The Boss Baby

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  • 2017


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62 %
53 % Rotten
$ 527 Million
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Positive Reviews 97
Negative reviews 46
Average Rating 2.9/5
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3.0
The film does occasionally show flashes of inspiration, particularly during its emotionally effective first act, and the animation is undeniably lovel .. Av Club
3.0
(Maui in Moana is a DreamWorks character invading a Disney adventure; Cars is a DreamWorks franchise, youll never convince me otherwise.) EW
2.5
Sure, drop in a power nap reference and feature a magic formula that is an actual baby formula. Rogerebert
3.0
But if you can overlook those issues and you dont mind some pretty epic barf scenes The Boss Baby is a fun, if not instant classic, movie that parents .. Common Sense Media
3.0
The film is never funny, and its attempts to wink at the adults in the room are so lame that you wish theyd been left on the cutting room floor, but t .. Indie Wire
3.0
Its a routine feeling to want a movie to be smarter.Every so often, though, you may want a movie to be a little dumber to be true to what it actually .. Variety
2.0
Movies should appeal to the masses but not when this future babysitter tool has nothing else to offer (except a weird binky sucking headtrip).Theres s .. We Got This Covered
2.0
Undemanding kids might get a kick out of its jazzy, restless visual style and poo jokes, but grown ups may well find themselves taking some impromptu .. Time Out
3.0
The overcomplicated, ensuing heist plot will go over kids heads (and isnt worth explaining here), but theyll enjoy the rainbow hued excursions into Ti .. The Guardian
3.0
The Boss Baby: just a corny kidflick or a subtle political satire.Read more Glengarry Glen Ross, 30 Rock, SNLs President Trump Alec Baldwin gives a qu .. The Guardian
1.9
Every Republican regime gets the ludicrous devious baby saga it deserves.
3.8
You might be surprised to learn that you do.Although its advertising campaign seems to promise little more than an animated comedy about a bratty baby ..
2.0
What it has instead is a lot of slapstick action, some colourful fantasy sequences and a few decent adult jokes (none specifically about the new US Pr .. Screen Daily
4.5
Although the animation is often colourful, the films lively look isnt helped by the pedestrian storytelling, or the lazy shout outs to dated or easily .. Screen Daily
4.0
Even the obligatory bodily function jokes are tastefully executed. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
But no: Its all meant to be taken literally.Without something substantial to hold on to, the movies chubby little fingers lose their grip on the possi ..
3.0
Psst: Hey grown ups, no need to tell the kids that; just let them squirm while you enjoy the adult flourishes. The New York Times
1.9
The film grows stale long before its confusing climax, enamored with its own clever casting. Paste Magazine
1.5
If this doesnt sound exactly like a bundle of laugh out loud joy, thats because it really isnt. Rogerebert
2.4
Its an exaggerated action set piece thats as fun and exhilarating as anything Dreamworks Animation has put out since 2014s How to Train Your Dragon 2. IGN
2.0
By all means shrug and say well, its for kids, so the pre owned jokes, threadbare subtext and convoluted plot make no odds.Itll pass the time. Telegraph
2.0
And the joke quickly expires as it becomes clear the filmmakers arent satirizing a corporations contempt for its customers so much as embodying it.
2.0
It plays like a series of half baked ideas thrown at the wall by animators on a few too many magic mushrooms, desperate to create the next Bee Movie.T .. The Young Folks
1.5
The Boss Baby doesnt feel like an attempt to make a quality family movie. The Young Folks
2.0
The Boss Baby has interesting visual textures, a few good jokes and Baldwin has fun. But these elements never transcend an odd premise that fails to d ..
2.0
Judging by how beautiful the film is, you can see just how lacking the story is. Cinema Blend
3.0
Kids will enjoy it, and adults will, too. I laughed knowingly with the other cineastes at the Glengarry Glen Ross reference. But they are not likely t .. Ny Daily News
2.5
The casting was smart even if the film itself rarely rises above another potty joke. JoBlo
3.0
The screenplay lacks the subtext viewers have seen in other animated films, but the tale of two brothers is enjoyable enough and has some moments of s .. Screen Rant
3.8
Its the rare cartoon that actually feels like a cartoon, propelled by its goofiness and sheer energy and rarely bogged down by boring, polemical lesso .. The Globe And Mail
3.5
The writing is mostly fresh, sometimes infused with dry wit and will tickle you.
