Managed like a military vessel, Frank’s children are disciplined, follow charts, and respond to whistles.
Kid comedy keeps 'Cheaper' formula movie review - Roger Ebert
is a family comedy directed by Raja Gosnell that revitalized the "blended family" trope for a new generation. Starring Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo , the film is a remake of the 1968 classic starring Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda.
The story centers on , a widowed Coast Guard Admiral with eight children, and Helen North (Rene Russo) , a widowed handbag designer with ten children. The two were high school sweethearts who reconnect at a reunion and impulsively marry, despite their radically different parenting styles.
When the two families move into a lighthouse together, the 18 children—who initially despise one another—form an unlikely alliance to sabotage their parents' marriage so they can return to their original lives. Cast and Notable Performances
The film is well-remembered for its large ensemble cast of child actors, many of whom were rising stars in the Nickelodeon and Disney circuits at the time. Yours, Mine & Ours (2005) - Trivia - IMDb
A "free spirit" environment where Helen encourages creative chaos and frequent group hugs.