The Even Stevens Movie (2003) (TV)

User Rating:

6.4/10   

Director:

Sean McNamara

Writers:

Dennis Rinsler (writer)
Marc Warren (writer)

Release Date:

13 June 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Tagline:

Isn't life funny when it's not happening to you?

Plot:

The Stevens think that they've won an all-expenses-paid trip to an island that's halfway around the world...

Plot Keywords:

Weather Manipulation | Father Daughter Relationship | Fictional Reality Show | Mother Father Feud | Hidden Camera

Awards:

1 win & 4 nominations

Cast

Shia LaBeouf	...	Louis Stevens
Christy Carlson Romano	...	Ren Stevens
Donna Pescow	...	Eileen Stevens
Tom Virtue	...	Steve Stevens
Nick Spano	...	Donnie Stevens
Steven Anthony Lawrence	...	Beans
Tim Meadows	...	Miles McDermott
A.J. Trauth	...	Alan Twitty
Margo Harshman	...	Tawny Dean
Dave Coulier	...	Lance LeBow
Keone Young	...	Chief Tuka
Lauren Frost	...	Ruby
Walker Howard	...	Laylo (as Howard Walker)
Josh Keaton	...	Mootai / Jason
George Anthony Bell	...	Principal Wexler

Also Known As:

The Stevens Get Even (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

USA:120 min (including commercials) | USA:93 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:G | USA:G

Filming Locations:

Hawaii, USA

Company:

Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment

Trivia:

This movie is an obvious reference to The Truman Show (1998), where a man had his life unknowingly shown on live television as he grew up.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When Ren and Louis are fighting about the perfect room with a view, you can see a fan atop the screen. This was after Myles said there was no electronics on the island.

Quotes:

Ren: We're tired, we're hungry, and we just got attacked by a killer squirrel!

Movie Connections:

Featured in Come Feud with Me: The Top 10 Disney Channel Character Feuds (2008) (V)

Soundtrack:

Summertime

Extremely Entertaining Family Comedy

The Even Stevens Movie is the most well put together made-for-TV movie I've seen in years. Shia LaBeouf(Louis Stevens) is at his comedic apex, with the typical sarcastic and dry one-liners and blood-curdling squeals, and the rest of the cast fits together cohesively well. Each character will have a trait that endears them to you, and each character likewise leaves memorable performances. This is clean, pure, unadulterated family comedy with a very unique plot and several surprises. SNL's Tim Meadows plays the humorous villain extremely well, and is believably shady. Dave Coulier of Full House fame even plays a small role, and does it confidently well. Margo Harshman(Tawny Dean) is her usual beautiful self. This movie will familiarize those who haven't watched the show before with all of the wonderful characters in the series. The movie also teaches an important lesson in the power of family togetherness. The comedy in this film has a universally hilarious appeal, and overall, it shows off what the series has to offer, and more. Not easily forgettable, and very entertaining. A must-see. 10/10.