3.0
Its certainly energetic and colorful enough to hold kids attention, and Baldwins grumpy line readings will amuse grownupsfor a while, at least. One Guys Opinion
3.0
Perhaps it will come as good news to studio and audience alike that it works much better as an existential horror movie. Village Voice
3.8
The sibling rivalry story at the heart of it will probably resonate. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
Author Marla Frazees 2010 creation was a witty take on the early toddler years and the power of first words. Blu Ray
1.3
No, this is a movie that runs its single idea concept into the ground pretty quickly. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
The result is a family comedy that will amuse and entertain all ages.
3.0
The result is a family comedy that will amuse and entertain all ages.
2.5
Its a setup that treads well worn ground, to be sure, and yet its clear that The Blood Lands, at the outset, fares better than one mightve expected as .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
The humor is easygoing and inoffensive, aimed at kids but sharp enough not to seem mindless to adults. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
The family values slant is a tad mawkish (Pixar do that sort of thing so much better), not that it detracts from the riotous chuckles peppered through .. Radio Times
1.0
And the computer generated graphics are quite visually appealing. Screen It
2.0
Its a big, gooey mess of a movie, without the gags or visual ingenuity to compensate for its infantile premise. Independent
2.5
This is harmless filler, the kind designed for long car rides and cross country flights.Its a cinematic pacifier. Rolling Stone
3.5
Theres so much to like in this movie, but its best qualities are ultimately subsumed in formula. The Wrap
2.5
The voice of Baldwin as an infantile CEO is the selling point here, but a few good lines arent enough to recommend this chopped and strained comedy. News Day
1.0
The plot is so senseless it could have been written up by bleary, sleep deprived parents. Its all just a pretext for a pitiful one joke movie. New York Post
2.5
Adapted from the 2010 picture book by Marla Frazee, the script relies a little too heavily on pop culture references and juvenile jokes.In the event, .. Hindustan Times
3.0
THE BOSS BABY 2 stars Voices of Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow, Tobey Maguire; PG (some mild rude humor); in general release T .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.1
He has parents who dote on him alone, with nightly offers of three stories, five hugs and his favourite song. Toronto Star
1.5
It just gets bogged down in to so much stale comedy and convoluted storytelling it becomes white noise. Cinema Crazed
2.0
The charm of Frazees original story has been overwritten with rude, crude slapstick for kids and a plethora of pop culture references (from Mary Poppi .. Flim List
3.5
May appeal more to parents than kids Whether kids will get any of this grownup humor is an open question. Film Inquiry
4.0
It may lack the finesse of Pixar, but the film has some inspired & imaginative touches as the exposition takes us on a journey that is a mix of conspi ..
2.5
Theodore manages to remain infantile by gulping a magic formula and sucking on a psychedelic pacifier. Susang Ranger
2.0
Again, at least it is a harmless movie with good intentions for children. Flickering Myth
2.0
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3.0
The ingredients of science fiction, family drama and war movie never really gel and thats before a plot twist that tugs at the heartstrings and underm .. Express
3.0
This is the premise of The Boss Baby, a Saturday morning cartoon thats absurdly enjoyable in passages, even if it occasionally feels more like a brand .. The Film Stage
3.1
Director Tom McGrath and team deliver some keen observations on growing family dynamics and a number of laughs, but they run out of story a while befo .. Boston Globe
3.0
Perhaps this offers spicier comment than any deliberate satire could hope to achieve.Trump really is more ludicrous and infantile than the silly baby .. The Irish Times
4.5
The problem is that the movie isnt content with that one malleable notion of siblinghood and its discontents. The Atlantic
4.5
The character designs and animation looks amazing making for a very colorful presentation. Lyles Movie Files
1.9
It just isnt all that good, and honestly I dont have anything additional I feel like adding. Movie Freak
3.0
Good question, and probably one someone should have asked before now. Detroit News
3.1
But the Goldbergian version takes a wild ride on corporate chutes and ladders to get where its going. Groucho Reviews
4.5
The Boss Baby: Family Business is thoroughly predictable fare that is not above gunning for the easy laugh. Firstpost
3.0
While DreamWorks Animations latest movie starts well and ends sweetly, the loud, frenetic middle seems like an awfully good time to squeeze in a nap. Cnn
2.0
All novelty value mined from Baldwin putting blunt business speak in the mouth of a cute little bubba is spent very quickly here indeed. Herald Sun
3.0
