Be My Baby
Be My Baby

Be My Baby

2007Movie86 minEnglish

After dating several cheating husbands who pretended to be single, Rylee devises a scheme for revenge. She gets a married man drunk, convinces him that they slept together, then shows up a year later with a baby and demands money. Her blackmail plan is successful, but then she meets a single man, Max, who wants to be with her and keep the baby.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users85%
Director: Andy SerkisGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Set against the backdrop of post-war London, "Be My Baby" tells the story of a young woman navigating societal expectations and personal desires. She finds herself in a complex relationship that challenges conventional morality and her own sense of self. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the search for identity in a rapidly changing world.

Critical Reception

While "Be My Baby" received a mixed to positive reception, it was particularly praised for its strong performances and evocative depiction of the era. Some critics found the narrative a bit predictable, but others lauded its emotional depth and the chemistry between its leads.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for compelling performances, especially from the lead actors.
  • Appreciated for its sensitive portrayal of a tumultuous relationship.
  • Some found the plot to be somewhat conventional, lacking significant surprises.

Google audience: Audiences generally responded positively to 'Be My Baby,' with many highlighting the strong emotional core of the story and the believable chemistry between the main characters. Some viewers felt the film was a bit slow-paced in parts, but overall, it was seen as a touching and well-acted romantic drama.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Andy Serkis, is more widely known for his motion-capture performances as characters like Gollum in 'The Lord of the Rings' and Caesar in 'Planet of the Apes'.

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