Title: The Boss Baby (2017) (IMDB)
*ing: Alec Baldwin, Miles Bakshi
Director: Tom McGrath
Language: English
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Basic Premise
Tim finds out that his younger brother is much more than just an infant. But is actually an undercover agent from BabyCorp who has come to find out the latest product from PuppyCorp, so that they ensure that puppies do not take up all the love from babies.
MovieNotes
The animated movie is based on a weird premise of an ongoing battle between puppies and babies who are tussling it out for their share of human love. And babies are manufactured in a factory with some of them assigned "management" roles.
The highlight of the movie is Alec Baldwin's corporate speak (pie charts, promotions. memos) while having the physical appearance of a baby. Add Tim's imagination which sets up the brotherly ride.
We have lots of adult references for a cartoon movie. Elvis, Gandalf et al - aren't they too far remove from the target audience. Tim's room has a Gandalf alarm clock. Isn't seven too young for Lord of the Rings?
Finally, the most important question. Tim is shown to have a hyper-active imagination. So, did the entire story play out in his head? A point which could have been elaborated further.
And why does the villain have Trump like hair?
Rating: 7/10. Jokes are funny. Only if they could have fleshed out Tim's imagination a bit more.
Previously on MovieNotes: Logan
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