Even with a strong vocal cast, it feels like the script could have been much stronger. Hey U Guys
3.0
The Boss Baby is far from brilliant, but its zippy, cute and tolerable fun, with some notable bits where imagination really does take flight. Now Toronto
2.5
A seven year old with an over active imagination has a deep fear of the new arrival into his perfect family.Tim is content enjoying the undivided atte .. Scroll
2.5
Theres a pleasing patter and tidy chase sequences, but it may leave you weirded out. The Age
2.0
These babies subsist on a special brand of formula that stops them ageing, and dont deign to mix with adults. The Age
3.0
Its all very silly with the occassional bodily function joke thrown in, since nothing suggests cutting edge humor to a four year old like a poop joke. Maki At The Movies
3.0
McGrath is primarily a sight gagster; people hold his Madagascar movies and Megamind closer to their funny bones than their hearts. Tamp A Bay
2.5
Where its missing that dose of thought provoking heart, it doesnt quite make up for it in the comedy stakes either. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
Movie reviews with CJ Johnson.Sally Aitkins documentary David Stratton: A Cinematic Life is as charming, touching, erudite and opinionated as its subj .. Abc
2.0
Its a triumph of marketing over storytelling, as the film, while not offensive, mostly lives down to its lack of promise. Nz Herald
3.1
As the title character, Baldwin capitalizes on delivering harsh truths with a kind of matter of fact detachment, which helps carry this imaginative an .. Kansas City
3.1
For viewers of all ages who can overlook an over the top plot for a few good laughs, The Boss Baby is sure to entertain. Stl Today
3.0
The film is beautifully animated and full of engaging action sequences. Cleve Land
2.0
Or maybe the title doesnt have much potential to exploit; beyond a Glengarry Glen Ross homage or two, theres not much more to the Boss Baby character .. Screen Crush
3.0
The eternal theme of sibling rivalry is explored in very little detail by The Boss Baby, a brisk and breezy DreamWorks animation that never quite reso .. Independent Ie
4.0
However, overall, I greatly enjoyed the energy, originality and bravery of both filmmakers and cast, in a movie made to be different. Independent Ie
3.5
So it seems like a bit of a missed opportunity that the script doesnt go anywhere interesting, focussing merely on fart jokes and obscure vintage gags .. Contact Music
3.8
The Boss Baby is at its most enjoyable when viewers, like Tim himself, have to figure out what is real and what is make believe.If Alec Baldwin delive .. Ar Kansas Online
1.5
There comes a point where it never falls below the minimum required as a entertainment, but its a pity that its satisfied with that.
3.8
As the story transitions from being about sibling adversaries to being about sibling allies, it suggests that happiness lies more in sharing our bless .. Christianity Today
3.0
3/5 stars Although it doesnt match the lunatic heights of Sausage Party or the thoughtful wit of Zootopia , this animated movie is certainly not short .. Scmp
1.5
Its an exaggerated action set piece thats as fun and exhilarating as anything Dreamworks Animation has put out since 2014s How to Train Your Dragon 2. Ign
1.5
Creepy might be a strong word, but theres definitely a meager discomfort involved in watching animated toddlers adult everywhere. Ign
3.8
That aside, this delightful, silly animated romp makes for a really fun time in the theater. Chicago Sun Times
3.0
I could have done without the kewpie doll faces and oversized eyes, but for the most part and where it counts, The Boss Baby gets its kids just right. Sandiego Reader
3.5
McGraths film is an animated 90s throwback with a big heart and lots of laughs. We Live Entertainment
2.5
This film is just like a toddler: cute and energetic, but also constantly confusing everyone about what it wants to do. Straits Times
2.5
A funny premise and Alec Baldwin arent enough to save this wet blanket of a kids movie. The Ringer
3.0
In fact it really seems a throwback to a zanier Chuck Jones Ward Kimball form of animated treat one full of non stop antics, comic action and frenetic .. Dead Line
3.0
An absolutely standard issue doody joke and pop culture reference effort from the folks at Dreamworks, of roughly the same trenchant wit and political .. Flavor Wire
2.0
For all its ambition and scale, though, it feels like minor work. Scots Man
3.0
If you enjoy Baldwins schtick, then Boss Baby should work for you regardless of your age. If not, well at least your children will have a good time. Bowling Green Daily News
4.0
Kung Fu Panda 3 , while mostly content to build on the previous Kung Fu Pandas, has that breathtaking, painterly spirit realm. Alternate Ending
0.5
Its too dumb insane for adults, and too traumatizing for children. Lainey Gossip
1.3
This animated movie buries the whimsical elements of the tale under an avalanche of poop jokes and action movie cliches. Seattle Times
3.0
The movie, at its most basic, is a buddy action comedy, but theres lots to see here. Guide Live
4.5
Otherwise, voicing a world savvy toddler isnt a bad role for Baldwin. Film Journal International ..
