The story was rather predictable but the actors were pretty good. The most refreshing was probably that the 2 main actress (Amy Poehler and Tina Fey) really look "normal" and not like those bimbo's/super top models you always see in the movies. The main issue is that I didn't really care about the story of the characters involved. Still worth a look though.
Description:Successful and single businesswoman Kate Holbrook (Tina Fey) has long put her career ahead of a personal life. Now 37, she’s finally determined to have a kid on her own. But her plan is thrown a curve ball after she discovers she has only a million-to-one chance of getting pregnant. Undaunted, the driven Kate allows South Philly worSuccessful and single businesswoman Kate Holbrook (Tina Fey) has long put her career ahead of a personal life. Now 37, she’s finally determined to have a kid on her own. But her plan is thrown a curve ball after she discovers she has only a million-to-one chance of getting pregnant. Undaunted, the driven Kate allows South Philly working girl Angie Ostrowiski (Amy Poehler) to become her unlikely surrogate. Simple enough ... After learning from the steely head (Sigourney Weaver) of their surrogacy center that Angie is pregnant, Kate goes into precision nesting mode: reading childcare books, baby-proofing the apartment and researching top pre-schools. But the executive’s well-organized strategy is turned upside down when her Baby Mama shows up at her doorstep with no place to live. An unstoppable force meets an immovable object as structured Kate tries to turn vibrant Angie into the perfect expectant mom. In a battle of wills, they will struggle their way through preparation for the baby’s arrival. And in the middle of this tug-of-war, they’ll discover two kinds of family: the one you’re born to and the one you make.... (more)(less)
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First Viewing
I don't remember much from this movie, but here I go. There were some funny bits, and the leads are always great, but it did a poor joob of meshing the comedy and drama, and it's not very memorable."
"A successful, single, infertile businesswoman hires an obnoxious, immature, South Philly woman to be her surrogate mother, ultimately leading to a war between their conflicting personalities. "
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Synopsis
A successful, single businesswoman who dreams of having a baby discovers she is infertile and hires a working class woman to be her unlikely surrogate. Starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler."
Lolly4Holly added this to a list 1 year, 9 months ago