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Baby Mama
2008 99 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.1
Comedy, Romance
Director: Michael McCullers
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Description
A successful, single businesswoman who dreams of having a baby discovers she is infertile and hires a working class woman to be her unlikely surrogate.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$60.49M
Worldwide:
$64.4M
Starring
Tina Fey
Actor
Amy Poehler
Actor
Sigourney Weaver
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2009
— Most Outrageous Scene
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2009
— Best Comedy Performance
Key opinion
Baby Mama is a light, female-centric comedy that leans heavily on the chemistry and established personas of leads Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. While some viewers enjoy its cozy, predictable nature, others criticize the film for its uninspired execution, forced humor, and uneven casting.
| Acting | Sigourney Weaver and Steve Martin deliver standout performances that elevate their supporting roles. | |
| Originality | The film functions as a lighthearted, easy-to-digest comedy that viewers often find pleasant but quickly forgettable. | |
| Acting | The comedic chemistry between Tina Fey and Amy Poehler succeeds for some fans of their SNL background, while others feel the screenplay fails to utilize them effectively. | |
| Humor | Critics are divided on the film's humor; supporters find it charming and amusing, whereas detractors call it forced, contrived, and lacking in genuine laughs. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure is polarizing: some appreciate the simple, predictable nature of the story, while others find the premise executed in a sluggish, hollow, and clumsy manner. |