Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: December 21, 2005
4.5
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Mixed or average reviews based on 92 Ratings
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10
BobS.Jan 2, 2006
Funny.
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9
EmilyG.Apr 3, 2006
Great movie for all the family! Funny and entertaining. It suited everybody my grandad and my 5 year old sister thought it was fantastic. Worth going to see it. Great real life family problems.
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8
BradS.Jan 6, 2006
This movie is not great, but it's a lot better than the critics' ratings. As a parent of seven, I especially enjoyed the small touches of realism (like mom tossing back into the van the empty soda cans that spilled out as the kids This movie is not great, but it's a lot better than the critics' ratings. As a parent of seven, I especially enjoyed the small touches of realism (like mom tossing back into the van the empty soda cans that spilled out as the kids unloaded). Most of it was funny, and some parts were genuinely touching. A little too much T&A for my taste, however.… Expand
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MissyFeb 6, 2006
This movie is very funny, and shows how an actual family can fuction.
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10
BobF.Dec 31, 2005
I love this movie!!!
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TheQuietGamerApr 9, 2011
I was shocked to find out this sequel was just as good as the first, it's just as funny and has a story that's just as enjoyable, and the characters new and old are as enjoyable as ever, a fantastic sequel.
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Meth-dudeAug 8, 2016
The acting was still not bad and the movie was still entertaining. Sure, the jokes weren't always funny and the situations were not always believable, but it was still a good family friendly movie.
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10
BobBobJan 4, 2006
It was the best movie ever!
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DanDec 22, 2005
Nobody asked for a second one!!
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CharlesRJan 8, 2006
Very poor.
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LarryS.Dec 29, 2005
Should have been called stupider by the dozen in memory of all the nitwits who payed money to see such a film!
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MeYouJan 2, 2006
Hilary Duff is all you need for a bad movie.
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TheCriticJan 8, 2006
Terrible. Not even worth sleeping through.
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EddieC.Apr 3, 2006
Horrible movie, just like the first, and in fact, just like almost every comedy now-a-days... they try too hard to make you laugh, that you just feel like walking out.. remember the good old days when Steve Martin did good movies, and was Horrible movie, just like the first, and in fact, just like almost every comedy now-a-days... they try too hard to make you laugh, that you just feel like walking out.. remember the good old days when Steve Martin did good movies, and was actually funny?… Expand
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GGDec 23, 2005
Made a mockery of a movie going experience.
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GeorgeF.Dec 29, 2005
It was so bad I had trouble even sleeping through it.
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ChristopherP.Nov 14, 2006
You know what you can expect when you see a film titled "Cheaper By The Dozen 2." Lighthearted fun, breezy moments with a few chuckles. That is the highest expectations, and anyone who expects more needs to have seen more. The first "Cheaper You know what you can expect when you see a film titled "Cheaper By The Dozen 2." Lighthearted fun, breezy moments with a few chuckles. That is the highest expectations, and anyone who expects more needs to have seen more. The first "Cheaper By The Dozen," well, actually not the first but the first remake, was surprisingly delightful. Sure, it was a crockpot of mush and oversentiment but it fit the bill for its target audience. Here, the entire cast is back and the only feasible explanation one can give to that is a contract that would have forced them to produce a sequel if the first "Dozen" was a success, which it was. "Cheaper By The Dozen 2" is a laughless affair, and even worse than no laughs are all the desperate gags Steve Martin and Eugene Levy attempt to do. Hilary Duff continues stuck in family-fare fluff, and such quips such as "you are so butch" and "I totally know how you feel" makes me long for her to either sign onto a film where she actually can expand her artistic merit, or leave acting altogether. Piper Perabo, a talented young actress when she's given a task, has nothing better to do than complain to her anal-retantive dad, Martin, and deliver her baby. Carmen Electra is Levy's third wife, and Electra got the most credit for getting down the role of an airheaded, bimboish mom right. That's how desperate some critics were to give any form of credit to the movie. Bottom line is "Cheaper 2" is lame and incredibly boring. The only good aspect is its scenery. … Expand
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ChrissyFeb 11, 2006
Simply horrible. Absolutely hated the first "Cheaper by the Dozen" movie, and this one is not better in the least. I wouldn't even take this movie from a free-bin. I honestly couldn't even finish it. It was completely dull, unfunny Simply horrible. Absolutely hated the first "Cheaper by the Dozen" movie, and this one is not better in the least. I wouldn't even take this movie from a free-bin. I honestly couldn't even finish it. It was completely dull, unfunny and one of the worst movies i've ever seen. Grandma's home movies are better then this folks :)… Expand
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Nero97Jan 9, 2012
The first one was weak, nothing special, a bad movie... but this sequel just sucks a lot. It isn't funny, enjoyable or good. It's bad, very very bad. Cheaper by the dozen? It's cheaper looking at a wall, and it's better.
