Cheaper by the Dozen

“The ensemble of children has a natural, authentic-seeming rapport, and Braff and Union, as the beleaguered but loving parents, have an easy, irresistible chemistry, buzzing with big-hearted charisma every time they share the screen.”

Calum Marsh, The New York Times · 70

“Zach Braff and Gabrielle Union are great pillars here, though the film itself isn't consistent enough with its tone, snapping back and forth between sweet sentiment and cheap gags.”

Matt Fowler, IGN · 60

“Braff and Union have passable chemistry, but Union’s charisma and confidence is magnetic in any context including this one. It’s all breezy – there are no bad actors or malicious intent (other than that one Calabasas woman), so the drama is light and the messes are quickly cleaned up.”

Adrian Horton, The Guardian · 60

“It is great that this blended family is so diverse, but if there is no thoughtful integration of their stories, they remain merely set dressing.”

Ferdosa Abdi, Screen Rant · 50

““Cheaper” in this case plays like a TV pilot, one that could use a lot more laughs.”

Roger Moore, Movie Nation · 50