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The Baby Formula

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Two women undergo an experiment which allows them to become pregnant using their own stem cells.

Critics Reviews

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Andrea Gronvall Chicago Reader The low-key leads get the movie off to a slow start and sap any momentum generated by the arrival of their dysfunctional in-laws. Jan 29, 2010 Full Review Stephen Cole Globe and Mail Director Alison Reid's film is too content to play the kooky in-laws for easy sitcom chuckles. Nor does Reid really make much out of the film's mockumentary format, dropping the premise in the film's final reel. Rated: 2/4 Jun 19, 2009 Full Review Liz Braun Jam! Movies The Baby Formula is proof that lesbian romantic comedies are every bit as dopey as the straight variety. Rated: 2/5 Jun 19, 2009 Full Review National Post Rated: 1.5/4 Aug 25, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Audience Member Exceptionally good acting by the two leads and the writing starts out goofy but becomes heartfelt and real by the end. Startling is that both actresses really are pregnant. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member I like the idea however it just wasn't done properly. I'm not even sure what was wrong with it other than the fact it tried to be hilarious but really didn't hit the mark. The acting was average at best and it seemed like not much thought was actually put into the script and dialogue. Maybe there was a lot of improvisation, but that certainly didn't work. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member I'm not one for mockumentaries and this one seemed to be an epic fail. I just don't think the director knew where he wanted to take it. Comedy, drama? what was he doing? It had all the makings of something and ended up with a big fat nothing. 2 stars for cute kids. The end. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Kind of in between on this one. Wasn't bad, but wasn't amazing or crazy-thought-provoking either. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Very poor little indie film. Not funny and actually quite boring. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Not much of a comedy but an interesting artsy film that brings up some important social issues. Very Canadian look and feel. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Two women undergo an experiment which allows them to become pregnant using their own stem cells.
Director
Alison Reid
Producer
Steve Adams, James Mou, Alison Reid
Screenwriter
Richard Beattie
Genre
Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Mar 9, 2010
Runtime
1h 22m