Movie - Cheaper by the Dozen 2

Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Rated PG

4 ½ stars

It use to be that sequels were not as good as the first movie. However, I think there is a change in this trend. Recently I have been enjoying follow up movies. This one is no exception.

Cheaper by the Dozen 2 does not try to pick up where the first one leaves off. I think that is a credit to them as the children have gotten older. They'd have to recast just about everyone to pick up at the same place.
Instead, this movie begins as Lorraine (Hillary Duff) is graduating. From there comes what may be the last family get-away at the lake.
While there aren't quite as many pranks, the children still have their share of mishaps. In addition to that, the dad (Steve Martin) meets up with his old friend and lake rival Jimmy Murtaugh (Eugene Levy) and his family. You'll have to watch the movie to see what happens from there.

I rented part one and part two (I had seen part one before tonight). I watched them both, one right after the other. I am even considering buying them both.
I am giving this movie 4 ½ stars.

CFR: Most

There is one obvious usage of ... a word for mad. If your child is one who does not hear such things – and would repeat it - , then I wouldn't suggest this movie. The dog gets rather friendly with a character's leg after the woman has been knocked down. This may be a concern for some. Otherwise, if you and your family enjoyed the first movie, you will enjoy second movie as well.
I'll put this under a family movie that most could watch.