Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)

This film was a surprise package we stumbled across and delivered very satisfyingly. It was vaguely humorous, there were some good life lessons for the little one, some entertaining set-pieces and a happy conclusion. It wasn't crass or offensive, just gentle, preposterous humour.

Adult score: 3/5
Child score: 4/5
First thing the child said when the film finished: Are there any more films with twelve children in them!

Problem Child (1990)

According to imdb.com this is a family film and is also a comedy, I'm not sure it's either and I think they have also failed to mention that it is offensive. Problem Child is quite frankly awful but unfortunately because the child in it gets up to mischief deemed funny by children, it is supposed to be seen as acceptable. Even the positive message this film is supposed to present is laughable, every child should be loved and adults should give children every chance possible.

There is nothing to recommend about this film. The behaviour is offensive, and this is not a prudish response, but one of a basic requirement for comedic mishaps and not just damn viciousness. The language is offensive, perhaps more acceptable to lower age groups in the 90s, now it's just rude.

We did attempt to watch Problem Child 2 but after eight minutes the language had become so offensive and the behaviour just plain rude that I deemed it too inappropriate.

Adult score: 0/5
Child score: 4/5
First thing the child said when the film finished: Nothing comprehensible