Maybe Baby

I've become a Hugh Laurie fan since I started watching House, and I was interested in his earlier work. My disappoinment comes from finding out the extent of the editing from the British version to the American version. Right now, I couldn't have played the Region 2 version because I have a standard DVR, but I do plan to upgrade soon, and I resent the fact that if I want to see the "complete" movie (with features, which were NOT included in the Region 1 version) I'll have to buy the other version. It's as though the House DVD's sold in Britain were missing an episode for each season. In other words, a truly stupid idea. As far as the actual content of the movie, it is cute, and some of it is downright funny (especially Dawn French and Rowan Atkinson). The "dramatic" parts are a little overwrought (the Hugh Laurie character supposedly "betrays" the Joely Richardson character by secretly making a movie about the couple's fertility struggles, but she is so obssessive in her child quest that you wind up feeling sorry for HIM). Who knows? Maybe the less edited (i.e., British) version makes more dramatic sense, but I won't know unless I buy it, will I?!?

Okay, I'll admit it. I bought this movie mainly because it starred Hugh Laurie. I am a major Hugh Laurie fan which only happened after I discovered him in the TV series "House". Now I can't get enough of this trememdously talented and very sexy actor/comedian. I honestly wasn't even expecting much from this movie since I'd never heard of it, and I figured it was going to be a bomb that would, if nothing else, give me a couple of hours of seeing Hugh Laurie. I was more than pleasantly surprised. Not only did this movie keep me laughing throughout, but the entire cast is wonderful. Laurie gives an outstanding performance as the insecure script writer desperately trying to conceive a baby with his wife, played by Joely Richardson who also deserves much praise for her performance. Their relationship, though strained at times, is one of total love and devotion that is put to the test more than once by both partners. The clever and often hysterical banter between the two is laugh out loud funny. Rowan Atkinson, a/k/a Mr. Bean, plays Richardson's gynecologist with his usual quirky, off-the-wall style. The actor who plays the director of Laurie's movie about their baby-making experiences (which he is having made without his wife's knowledge) will have you rolling on the floor laughing. And, of course, there are a few tear-jerking moments here and there, but overall the movie is just plain funny. I'm glad I discovered Hugh Laurie or I may never have seen this wonderful movie. I highly recommend it, especially for anyone who just wants to see a fun movie or for any Hugh Laurie fan because you will see a lot of him and his piercing blue eyes in this film.

I bought the other movie that was missing some of the parts but had seen it so I knew they were missing. The directors cut is the whole movie and really enjoyed it. Course I like Hugh Laurie.

The story isn't too bad. More drama than comedy, but it's still alright. I purchased because I like Hugh Laurie 's work and the movie is standard for it's genre.

I love this cute little comedy movie. I thought Hugh Laurie was absolutely awesome. He is so hilarious and brilliant. One of the best movies I've ever seen him in. He is so good at these kind of comedies. This is just a fantastic movie. I also enjoyed Matthew Macfadyen's charater Nigel. Eventhough his role was small, he was still amazine. He was the reason I bought the movie in the first place, but now that I've watched it I have become a big fan of Hugh Laurie's too.

This one grew on me. Early, I was thinking about ejecting it. But I stayed and by the end found it to be warm and caring.

I found this to be VERY enlightening. I really liked / enjoyed the multiple sides of the issue (rather to have a child or not) that Theresa Eberhage exposes from various moms and "non-moms." I especially enjoyed the good common sense and "history" of the decision making process that Theresa own mother brought to this documentary. I know that their were some male responses to this dilemma, but I was left wondering more about what a male's perspective on having a child may be. As for a female's response to the questions of having children, no stone was left unturned. The interviews were honest and seemingly natural. I totally liked the genre in which the interviews were lead. I found the progression of the documentary easy to follow and that the exploration of this conundrum left answered and unanswered.....enough information was give for one to find their own conclusion, but not so much as to answer the question for you. Perfect. Thanks, a documentary of this nature has been long overdue. Kudos to the Eberhage's for doing such a great job!!!

I had seen this some time ago and this version is cut by 30 minutes from the British version. Thought it seems odd when I watched and something was missing. Some really good parts are just not there. Why?

Lucy (Joely Richardson) and Sam (Hugh Laurie) are a married couple desperate to conceive a baby. Very desperate. And the film follows their every step from obsessive monitoring of ovulation dates to fertility treatment. Lucy keeps a diary in which she records every detail of her day, Sam writes a script for a film - with pretty much identical content. Complications ensue. Laurie shines, especially in the funnier scenes, Richardson made me laugh as she tries to ride her scooter without uncrossing her legs.The supporting cast includes such greats a Emma Thompson as the demented hippie witch Druscilla (hilarious), Tom Hollander as a despotic Scottish film director (equally hilarious), Rowan Atkinson as Lucy's gynaecologist (you don't need me to tell you that he is hilarious), Dawn French as babbling nurse in the fertility clinic (yes, she too is... well, you know what I was going to say), Matthew Macfadyen as Sam's overbearing boss (ridiculous with horrible dyed blond hair) and Joanna Lumley as Lucy's employer (delicious). Of course, as is often the case with such an all star supporting cast, most of them don't have quite as much screen time as you'd hope and their appearances amount to little more than cameos. Also worth mentioning is the rather nice title song "Maybe Baby" performed by Paul McCartney. Oh, and William, the wonderful basset hound.The film as a whole is a bit disjointed, it doesn't quite seem to know what it wants to be - a sweet romantic comedy or a brash sexy one. With numerous transitionless cuts between scenes it feels like a sitcom on steriods. However, the cast includes so many accomplished comedians that the whole thing is good fun. I really enjoyed it, but it's decidedly not for everybody. Anybody not comfortable with the topic of sex and conception will be well advised to stay away from this.The DVD has English subtitles for those who may need them. The film is presented in a 4 : 3 letterbox format which is less than perfect for a modern widescreen TV. It leaves you with broad black edges on all four sides of the screen and if you use the zoom funtion, the picture quality suffers noticeably. Also included are the following extra features: - Feature Commentary with writer/director Ben Elton and Hugh Laurie - Cast and Crew Interviews - Theatrical Trailer

Not as funny as the book, I was a bit disappointed in it. The book made me laugh out loud many times, this one just made me smile.

Having read Inconceivable by Ben Elton I was expecting this film to be great. It wasn't. The book was funny, insightful and entertaining but sadly this did not translate well into a film.Considering the big name actors in the film, I was also expecting good things, but somehow the acting was appalling - particularly Joely Richardson, who is wooden, fake and delivers lines like she is patronizing everyone she meets. Unfortunately she completely fails to demonstrate the pain, heartache and anguish of going through infertility and treatment and even the comedy lines are lost in the delivery.

Great fun but also quite sensitive in places considering the subject matter. Thoroughly enjoyed by all ages. First seen at cinema some years ago and did not disappoint second time round. -wife

Funny film - the book is bêtter (Inconceivable)