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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, Dawn French, Joely Richardson, Adrian Lester
Director	Ben Elton
Genres	Comedy

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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.
- 30662
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
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- - 6
  - 1
  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 ... read more »
  
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  - Lancashire, England.
  - 18 Jun 2006 at 17:29
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- - 0
  - 0
  Funny and true
  
  I wasn't sure about this when i ordered it but did enjoy watching the film, so much that i then bought a copy from amazon. Funny in places and has a happy ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 20 Mar 2012 at 19:22
- - 1
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  Surprisingly disappointing.
  
  I'd been looking forward to this, as I'd known about it since it came out back in 1999, and given the names both on and off screen it promised a lot.read more »
  
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- - ElizabethT
  - 4 reviews
  - Hartlepool
  - 31 Aug 2009 at 11:40
- - 0
  - 0
  Seen it before
  
  But actually I had not seen it before - it just seemed like that. The situation you expect. The jokes you expect. The result you expect. Maybe three stars is a ... read more »
  
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- - rickreed
  - 126 reviews
  - Windermere
  - 11 Jun 2009 at 17:10
- - 0
  - 0
  Simply aweful
  
  Considering the book was excellent, the cast looked ok, I can only assume the Director is incompetent. I turned it off... horrific
  
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  - Bournemouth
  - 06 Jan 2009 at 12:44
- - 0
  - 0
  funny,easy to watch
  
  this is a film to watch that dosent take lots of brainpower i enjoyed it,lots of laughin,
  
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- - a customer
  - Leeds
  - 09 Dec 2008 at 14:18
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  Maybe Baby
  
  Corny and poor acting - weak plot and dissappointing - trying to be a four weddings genre but failed.
  
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  - Grantham
  - 09 Nov 2008 at 20:53
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  Maybe baby
  
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  A very enjoyable viewing ,well worth choosing. The mixtuer of all parts were truly one of the best films that I have hired from love film.
  
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- - toddyquaker
  - 89 reviews
  - Knutsford
  - 04 Aug 2008 at 14:25
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  Customer Review
  
  What a waste of (some) good actors! We *know* Hugh Laurie can act, as can Tom Hollander, as can Adrian Lester, etc, etc. What on earth happened? I think the ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
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  maybe baby
  
  film is basically all about a couple who are trying for a baby. Not particularly funny. Thought it was a slow start, but still didnt really go anywhere.
  
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- - gemmac
  - 1 review
  - Inverness
  - 29 May 2008 at 20:29
- - 0
  - 0
  Nothing like the book
  
  If your renting this DVD because you loved the Ben Elton book (like I did) then really don't bother! It misses all the best bits out and you can tell they ... read more »
  
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  - Leeds, England
  - 18 Sep 2007 at 11:28
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- - 6
  - 1
  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 ... read more »
  
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- 255646
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  - a customer
  - Lancashire, England.
  - 18 Jun 2006 at 17:29
- - 2
  - 0
  Dissatisfied
  
  Hmmm. I knew i was never going to enjoy this as much as the book, but i still couldnt help feeling dissatisfied. They missed out some of... read more »
  
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- - Leanda Nixon
  - Coventry
  - 25 Oct 2006 at 12:42
- - 2
  - 1
  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 ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Surrey, England
  - 17 Sep 2006 at 11:39
- - 1
  - 0
  Surprisingly disappointing.
  
  I'd been looking forward to this, as I'd known about it since it came out back in 1999, and given the names both on and off screen it promised a lot.read more »
  
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- - ElizabethT
  - 4 reviews
  - Hartlepool
  - 31 Aug 2009 at 11:40
- - 0
  - 0
  brilliant film ...
  
  brilliant film absolutley loved it. I have always liked Ben Elton stuff. Would reccommend to friends
  
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- - waterbaby2502#1
  - BRAINTREE
  - 25 Feb 2004 at 11:53
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  - 2
  Hugh Grant writes play...
  
  Hugh Grant writes play about wife trying for baby. Some funny scenes and enjoyable enough film - one for the girls though, partner felt problems of pregnancy ... read more »
  
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- - Charlie#18
  - HOUSTOUN IND ESTATE
  - 01 Apr 2004 at 14:39
- - 0
  - 0
  ok film
  
  A good film but not a patch on the book.
  
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- - David Scobie
  - Alloa Clackmannanshire
  - 16 Apr 2005 at 18:28
- - 0
  - 0
  Enjoyable and easy to watch
  
  Good all round film, couldn't help thinking of Ben Elton giving sperm samples all the way through it.
  
  A difficult topic handled in a kind way.
  
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  - sittingbourne
  - 27 Jul 2005 at 17:34
- - 0
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  The book is better!
  
  Bit disappointed with this film. I think i would have enjoyed it as a light hearted rom com if i hadnt read the book. the casting of the main characters was not... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Somerset
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 13:14
- - 0
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  very funny
  
  brilliant, funny and very enjoyable. plenty of funny british actors and actressess. good ben elton stuff.
  
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- - kim
  - surrey, england
  - 15 Mar 2006 at 16:00

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Critics' reviews
- 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.
- 30662
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
- Sam is out of touch at the all new BBC. Ewan, meanwhile, is successful. He's Scottish. He writes about drugs. (That's a... read more on Time Out
- 43834
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- "...MAYBE BABY is both poignant and outrageously funny, skillfully alternating between the two extremes..."
- 8482
- - Box Office
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...[A] fearless and funny comedy....MAYBE BABY maintains a surprisingly secure comic footing..."
- 8484
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Beguiling....Ben Elton has come up with bright dialogue and clever comic goings-on..."
- 8483
- - Movieline
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  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)...