Mighty Baby
Mighty Baby

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Mighty Baby

2002
Movie
113 min
Cantonese

After successfully designing the perfect bra, Lena, Johnny and Wayne are ordered to come up with a marketing plan for the "Mighty Baby" line of baby care products. Johnny's life is complicated when he hires quirky secretary Sabrina. As for Lena and Wayne, their relationship is threatened when Lena discovers that Wayne is afraid of babies. To help Wayne overcome his fear, Lena hires child expert Boey. Unfortunately for Lena, Wayne starts to develop feelings for Boey.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Alexei BalabanovGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A talented but disillusioned actor, Sergei, finds himself drawn into the dangerous world of organized crime after a chance encounter. He becomes involved with a charismatic and ruthless gangster who offers him a life of luxury and power, but at a terrible cost. As Sergei delves deeper, he must confront his own morality and the escalating violence surrounding him, leading to a violent and tragic confrontation.

Critical Reception

Mighty Baby received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its gritty atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Makovetsky. However, some found the plot predictable and the violence gratuitous. It is considered a notable film within Russian cinema of the early 2000s for its exploration of contemporary societal issues and its dark, uncompromising tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and solid acting.

  • Criticized by some for its excessive violence and familiar crime narrative.

  • A stark portrayal of a society grappling with crime and corruption.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in St. Petersburg, Russia, and captures the city's post-Soviet urban landscape with a distinct visual style.

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