Let's Have a Baby
Let's Have a Baby

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Let's Have a Baby

1985
Movie
87 min
Cantonese

A charming tale of child-creating complications, featuring a rare comedic performance by Alex Man Chi-leung.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Gavin LambertGenres: Drama, TV Movie

Plot Summary

A married couple, facing infertility, decides to explore alternative options for starting a family. They navigate the emotional and ethical complexities of adoption, surrogacy, and sperm donation. The film explores their journey as they grapple with their desires, societal pressures, and the profound decision of how to become parents.

Critical Reception

This made-for-television movie received mixed reviews, with some critics commending its sensitive portrayal of infertility and the emotional struggles of couples facing such challenges. Others found the narrative to be somewhat predictable and melodramatic, lacking a deeper exploration of the psychological impact on the characters. It is largely remembered as a typical drama of its era dealing with contemporary social issues.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its earnest attempt to tackle the difficult subject of infertility.

  • Criticized for its conventional storytelling and occasional lack of depth.

  • Seen as a thoughtful, albeit sometimes dated, exploration of reproductive choices.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not widely documented on Google reviews. However, similar films from the era that addressed sensitive topics often resonated with viewers seeking relatable emotional narratives.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a trend in the 1980s for made-for-television movies that explored contemporary social and personal issues, aiming to inform and evoke empathy from a broad audience.

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