2.5
With its unique zoo setting, it should appeal to animal lovers all over the world. Clclt
3.0
Though the humor is geared mostly toward kids, the filmmakers occasionally throw adults a few bones. Fresh Fiction
2.5
It remains to be seen if kids old enough to understand the story would find it interesting, and the film plays it low key with physical humour, which .. National Post
3.0
But this latest DreamWorks animation is more comforting than a warm bottle of baby milk. The National
2.5
Forgettable toddler fodder film from a once creative animated studio that didnt only appeal to younger viewers. Rendy Reviews
4.5
Basically, The Boss Baby doesnt work with Baldwin steering the ship, and even when his character is front and center, things dont always come together .. Third Coast Review
4.0
This anti democratic gamesmanship makes even shallow entertainment difficult to abide. National Review
3.0
A pleasantly retro look, surprisingly funny and even more surprisingly sweet. Movie Mom
2.0
Cant make up its mind if its a kids movie or an adult movie kids might like and as a result, its so so. Tri City Herald
2.5
The main character isnt really a baby. And this really isnt a comedy. Qc Times
3.5
The Boss Baby is a fun and ingenious reflection on brotherhood and fatherhood, which is much deeper than it appears.
2.5
The film also remains one of his most shocking, vulgar and sophomoric efforts, yet theres no denying its potent comic quota. Film Frenzy
3.8
Only this isnt an ordinary baby, as if the slick suit isnt a dead giveaway. Hollywood Into To
2.5
And when it sticks to the core concept, the new entry from DreamWorks Animation is satisfying. Sf Chronicle
3.5
This isnt a great movie, but its a decent one. Its thin and clichd, but its sweet and fun.
1.5
The Boss Baby gets kudos for its originality, its quality animation and its editing. However, the overall story is a bit of a one note theme, and afte .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.0
The color is wild, with fauvist dream sequences of the Congolese jungle; flat, fun house ultra violet nightmares and a finale in Vegas.McGrath never s .. Metro Active
3.1
This movie wants to be breezy and silly, and it succeeds on both counts. Heral
3.5
A pleasant diversion for big and small but the story and its lessons feel like things weve seen done before and done better. Richard Crouse
4.5
In the plots of childrens films, finding an original idea is already a reason for applause...
2.0
But even at its bumpiest the movies brisk pacing and surprising slapstick gags make this a good time at the movies. The Film Experience
4.0
The admirable animation is by DreamWorks Animation. The Boss Baby dandily delights kiddos and adulties alike. Kdhx
2.5
Quick and harmless fun for the whole family. Adorable, yet not that memorable.
1.5
The visual style is fun but its not enough to spell entertainment. Mid Day
1.5
Its certainly good for a giggle. Theres absolutely nothing wrong with a little juvenile humor every now and then. At Home In Hollywood
2.5
Like my parenting methods, this is several great ideas that collapse into a bit of a mess when put into practice. Still, its a useful watch for older .. Caution Spoilers
4.0
Gorgeously animated in typically pin sharp DreamWorks style, Tom McGrath keeps the laughs coming, with jokes that should appeal across the age range. .. Herald Scotland
3.5
He makes what could have been a weird but forgettable childrens film a riotously enjoyable one that captures that uneasy balance of appealing to paren .. Chesapeake Family
4.0
Its not a critically lauded original thriller about race (though Get Out had its time).The biggest film in the US, as of this moment, is The Boss Baby .. Junkee
1.9
Movie Trailer: Boss Baby A new babys (Alec Baldwin) arrival impacts a family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator a wild .. Fres Nobee
3.0
Younger viewers will certainly be dazzled without fretting too much over what it all really means. Indie London
3.0
Fortunately everything is softened by a very intelligent sense of humor that knows how to make that premise a kind of evil mission of megalomaniac vil ..
