A highly episodic comedy with little in the way of a solid plot and certain segments which are dragged on beyond what is necessary, the film is nevertheless good overall, with some really amusing bits in the mix too. Clifton Webb is very good as the fuddy-duddy father of the gang, and he adds a few extra sparks to the material. Based on true happenings, it surprisingly seems very fictitious, however that is not really a factor that subtracts much from it. I am yet to see the 2003 remake and I cannot say that I really want to - a modern updating of the material is only likely to ruin it. Part of what makes it work is the sense of nostalgia that it has.
Review of Cheaper by the Dozen
