Incannerax What a waste of my time!!!

StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Lidia Draper Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

Yash Wade Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

Steve Pulaski There is an annoying basic quality to Cheaper by the Dozen 2; one that prevents even the slightest bit of subtlety and low-key drama to occur. The film is a sequel to the 2003 remake of the 1950's film, and explaining this kind of convolution takes more than this film deserves.We reacquaint with the Baker clan, lead by the patriarch Tom (Steve Martin) and his wife Kate (Bonnie Hunt) as they still try and raise their twelve children, all of whom are beginning to mature in some way. Dating, the quest for individuality, and personal freedom all become things the Baker children want but are at odds with their domineering father, who stands in their way of achieving them.Noticing the family is divided and uninterested in the things they once were, Tom effortlessly sets up a vacation at the family's lake house in Lake Winnetka, which will serve as their last vacation for quite sometime seeing as how Nora Baker (Piper Perabo) is due for a baby any day now and will certainly be preoccupied. Their plan for a quiet get-together is unfortunately interrupted by the likes of Jimmy Murtaugh (Eugene Levy), Tom's old rival from yesteryear and his clan of children as well.Things will of course take the competitive route as Tom challenges Jimmy to a family battle for the annual Labor Day family cup, where both families will compete in a series of perfunctory challenges in order to be crowned the Lake Winnetka's fortieth winner of the cup.The film is a cheap, consistently unfunny drudge through the "maximum antics, minimum laughter" sector of comedy, where situational, sitcom humor and physical gags take the place of actual verbal wit. One could hope for some geniality and warmness in the script, but after hearing the plot, where is the warmth in watching two overbearing fathers use their children as military-men in a competition at a lake house and completely disregard their children's own personal feelings? In a film where one of the morals seems to be an active pursuit of adulthood and maturity there are sure a lot of people acting like prepubescent adolescents here.One would optimistically assume that the presence of Eugene Levy will level things out to a moderately acceptable level, but even Levy drastically underplays his role as an overbearing family-man. If one is even vaguely acquainted with Levy's career as an actor, they know he could've played this role way over the top, to unforeseeable comedic heights, emphasizing all his character's own personal flaws while making us laugh at him at the same time.Instead, Levy shrinks to the level of conventionality and interchangeability here, which is something I never thought I'd say about a unique actor, both in appearance and in acting craft. Put alongside Steve Martin, another actor of impeccable deadpanning craft and charm, both men seem to have all the life sucked out of them and only enough to call for a bottom-barrel film where the presence of a laugh seems to be next to non-existent.When Cheaper by the Dozen 2 isn't focusing on tired physical gags or nauseating sex puns, it holds a strong focus on its character Alyson Stoner of the Baker family, who develops a crush on Taylor Lautner's character of the Murtaugh family. She seeks lessons from her older sister Lorraine (Hillary Duff) in a scene that would've worked beautiful had the film had more time to develop it. There's a serious thesis about growing up, dating, and maturing in Cheaper By the Dozen 2, but too bad it's hampered by elements that do nothing but cheapen potentially ripe material.Starring: Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt, Eugene Levy, Hillary Duff, Piper Perabo, Alyson Stoner, Tom Welling, Carmen Electra, Jaime King, and Taylor Lautner. Directed by: Adam Shankman.

Sirus_the_Virus I had fun with the original Cheaper by the dozen. Now here is Cheaper by the dozen 2, film that I had even more fun with. But I gave it the same rating. That is because this film is a tad silly. Like the last one. Cheaper by the dozen 2 doesn't have Ashton Kutcher which is one flaw. But other than that, I enjoyed Cheaper by the dozen 2. You will probably disagree with me, but I liked it more than the first one. Cheaper by the dozen 2 introduces some new characters, like Eugene Levy's character, who was Steve Martin's character's old rival. Also, the film introduces a way younger version of Taylor Lautner from that gay film Twilight. I had a good time with Cheaper by the dozen 2 and I give it, not a big thumbs up, but a thumbs up.Cheaper by the dozen 2:***/****

Jackson Booth-Millard The first film was a near good return for the lead actor, and this sequel from director Adam Shankman (The Wedding Planner, A Walk to Remember, Bringing Down the House) is no different to its predecessor. Basically Tom Baker (Steve Martin) and wife Kate (Jumanji's Bonnie Hunt) feel they are losing some of their (older) kids as they get ready to leave for their own lives, e.g daughter Nora (Piper Perabo), now married to Bud McNulty (Jonathan Bennett) and expecting a baby, Lorraine (Razzie nominated Hilary Duff) is getting ready to go to New York for an internship with Vogue, and son Charlie (Smallville's Tom Welling) is leaving (I think for college or whatever). So Tom thinks it would be a good idea if he and Kate take all twelve kids on a camping vacation, and would have been perfect if Tom wasn't in an old rivalry with ultra-competitive neighbour Jimmy Murtaugh (American Pie's Razzie nominated Eugene Levy), with wife Sarina (Carmen Electra) and their eight kids. It is obviously when trying to make themselves look better, or trying to the make the Murtaugh's look foolish where all the disaster comes from, so Tom and Jimmy decide to settle it once and for all in a family sports day, and thank goodness both families can't beat each other when daughter Nora has her water break. Also starring Sin City's Jaime King as Anne Murtaugh, Taylor Lautner as Eliot Murtaugh, Alyson Stoner as Sarah Baker, Small Soldiers' Jacob Smith as Jake Baker, Liliana Mumy as Jessica Baker, Morgan York as Kim Baker, Kevin G. Schmidt as Henry Baker, Forrest Landis as Mark Baker, Brent and Shane Kinsman as twins Nigel and Kyle Baker, Blake Woodruff as Mike Baker, Alexander Conti as Kenneth Murtaugh, Melanie Tonello as Becky Murtaugh, Robbie Amell as Daniel Murtaugh, Courtney Fitzpatrick as Lisa Murtaugh, Madison Fitzpatrick as Robin Murtaugh and Shawn Roberts as Calvin Murtaugh. I think this is worth seeing for the funny chaotic events of young children, and Martin and Levy having their disagreements. Okay!

Dark Flame I Think Sarah and Elliot make a great couple. He is so cute. How are you supposed to spell Elliot, some spell it Elliot and others spell it Eliot. Yeah well i don't care what anyone else says. How much they diss the movies , I'll Still like them. And will still wait for the next one. Does anyone else find Elliot/Eliot cute or is it just me? I guess i got a little crush on him. He is such a good movie. Im hoping that if there is a 3rd movie he will be in it. He might be though because Nora the oldest sister moved into the house across the river from them. But they probably wont. If there is going to be a 3rd Movie i can not wait. I have only had the movie for a day, And I've already lost count of how many times i watched it. Anonymous