Stars: Hugh Laurie, Joely Richardson, Tom Hollander, James Purefoy, Joanna Lumley, Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson, Dawn French, Adrian Lester

Director: Ben Elton

Summary: Sam and Lucy are a couple who have everything they want and need except for one thing - a baby. Lucy becomes increasingly broody and is attracted to the handsome Carl. Now Sam and Lucy's love is really put to the test.

Novelist-playwright-comedian-screenwriter-television writer Ben Elton (THE YOUNG ONES, BLACKADDER) tries his busy hand at directing with MAYBE BABY, a short, sweet romantic comedy about a couple very much in love but having difficulty conceiving a child. Hugh Laurie (Sam) and Joely Richardson (Lucy) are perfect as the struggling couple. Sam works for the BBC, where his new young boss shoves mottoes and buzzwords down his employees' throats. (One of the best is "Stay on message.") Sam and Lucy try anything and everything to conceive, reading books, following quack advice, using special massage oils, and seeing doctor after doctor to determine what the problem is. An aspiring writer, Sam has been looking for just the right story. When he suggests to Lucy (who keeps track of all of her thoughts and emotions in her diary) that he write about their struggles trying to have a baby, Lucy is furious that he would even consider making light of their personal relationship. But when he goes ahead and does it anyway--without her knowledge--their love is tested in more ways than one. Elton's witty debut film also features small parts played by such British stars as Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson, Dawn French, and Joanna Lumley.

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Reviewed by: davybozal24-7
Posted on April 2, 2006 3:17 PM

This movie is based on Ben Elton's best - selling book called
' Inconceivable ' and deserves a wee mention .
Hugh Laurie ( Sam ) and Joely Richardson ( Lucy ) star in this international romantic smash hit as an irresistable couple who seem to have everything - good looks , successful careers , matching motorbikes and an enthusiastic love life .
The only thing they lack is the one thing that they really want - a baby.
Sam sets his sights on writing a successful screenplay , a comedy about a couple trying for a baby . The only problem is that Lucy is horrified at the idea . How will it end ?

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Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Interactive Menus, Theatrical Trailer, Direct Scene Access, Audio Commentary By Ben Elton And Hugh Laurie
Subtitles:	English
Year:	2000
Release Date:	January 15, 2001
Runtime:	110 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	D 093153
Keywords:	Baby, Comedy, General, Maybe
Genre:	Comedy