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M0vieAddictMay 11, 2013
Totally? Omg? Whatever? Three words that spring to mind at the thought of this movie. The baker family has zero chemistry on screen and even Steve Martin appears dull as the doting father. Levy (who I agree is excellent in most roles) isTotally? Omg? Whatever? Three words that spring to mind at the thought of this movie. The baker family has zero chemistry on screen and even Steve Martin appears dull as the doting father. Levy (who I agree is excellent in most roles) is simply wasted here. Twelve screaming, moody kids are supposed to carry this movie (along with murtagh's forgettable eight) youngster Sarah is the only saving grace while I still back Eugene Levy with his brave albeit lacking performance of Jimmy. This movie isn't worth the headache. Kudos to the actors/actresses who tried to make it worthwhile.… Expand
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MovieGuysSep 26, 2013
A little better than the first movie, but not by much. In fact, I'm not even going to change it to a higher rating than I gave the first Dozen. Instead, I'll tell you that if you want to see one of these movies, watch the second one.
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homer4presidentMar 28, 2015
I laughed many times and was moved at others. It is still weaker than it could have been, but it could be that making this for a family audience ... With 12 children and only 2 parents at a nearly run down lake side home you think some moreI laughed many times and was moved at others. It is still weaker than it could have been, but it could be that making this for a family audience ... With 12 children and only 2 parents at a nearly run down lake side home you think some more comedy - at least better physical comedy - could have been written...… Expand
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kyle20ellisMar 31, 2022
There are some good moments in this comedy sequel, but overall I found it limp and overly-predictable. Steve Martin and Eugene Levy do well as the two dads Tom and Jimmy, in fact the entire cast do well, even Carmen Electra who I can't stand.There are some good moments in this comedy sequel, but overall I found it limp and overly-predictable. Steve Martin and Eugene Levy do well as the two dads Tom and Jimmy, in fact the entire cast do well, even Carmen Electra who I can't stand. There is some nice scenery and music, and there are one or two funny parts, like the scene in the cinema and the line about the sweater. But as a sequel to an acceptable first film, it didn't score well with me. I will say it wasn't absolutely dire like I feared, but it is badly flawed. I actually found the gag reels funnier than the overall movie. The story is very predictable, and the jokes are either hits or misses, mostly misses sadly. Another problem was the very weak and clichéd script, not to mention the sluggish direction. Overall, not terrible, but it could have been better with a stronger script and less predictable story. 4/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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ThomasH.Dec 31, 2005
No one buys eggs from the same store again after getting a dozen bad ones the first time! Just don't bother!!!
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5
PrimusP.Feb 25, 2006
For those saying they hated this movie even more than the first should know that they are biased. If you didn't like the first movie (which was pretty good) don't watch the sequal, which is bound to be worse. I think the sequel For those saying they hated this movie even more than the first should know that they are biased. If you didn't like the first movie (which was pretty good) don't watch the sequal, which is bound to be worse. I think the sequel doesn't compare to the first movie, but it is not terrible... Martin and the whole cast give performances that force you to laugh. It makes a good family movie, because that's what the director made it for... It was a clear maketing scheme, but everyone knows that. Overall, the movie is not bad, as far as some sequels go!… Expand
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Lau`renM.Mar 18, 2006
This is very interesting.A couple good laughs but not realy good or really bad... just... interesting.
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GerrickC.May 27, 2006
Sequels tend to be worse than the original, even though they are supposed to be a "remake" of it. And I usually thought of Steve Martin to be the funny guy in a movie, but it seems desperation has set in for him. Aside from Martin we have an Sequels tend to be worse than the original, even though they are supposed to be a "remake" of it. And I usually thought of Steve Martin to be the funny guy in a movie, but it seems desperation has set in for him. Aside from Martin we have an all-star cast with Hillary Duff and Carmen Electra to name a couple. The first Cheaper by the Dozen movie with Martin and Duff didn't even turn out that hot, so what makes one think another one will be better? Someone desperate for work? It seems that for Cheaper by the Dozen 2 isn't that far off.… Expand
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GraemeW.Jun 19, 2006
Even as a generic hollywood movie its bad, practically no laughs unless you take the mickey out of it- only a couple of actors rate and steve martin isn't one of them. Who cares about the charactors - no one in my family did - Even as a generic hollywood movie its bad, practically no laughs unless you take the mickey out of it- only a couple of actors rate and steve martin isn't one of them. Who cares about the charactors - no one in my family did - couldn't wait to get in out of the dvd player. More effort pu into tv dramas.… Expand
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JGJul 8, 2006
Perhaps a moment the corners of my mouth were tugged at a bit in the whole 2 hours. Really quite stupid. Bad humor.
