Inspired by the perennial New York Times bestseller of the same name WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOURE EXPECTING is a hilarious and heartfelt big screen comedy about five couples whose intertwined lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood. Over the moon about starting a family TV fitness guru Jules and dance show star Evan find that their highoctane celebrity lives dont stand a chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy. Babycrazy author and advocate Wendy gets a taste of her own militant mommy advice when pregnancy hormones ravage her body while Wendys husband Gary struggles not to be outdone by his competitive alphaDad whos expecting twins with his much younger trophy wife Skyler. Photographer Holly is prepared to travel the globe to adopt a child but her husband Alex isnt so sure and tries to quiet his panic by attending a dudes support group where new fathers get to tell it like it really is. And rival food truck chefs Rosie and ...
Review
Contrarily to this adapted verbose title one shouldn't ɾxpect' much that is unless literary desecration is in your hand of cardsif that is the game you're looking to play then consider this mess a winner.
Inspired by Heidi Murkoff's multimillionsellingselfhelpbook for expectant mothersholding the same name'What to Expect' the film will be much less prolific. Obviously a lot more work and money towards getting an ensemble castas opposed to garnering producers with emphasis on purpose and ingenuitythe filmmakers here create a product that is not the least bit unique it's a generic label laden with followed genrespecific clichés bawdy humor and disjointed direction.
Despite its few laughs known cast and affecting hints towards pregnancy 'What to Expect' is an overpacked piece of "luggage" that becomes too frustrating to haul around. An immersion too tediously futile and not nearly enough funny. Expect worse...
