Usually I'm not too fussed about an all-star cast because I sometimes think they were all shoved into one film, to draw in an audience and it never seems to end well. However I was quite surprised at the turn out of this Rom-Com. Not only did we have A-listers such as Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez and Dennis Quaid but we had up and coming actors such as Anna Kendrick (who's performance was also notably high quality in cop movie, End of Watch) and Rebel Wilson. The mix of cast made it spot on in the middle of overwhelming and underwhelming.
As I didn't know beforehand, the film is based on the New York Times bestselling book with the same title. We follow couples in various different stages in their pursuit and journey to parenthood. We get to see a range of challenges such as the difficulties of getting pregnant, the complications of adoption and the heartbreaking trauma of miscarriage. Everything in the film is dealt with appropriately but the light-hearted humour makes it particularly enjoyable. The characters are likable, believable and not too over played like in some Rom-Coms. You've got to love the park-walking Dads (which includes comedian Chris Rock) with their all-function buggies and baby carriers reflecting this new era of "stay at home Dads". Cameos from Cheryl Cole and a couple of others give the film an orginal edge too.
Dont bother watching if your're expecting a deep & meaningful, touching story. And I wouldn't bother watching if you're sitting at home pregnant yourself either. You' probably end up screamimg at the TV at the whining, leaking, hormone raging Elizabeth Banks wanting to ask her what the hell she was expecting! A good watch on a Saturday night with your girls. If you like that sort of thing.
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