Baby Geniuses
Baby Geniuses

Baby Geniuses

1999Movie95 minEnglish

BabyCo is the world's leading manufacturer in baby products. However, what the public doesn't know, is that Drs Kinder and Heep, two of its most brilliant scientists, are tirelessly working in complete secrecy to crack the indecipherable code to 'baby talk': a highly sophisticated language, and the key to the secrets of the universe. Before long, problems arise when mischievous Sly, the smartest of the toddlers, escapes confinement, bent on uniting all babies to free those trapped in the laboratory. Now, Kinder and Heep must find Sly before it is too late.

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IMDb2.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes2% (105 reviews)
Metacritic10/100
Google Users35% liked it
Director: Bob ClarkGenres: Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A group of super-intelligent toddlers, led by a boy named Mickey, escape from a secluded research facility. They must work together to thwart the plans of an evil scientist who seeks to use their advanced intellect for his own nefarious purposes. The babies use their unique abilities to outsmart the adults and expose the scientist's plot.

Critical Reception

Baby Geniuses was universally panned by critics and is widely considered one of the worst films ever made. Audiences also largely rejected the film due to its nonsensical plot, poor acting, and uninspired special effects.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is aggressively unfunny and nonsensical.
  • Features painful child acting and a plot that makes little sense.
  • Special effects and overall production values are extremely poor.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be exceptionally bad, with many highlighting the terrible acting, confusing storyline, and lack of entertainment value.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 4 Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture and Worst Director.

Fun Fact

The film's poor reception led to a direct-to-video sequel, 'Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2', which was even more critically reviled.

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