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Currently, there may be no other mind as witty and current in the genre of popular humor and cultural commentary as former Saturday Night Live writer and “Weekend Update” anchor Tina Fey. Also, from the stable of the current SNL cast comes the Lucille Ball-esque Amy Poehler who has developed into one of today’s most talented purveyors of physical comedy.
Like Martin and Dean, Hope and Crosby, or Belushi and Ackroyd before them, Fey and Poehler are the most formidable comedic tandem in recent history of any gender. In their latest vehicle, “Baby Mama”, the duo doesn’t disappoint.
While the film doesn’t hit a home run at every at bat, “Baby Mama” definitely has more upside to it and doesn’t get mired in a predictable plot or character development. Perhaps both these ladies’ greatest skill is that they are always ultra aware of where the camera is at all times without letting the audience in on the joke.
It’s as if at any time Fey could just turn to the camera and give a knowing wink to the audience and let them know that she finds these shenanigans as humorous as we might.
Fey stars as Kate, a 37-year old Type A personality who has started to hear the ticking of her biological clock. Looking to go on to the next step of her life with motherhood first on the “to do” list, she finds herself unable to bear a child. Step in Poehler as Angie, the rough around the edges “bad” girl who’ll carry the baby for a buck.
Sure some of the jokes and plot are stereotypical, but that’s the point. Fey and Poehler have tremendous on screen chemistry and it rubs off on the characters the play. At times you’ll know exactly what to expect and love it.
“Baby Mama” is full term and earns 4 out of 5 eggs.
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