Baby Boom

Baby Boom is one of Diane Keaton's best job of acting especially with an amazing story and script. The child who plays in this with her is just beautiful and looks like the one on "Gerber Baby" products. I give this DVD as a gift to family and friends.

I’m a man in my 40’s and I love this film. Seeing the way a woman turns her back on a career so she can be a mother is exactly what many women need. Almost a century of f*minism and look around— women aren’t happy anymore. This film brings out what women’s happiness really looks like.About the DVD itself. No it doesn’t offer special features or a fancy case or box art. The menu offers the film, subtitles, and the movie trailer. Very basic. I tend to believe as my own opinion that MGM and Hollywood didn’t want to put any special effort into a film that doesn’t push f*minism. Too bad. It’s a great film that every modern woman should take to heart.

I have seen this movie numerous times reason I wanted to own. It’s a belated Christmas gift to myself. It’s funny but also has a positive message for women. We don’t need men to control our goals. We can achieve them on our own. And has a happy ending. Highly recommend.

GREAT

I am a sucker for classic 80s films (hence my profile name) and this has to be one fo MY FAVORITE films not only of the 80s but of all time. I have watched it countless times and I still never get tired of it. I watched it again last night and it still feels as fresh as the first time I saw it. Sure the film is a bit dated but you have to remember it was released in 1987 (which is actually part of its charm). However the film itself has definitely withstood the test of time, and it is really a shame that they just don't make films with quality talent like this anymore. The script, acting, directing, production is all superb in this film. I won't go into all the details about the plot of the film since it has already been discussed by many other reviewers.One of the things I love about the film is the scenes in Vermont which are absolutely beautiful. Diane Keaton plays a hard-driven career woman who leaves NYC for a quieter life in rural Vermont. I think the reason this film works so well is that so many of us have had this same fantasy: escape the crazy rat race of the big city and get back to a more simpler, relaxing way of life. I have always dreamed of doing that and I won't give up on that dream! There is more to life than making money and I think that is the real point of the film. I am thrilled that I have added this movie to my DVD collection and highly recommend it to everyone, you will surely not be disappointed!

I love this movie! One of my favorites!

Besides the fact that Diane Keaten is probably one of my five top favorite actresses, and I've loved most all of her films, from Woody Alan to REDS. , I'm convinced she can play any kind of part in any kind of film.This is an interesting film in that she has to change characters so many times. At first a hard working first class wealthy business woman, then a mom who hasn't the slightest idea of how to take of a baby she inherits and finally a gal whose moved to the NE in a house she saw in the newspaper, and where her roof caves in in the middle of winter, her well runs dry and just about everything that could go wrong with this house she's bought in Vermont brings her to the point of poverty. Close to a nervous break down, she changes course again.She makes a come back, and with her orchard begins to make baby apple sauce. Tons of it, and it sells, and sells and sells, and next thing we know, she's been called back to her old job in NY where she's presented with her great come back. But she turns it down. If they can do it, so can she. Diane Keaten plays all of her different parts great, and I love this film. Of course, it's not REDS, and it's not Woody but I like it just the same.

This is actually one of my favorite films from the 80's. Diane Keaton couldn't be more perfect as the hard-pressed "cold, career women" that thanks to an unexpected "inheritance," learns many lessons about living in the fast ... and slow lanes.Diane's characterization of conflicting intentions after coming out of the adoption agency is one of the best on film and Nancy Meyers/Charles Shyer carry a consistent and quality film that we often don't see today. There is actually a story and arc here --- not a "Citizen Cane," but nonetheless, fulfilling from beginning to end.Additionally, there are some terrific performances in this rather overlooked gem, specifically from Keaton, but also from the twin actresses that played 'Elizabeth.' Of course, I'm sure this was due to some immense "luck" by directer, Shyer in capturing the absolute PERFECT look from a 10-11 month old (or whatever age they were); however, 'Elizabeth's' look at Keaton in the adoption agency about tears my heart out.There are so many wonderful scenes in this film, I could go on an on. Despite the above, this is a true comedy and a well written one --- that doesn't push the humor in your face or try to reach with grossness, however I laugh out loud often. Many call this a "chick flick," well ... I am a man, and this is one film I enjoy over and over. It is a charming movie that puts me and my family in a better mood every time we watch it.The ONLY reason I gave it four stars here (it deserves 5) is because of the DVD transfer. It is AWFUL. Anyone out there know how to convince these studios to give us BETTER transfers of films that, although may not blockbusters, are still as valued by many who appreciate quality work and a wonderful story? It seems that they used an old television pan and scan copy and then letter-boxed it. Why? It's worse than you can sometimes find on television (as the very bottom and top of all frames are cropped). If you get a chance, copy it from AMC (however, I wish they would convert to HD).Nevertheless, it will usually look better than this DVD, but ... DON'T miss this lovely charmer. You'll feel GOOD at the end. If you don't, and I say this honestly, you have no heart. Ha!