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For the hit single of 1958 by Buddy Holly & the Crickets, seeMaybe Baby (song).For the film of 1988 released internationally as Maybe Baby, seeFor Keeps (film).

Maybe Baby
US Theatrical release poster
Directed byBen Elton
Written byBen Elton
Produced byPhil McIntyre
StarringHugh Laurie
Joely Richardson
Adrian Lester
James Purefoy
Tom Hollander
Joanna Lumley
Rowan Atkinson
Emma Thompson
Dawn French
CinematographyRoger Lanser
Edited byPeter Hollywood
Music byColin Towns
Production
companies
Pandora
BBC Films
Distributed byRedbus Film Distribution
Release date
  • 2 June 2000(2000-06-02)(United Kingdom)
Running time
104 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Box office$20,501 (USA)

Maybe Baby(released in the Philippines asSex Bomb)[1]is a 2000Britishcomedy filmstarringHugh LaurieandJoely Richardson.It was written and directed byBen Elton,with Laurie directing some scenes in an uncredited role, and based upon Elton's 1999 novel,Inconceivable.

Receiving a mixed critical reaction, the film did poorly at the box office, despite a cast including many of the best-known names within comedy in Britain.

Plot

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Sam Bell (Hugh Laurie) and his wife Lucy (Joely Richardson) are struggling for a baby, having tried everything they can think of to improve their chances of conceiving. At the same time, Sam begins to find his job (as a commissioning editor of drama at theBBC) increasingly unfulfilling. While he resolves to write his own screenplay, he begins to sufferwriter's block.

The idea dawns upon him to write about his own predicament, something to which Lucy objects strongly. He uses her diary entries to help him achieve authenticity, and the film is a success. Lucy finds out about the film and, shocked, leaves Sam. Eventually they reconcile, and at the end of the story are still trying for a baby.

It marks the second time Laurie and Richardson have starred in the same film; the first was101 Dalmatians(although in that film they shared no scenes).

Cast

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Soundtrack

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The title song "Maybe Baby"is performed byPaul McCartneyand co-produced by McCartney andJeff Lynne."I Don't Wanna Fight", a song fromWestlife's self-titled debut album, is played in the last part of the movie. Melanie C's song "Suddenly Monday" also appears on the soundtrack, alongside tracks byRoxy Music,Lene Marlin,Atomic Kitten,Elvis Costelloand the Attractions,George MichaelandMadness.[citation needed]

Laurie co-wrote and performed the humorous blues song "Sperm Test in the Morning".[citation needed]

Release

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Maybe Babywas released in the United Kingdom on 2 June 2000 on 290 screens.[2]In the Philippines, the film was released asSex Bombon September 20, 2000.[1]

Reception

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Rotten Tomatoesreported a 46% approval rating, with an average rating of 5.1/10 based on 28 reviews.[3]Metacriticcalculated an average score of 46 out of 100 based on 11 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[4]

It opened at number 3 in the United Kingdom with a gross of £801,542 in its opening weekend, behindGladiatorandFinal Destination.[2][5]

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References

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  1. ^ab"Laugh All You Can Today at Theaters Everywhere".Philippine Daily Inquirer.The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. 20 September 2000. p. B15.Retrieved3 February2023.Mr. Bean is back!
  2. ^abScott, Mary (9 June 2000). "Virile comedy lifts limp UK performance".Screen International.p. 23.
  3. ^"Maybe Baby (2000)".Rotten Tomatoes.Retrieved2 February2014.
  4. ^"Maybe Baby Reviews".Metacritic.CBS Interactive.Retrieved6 March2022.
  5. ^"Weekend box office 2nd June 2000 - 4th June 2000".25thframe.co.uk.Retrieved31 October2017.


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