3.5
The smug, petulant, manipulative, entitled, and easily enraged boss from hell Baby is the best part of this movie. All Movie
3.0
Dark matters in a childrens story, like the Grimms Fairy Tales that Tim reads to Boss Baby at night, render the moral too packaged and slick to be tru .. The Monitor
3.0
Kids will recognize it for what it is: manipulative sentimentalizing. Ex Press
3.0
Cute characters, bursts of slapstick action and potty humor will delight the younger set. Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
4.0
Of course, you can easily opt out at any time, but were confident that you wont. I News
3.0
Is it what the makers of The Boss Baby were aiming for Eh, I dont think so. The Lonely Film Critic
3.5
In the politically polarized world in which we live, one thing seems certain: People arent going to give up their desire for escapism. Spokane7
2.0
Alas, the underlying concept proves thin beyond its central casting, cheerful, offbeat and energetic as the execution may be. Arts Hub
3.8
Who slipped a little skewering of the corporate culture into my kids movie Dcw50
2.0
Remember how you felt observing the early moments of The Hurt Locker, itself a bomb detonating masterpiece (and 2008 Oscar winner).This one raises the .. Blog Cleveland
1.5
The Boss Baby was never interesting or fun enough to keep my attention, and I just enjoyed sporadic moments of frenzy, or some reference to past work .. QiiBO
4.5
As a satisfying distraction for both young professionals and really, really young professionals, The Boss Baby more than manages. Bloom Berg
2.0
Not a lot to recommend ... unless you find the idea of a baby dressed as a business executive continuously hilarious for an hour and a half. ABC Radio (Australia)
2.5
In the end, the only statement being made is that this is an adequate family film. Oh, and love conquers all. Star Telegram
4.5
Despite the fact that its heading towards a conciliatory end, the way in which it measures and calculates its steps to it, is a pleasant surprise. El Pais (Spain)
3.0
The film is jauntily paced and the animation is beautifully rendered. Perth Now
1.5
It wastes its very clever concept by reducing it into just a running gag instead of being a subtle commentary on current events or even contemporary c .. Rappler
1.5
Squandered promises The Boss Baby squanders so much of its promise all for gags, giggles and easy entertainment. Rappler
3.1
The filmmakers know what its core audience likes, taking s 32 page premise and tossing it around like a rubber ball and plowing through a checklist of .. Slj
4.5
The animation and sound effects are so superbly rendered the fantasy sequences have an entirely different and nifty flavor that a drop of drool or a p .. Seattle Post-Intelligencer ..
2.5
The voice cast, though competent, doesnt bring anything memorable to this mediocre animated comedy. The Express Tribune (Pakis ..
4.5
Finally in the DreamWorkss department theres a brilliant starting idea and a good script for a film. El Mundo (Spain)
4.5
Ruben stlunds The Square is harsh, sarcastic, unsparing, threatening, unfair, and messed up. Nplusonemag
4.5
The films strength is Baldwin, who kills it in this movie and his comedic timing clearly shines through. Channel 24
1.5
Dont go in expecting another Finding Dory or Inside Out its no deeper than Boss Babys razor thin briefcase. Opeeqo
2.0
I can see The Boss Baby working as an animated short, similar to the opening of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, but there just isnt enough meat on the bones .. Rotoscopers
4.5
A bold and intelligent fusion of Look Whos Talking Too (1990) and Baby Follies (1993) but with characters that look like out of Precious Momentss post .. Time Out México
2.5
I have a little brother in real life, so this film should have grabbed my heartstrings and given them a good wring. But it didnt. Gwinnett Daily Post
3.0
The Boss Baby is funny, and we are also grateful that its not the typical low quality animated film.



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