DVD Movie Rating for: Cheaper by the Dozen

Cheaper by the Dozen is rated 4 out of 5 stars

Movie Plot of: Cheaper by the Dozen

Life's good for the Baker family - even if a little regimented - which is not surprising. As well as Tom (Steve Martin) and his wife, Mary (Bonnie Hunt), twelve children make up the clan with ages ranging from pre-school to 22! And there's a dog, too. Despite the crowded house, everything is chugging along at a well-ordered pace

The family routine is disrupted when Tom, a football coach, gets an offer to train a team in Chicago and the family has to uproot and move to the big smoke. The new job means more hours away from home for Tom, and the publication of Mary’s book - which sends her out on promotional tours - adds to the household chaos. With their increased workloads, Tom and Mary have to rethink their roles as parents to get things back on an even keel. But sometimes their ideas are not always compatible and the household harmony goes hilariously off-key!

DVD Production Details of: Cheaper by the Dozen

Cheaper by the dozen has also been released as the DVD Title: Treize a la douzaine

Starring: Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt

Director: Shawn Levy

Format: Color, Widescreen

Aspect Ratio(s): 1.85:1

Audio Encoding: Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround

Studio: Fox Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: August 31, 2004
Run Time: 106

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Cast of the movie: Cheaper by the Dozen

• Steve Martin .... Tom Baker
• Bonnie Hunt .... Kate Baker
• Piper Perabo .... Nora Baker
• Tom Welling .... Charlie Baker
• Hilary Duff .... Lorraine Baker
• Kevin Schmidt .... Henry Baker (as Kevin G. Schmidt)
• Alyson Stoner .... Sarah Baker
• Jacob Smith .... Jake Baker
• Liliana Mumy .... Jessica Baker
• Morgan York .... Kim Baker
• Forrest Landis .... Mark Baker
• Blake Woodruff .... Mike Baker
• Brent Kinsman .... Nigel Baker
• Shane Kinsman .... Kyle Baker
• Paula Marshall .... Tina Shenk
• Steven Anthony Lawrence .... Dylan Shenk
• Alan Ruck .... Bill Shenk
• Richard Jenkins .... Shake
• Holmes Osborne .... Nick Gerhard
• Vanessa Bell Calloway .... Diana Philips
• Rex Linn .... Coach Bricker
• David Kelsey .... Assistant Coach
• Dax Shepard .... Camera Crew Member
• Elon Gold .... Camera Crew Member #2
• Cody Linley .... Quinn
• Adam Taylor Gordon .... Cooper
• Julie Kay Araskog .... Radio Talk Show Host
• Benjamin Fitch .... Reporter
• Antonio Vega .... Police Officer
• David Bowe .... TV Interviewer
• Kevin Carey .... Reporter #2
• Ossie Mair .... Cabbie
• Amy Hill .... Miss Hozzie
• Ted Rooney .... Principal
• Joel McCrary .... Gil
• Tiffany Dupont .... Beth
• Shawn Levy .... Press Room Reporter
• Dylan S. Shults .... Party Kid
• Regis Philbin .... Himself
• Kelly Ripa .... Herself
• Merris Carden .... Teen Nora Baker
• Wayne Knight .... Electrician
• Ashton Kutcher .... Hank
• Jared Padalecki .... Bully
• Gary Pike .... Doctor

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Reviews of the movie: Cheaper by the Dozen

Went into this film not knowing quite what to expect...would it just be mainly a vehicle to even more Hilary Duff publicity? What kind of family film would it be? As it turned out, I enjoyed "Cheaper by the Dozen" very much and found it to be very fun and upbeat. It's one of those movies where you feel almost exhausted during and after because of the chaos of a 14-person family that most of us can only imagine...but it is all in good fun, and the film is one that can generally target large families, the young at heart, and those who just want something simple, lively, and innocent to cheer them up.

I really respect director Sean Levy's approach to the casting; Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt are classic veterans who really know how to play the role of loving parent to a T, and getting a few familiar faces for the parts of the three oldest children (Piper Perabo, Hilary Duff, Tom Welling) helped attract interest. The younger children were very well casted and though most of them had no prior experience, it contributed to their ability to act like real children and keep the movie at its desired level of entertainment and realism regarding a large, chaotic family. I personally favored the performances of Liliana Mumy, the redhaired twin Jessica (whom you may remember from her debut role in the Santa Clause 2) and Alyson Stoner as smart-alecky Sarah, who has some of the best lines and the most natural on-screen expression. Both are very, very talented young kids, and I look forward to seeing more from them in the future.

All in all, "Cheaper by the Dozen" is just a lighthearted, enjoyable flick that does not seek to convey anything but entertainment. One might wonder why the older kids do not help out more or why the children seem to be controlling their parents at times, but the overall tone points to the general likability of the Baker clan and that basic essence of fun that makes the entire movie for those who are looking for that type of genre. There are also some sentimental parts that stress the idea of family unity and just might make you well up a bit! =) The DVD, too, is very good, with some enjoyable deleted scenes and two commentaries from Sean Levy and some of the Baker kids. The one with the kids is really very entertaining, as they sound exactly like normal kids their age: giggly, high personality, and constantly interrupting each other so they can each get their word in. I agree with another reviewer that it does wear a bit thin after a while, but it's something funny and enjoyable to listen to from time to time. It's also interesting to hear the viewpoints on these young actors, because Heaven knows kids are honest!! =)

Overall, then, this movie is what it is: clean, funny, and a genuine member of the "family film" category. If nothing else, it can lift your spirits and be a nice "escape" with characters you can appreciate and relate to; a storyline that works; and an ending concoction that kids and adults alike can take interest in.