This remake of the beloved classic follows the raucous exploits of a blended family of 12, the Bakers, as they navigate a hectic home life while simultaneously managing their family business.
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Film Cast:
- Zoey Baker: Gabrielle Union
- Paul Baker: Zach Braff
- Kate: Erika Christensen
- Dom Clayton: Timon Kyle Durrett
- Deja: Journee Brown
- DJ: Andre Robinson
- Harley: Caylee Blosenski
- Hare$h: Aryan Simhadri
- Luca: Leo A. Perry
- Luna: Mykal-Michelle Harris
- Bailey: Christian Cote
- Bronx: Sebastian Cote
- Seth: Luke Prael
- Ella: Kylie Rogers
- Melanie: Brittany Daniel
- Michele: Cynthia Daniel
- Chris: Simeon Othello Daise
- Drag Race Announcer: Alijah Francis
- Paul’s Sister: Cynthia Murell
- 8 Year Old Deja: Kyrie Mcalpin
- Calabasas Player: Nicole Kornet
- Basketball Announcer: Carlos Santos
- Nerdy Friend #1: Bryce Adam Brown
- Caylx Receptionist: Lauren Gaw
- Real Estate Agent: Nancy Harding
- Kimmy Baron: Sierra Swartz
- Steve Security Guard: David St. James
- Tricia: Abby Elliott
- Friendly Student: Jake T. Getman
- Calabasas Coach: Matthew Bellows
- Anne: June Diane Raphael
- Talia: Lola Raie
- Karen Pool Club Mom: Erika Medina
- School Receptionist: Karen Armstrong
- Principal: John O’Brien
- Female Shopper: Annie Tezuka
- Airline Attendant: Christina Anthony
- Neighborhood Man: Rafael Cabrera
- Seth’s Neighbor: Ron Funches
- Mean Kid #1: Jacob Sandler
- Bert the Birdman: David VIllar
- 3 Year Old Haresh: Niam Saharan
- 3 Year Old DJ: Elias Murphy
- 4 Year Old Harley: Annalyn Black
- Town Car Driver: Logan Sigston
- Dancer: LaTonya Swann
- Dancer: Yorelis Apolinario
- Dancer: Emilie Bezler
- Dancer: Taylor Thomas
- Dancer: Mykell Wilson
- Dancer: Jacob Marc Dimenstein
- Dancer: Joe Slaughter
- Dancer: Asiel Hardison
- Baby Haresh: Mark Jirgis
- Pompous Pool Dad (uncredited): Bryan Kreutz
- Water Gun Kid (uncredited): Teddy Day
- Neighbor (uncredited): Mathew Trent Hunnicutt
Film Crew:
- Editor: Troy Takaki
- Executive Producer: Gabrielle Union
- Executive Producer: Shawn Levy
- Director of Photography: Mitchell Amundsen
- Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Derek Vanderhorst
- Novel: Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.
- Novel: Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
- Original Music Composer: John Paesano
- Supervising Sound Editor: Eric A. Norris
- Executive Producer: Donald J. Lee Jr.
- Set Decoration: Halina Siwolop
- Director: Gail Lerner
- Art Direction: Harry E. Otto
- Screenplay: Jenifer Rice-Genzuk
- Producer: Kenya Barris
- Sound Effects Editor: Katie Halliday
- Production Design: Desma Murphy
- Makeup Department Head: Angie Wells
- Visual Effects Producer: Patrick Thomas O’Rourke
- Executive Producer: E. Brian Dobbins
- Assistant Art Director: Katrina Sainz
- Assistant Art Director: Daniela Medeiros
- Makeup Artist: Malika James
- Makeup Artist: Deborah Humphries
- Makeup Artist: Heather Galipo
- Set Decoration Buyer: Eva Firshein
- Makeup Artist: April M. Chaney
- Costume Design: Barbara Chennault
- Makeup Artist: Joanetta Stowers
- Set Costumer: Andrea Tsanas
Movie Reviews:
- r96sk: Unfortunately… rather bad.
‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ undoubtedly has its heart in the right place but what a mess of an execution, they basically come up with as many messages as possible and cram them together – but there’s one problem, they forgot the glue! It’s just a sequence of points, as it culminates with a woeful, forced family drama.
The cast make it slightly more watchable than it would’ve otherwise been, I will say that – they aren’t great, but are predominantly hindered by the lame dialogue and yawnful character development. Zach Braff and Gabrielle Union are a solid pairing, while Mykal-Michelle Harris and Leo A. Perry are the pick of the younger lot – I would’ve liked to have seen more of their characters, as those two definitely had the best comedic timing of the kids. Others I note: ‘Talking Dead‘ favourite Ron Funches and ‘White Chicks‘ alum Brittany Daniel.
The only hero from this 2022 flick? Larry Sims. That dude went ham on Union’s hair – I’ve never noticed a character go through so many hairstyles before! Hope he got paid enough.
I feel a tiny bit bad for disliking something that tries to come out meaningful, but man this is a cringefest. If you want a film adaptation of the 1948 novel, I’d recommend the 2003 remake with Steve Martin.