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"What Did You Think Of.....The Boss Baby"?

For our latest review The Twiglets and I have reviewed "The Boss Baby". We went to see this at the local Odeon on "Kids Club" on the first day of the Summer Holidays. We took my Dad to see it too as he secretly loves a cartoon. Here are our thoughts...
 
The Boss Baby

 
 
WARNING: COULD CONTAIN SPOILERS 
 
Describe "The Boss Baby" in a nut shell:
 
Ruby: A boy gets a baby brother who is the Boss Baby. They don't like each other. Then they do.
 
Poppy: The little boy doesn't like it when the Boss Baby comes to his house but then they become friends.
 
Me: I could describe this in two ways:
 
1) On The Surface - This is essentially what the twins said. A boy gets a new little brother who is the Boss Baby and they don't get along. Then they do get along as they have to team up to save their parents from disaster.
 
2) Beneath The Surface - For a kids cartoon this is pretty complex. Tim's parents get a new baby boy who is the Boss Baby. The Boss Baby has been sent by BabyCorp to do some undercover recon as his new parent's work for PuppyCo and they are marketing a new puppy. Puppies have taken over babies as the "cutest" thing in the world and they want their spot back and only Boss Baby can make that happen. Then disaster strikes and Tim's parents are in trouble and Boss Baby realises that they can help each other achieve what they want to achieve. So they strike up a friendship to work together but, naturally, build a bond and realise that there is more to life than "being cute". 
 
I may have looked too deep in to it but I think the whole thing takes place in Tim's mind. There is a scene near the beginning where his parents casually drop in to conversation about a new baby coming. Then the Boss Baby arrives and all of the crazy things happen. I think it is all about Tim accepting that he is no longer going to be the baby and that a new baby is coming and that his life will change but it will be for the better.
 
I need to get out more and stop over analysing kids cartoons!     
 
What was your favourite bit of "The Boss Baby?"
 
Ruby: When they became friends and liked each other. And the big baby who likes cookies.
 
Poppy: It was all really good.
 
Me: I'll be honest - this movie was mediocre. There were some funny moments but nothing that made me belly laugh. I feel it was a bit of a wasted opportunity given the voice cast and knowing what DreamWorks have produced in the past.
 
And what bit did you least enjoy?
 
Ruby: When they fell out and stopped being friends - that was sad.
 
Poppy: Ooooh that bit when they were being chased by the man in a dress was quite scary.
 
Me: As mediocre as this movie was I didn't hate it. The animation was pretty good and there were some clever moments but all in all it was pretty standard.
 
Who was your favourite character and why?
 
Ruby: The Boss Baby - he was hilarious.
 
Poppy: I liked the other babies who were in the gang. They were funny.
 
Me: I was disappointed with the character of The Boss Baby. I like Alec Baldwin and think he is a great comedic actor but in this movie I felt he was, well, a bit of a twat and not very likeable. Maybe that was the point? I did like the other babies in the gang though as they were funny.
 
Would you watch it again?
 
Ruby: Can we watch it now?
 
Poppy: Oh yes it was brilliant.
 
Me: I have seen this twice now! The first time I saw it was with a client from work and then I took the twins to "Kids Club". Would I watch it again? Not through choice!  
 
How many stars out of 5 would you award "The Boss Baby?"
 
Ruby: All of them! All of the stars in the world!
 
Poppy: A trillion!
 
Me: I'd give it 2 stars! It wasn't great but it was better than "Norm of the North"....but so is getting kicked in the balls!
 
Number of snacks required: Just one each
 
Number of toilet breaks: One each at the same time...which is so much easier!
 
Number of questions asked during the movie: Not too many - a couple at the end when it got a bit manic.
 
Level of fidgeting: Not much for a change.
 
Recommended by Adults for Kids: You know what - kids will love this movie for years to come! It has everything kids like! Bright colours, cute characters, slapstick moments, a bit of "mild peril" and a happy ending. Would I tell parents "YOU HAVE TO SEE THE BOSS BABY?" No! If a parent asked if they think their kids will like it...Yes!  

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