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SidneyB.Dec 21, 2005
Poor Steve Martin! It's been years since he's been in a movie worthy of his enourmous talent.
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MelissaDec 25, 2005
Taken for what this movie was, it was okay. The family had fun and enjoyed the time spent.
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EstebanF.Feb 24, 2006
The first cheaper by dozen movie was an example of the boring, ridiculous and non-sense American obnoxious sitcoms. If the 1st was bad, this is even more obnoxious. It's the better example of the american sitcoms, I repeat. I The first cheaper by dozen movie was an example of the boring, ridiculous and non-sense American obnoxious sitcoms. If the 1st was bad, this is even more obnoxious. It's the better example of the american sitcoms, I repeat. I didn't even wanted to waste time and cash on the entrance, so I saw it in a "family reunion", using an illegal DVD of my cousin, and I'm glad of that. Obnoxious movie, only comparable with Chicken Little.… Expand
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RobB.May 24, 2006
I agree with the sentiment about Steve Martin. What happened??? He went from being the funniest person on the planet (see early SNL) to possibly the dullest individual in the entertainment industry.
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5
AMovieCriticAug 18, 2006
I thought it was actually kind of decent. I mean...look. No, it's really not a comedy but an over-sentimental "family movie"... but at this, it was kind of successful. I don't know...it was just a "nice movie." I wouldn't I thought it was actually kind of decent. I mean...look. No, it's really not a comedy but an over-sentimental "family movie"... but at this, it was kind of successful. I don't know...it was just a "nice movie." I wouldn't recommend it to anyone except younger kids, but I think they may actually end up liking it. Older audiences who are forced to watch it will not be completely bored. And the movie also didn't play it quite as safe as the 1st movie, introducing at least a couple jokes for an older audience. Although yeah, as a comedy, this series has failed miserably. I really think these movies would have been better with a PG-13 rating, maybe older kids, target an older audience, have more older issues and much more humor (not slapstick,) and we may have had a good franchise. At any rate, sometimes you're forced to see movies like this, and...look; it wasn't the worst thing in the world. It was actually an alright movie. It deserves at least a little credit for not being as horrible as the first Cheaper by the Dozen. Still, this great idea of a 12-kid family was wasted on sugary family movies, and it's just unfortunate. As for Steve Martin....I don't know. He tried to go back to his zany roots with Pink Panther, but this was then edited down by the studio to become (yet another) family movie. It's really not his fault, although let's hope that whatever he's in next will actually be for HIS FANS, not the kids of his fans.… Expand
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meDec 26, 2005
Hillary duff really looks awful. but not as awful as the idea of a sequel to this already boring, poorely directed and acted film...if you could use the world film.
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IloveStevemartinDec 31, 2005
THIS SHOULD BE A 20, unfortunately the scale only goes to 10. I cried, I laughed, and at the end i bought another ticket and saw the showing after that. This was an epic masterpiece. Step aside Mr.Peter Jackson, because this director just THIS SHOULD BE A 20, unfortunately the scale only goes to 10. I cried, I laughed, and at the end i bought another ticket and saw the showing after that. This was an epic masterpiece. Step aside Mr.Peter Jackson, because this director just blew King Kong out of the box office. I love the sensational acting of Carmen Electra and the mouse. Steven Martin blew my socks off. And the dog, oh man, don't get me started. It was amazing. Hands down this movie rocked. Those critics up there don't know what they're talking about. 37?? Come on, did they see the same movie I did.… Expand
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MovieLonely94Nov 7, 2010
an improvement over the first movie.
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cameronmorewoodNov 8, 2012
This sour sequel is just more of what we saw the first time around, and I didn't much care for that either.
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hwiringMay 29, 2018
Que povo chato plmdss é um ótimo filme para passar o tempo. It was still a good family friendly movie [2]
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