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Maybe Baby
2000
Novelist-playwright-comedian-screenwriter-television writer Ben Elton (THE YOUNG ONES, BLACKADDER) tries his busy hand at directing with MAYBE BABY, a short, sweet romantic comedy about a couple very much in love but having difficulty conceiving a child. Hugh Laurie (Sam) and Joely Richardson (Lucy) are perfect as the .. Read more
| Starring | Hugh Laurie, Joely Richardson, Tom Hollander, James Purefoy |
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| Director | Ben Elton |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Maybe Baby
Novelist-playwright-comedian-screenwriter-television writer Ben Elton (THE YOUNG ONES, BLACKADDER) tries his busy hand at directing with MAYBE BABY, a short, sweet romantic comedy about a couple very much in love but having difficulty conceiving a child. Hugh Laurie (Sam) and Joely Richardson (Lucy) are perfect as the struggling couple. Sam works for the BBC, where his new young boss shoves mottoes and buzzwords down his employees' throats. (One of the best is "Stay on message.") Sam and Lucy try anything and everything to conceive, reading books, following quack advice, using special massage oils, and seeing doctor after doctor to determine what the problem is. An aspiring writer, Sam has been looking for just the right story. When he suggests to Lucy (who keeps track of all of her thoughts and emotions in her diary) that he write about their struggles trying to have a baby, Lucy is furious that he would even consider making light of their personal relationship. But when he goes ahead and does it anyway--without her knowledge--their love is tested in more ways than one. Elton's witty debut film also features small parts played by such British stars as Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson, Dawn French, and Joanna Lumley.
| Starring | Hugh Laurie, Joely Richardson, Tom Hollander, James Purefoy, Joanna Lumley, Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson, Dawn French, Adrian Lester |
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| Director | Ben Elton |
| Studio | LIONS GATE HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 50 mins Watch now: 1 hr 41 mins |
| Certificate | DVD: , Watch Online: |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | DVD: English Watch Online: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 15 Jan 2001 Watch now: 11 Aug 2009 Production year: 2000 |
| Watch now | £2.49 |
| Format | DVD |
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Critics' reviews (6)
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For his debut as writer/director, Ben Elton tries — and fails — to step into the winning comedy shoes of erstwhile Black Adder partner Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill). Revolving around Hugh Laurie and Joely Richardson's attempts to have a child, this clichéd, caricatured and dreadfully acted tale has all the wit, sparkle and profundity of a 1970s Confessions movie. Despite good intentions, the unbelievable story resembles a bad sitcom, wrapped up with a huge sentimental ribbon. Elton's direction is bland and colourless, and even gratuitous cameos from chums Rowan Atkinson, Emma Thompson and Dawn French fail to disperse the pungent odour of turkey.
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A self-regarding comedy, since our hero is writing the script of the film we are watching and it is, we are told, brilliant; it doesn't live up to this word-of-mouth, but it may amuse in an idle moment.
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
understatedly good
I was actually quite reluctant to watch this as I thought it would not be any good, and I dont mind admitting that I was wrong. Its a quiet little gem, well acted, quite a bit of fun, and has some very pertinent points to raise about a subject that most of us hope never to encounter.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Good
Its a good british movie, well acted by all the cast especially Joely Richardson who has done a very good job. It has a simple, heartwarming story made a bit comical.I really enjoyed watching it.
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Maybe Baby
Novelist-playwright-comedian-screenwriter-television writer Ben Elton (THE YOUNG ONES, BLACKADDER) tries his busy hand at directing with MAYBE BABY, a short, sweet romantic comedy about a couple very much in love but having difficulty conceiving a child. Hugh Laurie (Sam) and Joely Richardson (Lucy)...
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