Tomorrow's Child
The wife of a research geneticist agrees to the experimental procedure of a 'test-tube baby' by having her fetus brought to full term in a glass jar in a laboratory.
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Plot Summary
A couple struggling with infertility finds a miraculous solution through a controversial experimental procedure. However, their joy turns to dread when they realize their 'miracle' child possesses an unknown and potentially dangerous power. The parents must confront societal fear and their own anxieties to protect their unique offspring.
Critical Reception
Tomorrow's Child was a made-for-television movie that garnered moderate attention for its unique premise and the star power of Barbara Eden. While appreciated for its dramatic exploration of futuristic themes and parental protection, it received mixed reviews, with some critics finding the science fiction elements underdeveloped compared to its dramatic core.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for Barbara Eden's performance and the emotional depth of the parental dilemma.
- Criticized for a somewhat predictable plot and underutilization of its sci-fi potential.
- Explores themes of fear of the unknown and the ethics of scientific advancement.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but the film is remembered by some for its touching portrayal of parental love and the challenges of raising a child with extraordinary abilities.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by Glen Larson Productions, known for other science fiction series like 'Battlestar Galactica' and 'Magnum, P.I.'
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