Man and a Baby
Man and a Baby

Man and a Baby

2017Movie90 minFinnish

Antti Pasanen is working as a journalist. His life is on the right tracks; his wife Pia is just about to give birth. Until - in the front of the Maternity Hospital everything changes. Antti, with the sniffling baby in his arms, sees the taxi´s taillights fading out. Pia is sitting on the backseat; their future as a nuclear family is disappearing. The new life with the baby´s terms begins and Antti has no idea what that’s all about.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users65%
Director: Adam BrooksGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A perpetually single and immature bachelor, Walt, suddenly finds himself responsible for a baby mysteriously left on his doorstep. As he struggles to adapt to fatherhood, he discovers that the infant is a result of a botched fertility treatment meant for his friend. Walt must navigate the chaos of single parenthood while trying to uncover the truth behind the baby's arrival and potentially find love along the way.

Critical Reception

The film received a generally negative reception from critics, who found its premise unoriginal and its execution lackluster. While some appreciated the comedic efforts of the lead, many felt the movie lacked heart and relied on tired clichés. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the lighthearted comedy while others found it predictable and uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on a predictable plot and a lack of genuine comedic innovation.
  • Ashton Kutcher's performance is a highlight, but it's not enough to save the film from its derivative nature.
  • The film attempts to blend slapstick with sentimentality but often falls short on both fronts.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a light and amusing watch, with many appreciating the humor and Ashton Kutcher's comedic timing. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the story was too formulaic and lacked originality, with some finding the emotional beats unconvincing.

Fun Fact

The film's premise bears a strong resemblance to the 1987 comedy 'Baby Boom,' though 'Man and a Baby' attempts a more male-centric perspective on unexpected parenthood.

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