Junior
A research scientist becomes the world's first pregnant man in order to test a drug he and a colleague have designed for expectant women. To carry out the trial, he has an embryo implant, believing that he will only carry the baby for three months – hardly expecting to face the prospect of giving birth.
Critics Sentiment
Alex disguised as woman hides at expectant mothers retreat
Larry suggests Alex impregnate himself with Junior ovum
The film recovers significantly from its lowest point when Larry proposes the pregnancy experiment (3.8) to one of its peak comedy moments with Alex disguised in the women's retreat (6.8).
Junior elicits a polarized but generally lukewarm response, with audiences either finding Schwarzenegger's committed performance genuinely funny or the entire premise too ridiculous to enjoy. The film peaks during its physical comedy sequences, particularly when Schwarzenegger appears in drag, but struggles with its biological implausibility and predictable plot mechanics. While the cast chemistry between Schwarzenegger, DeVito, and Thompson receives consistent praise, the overall execution fails to elevate the one-joke concept into something more substantial.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
Dr. Alex Hesse
Danny DeVito
Dr. Larry Arbogast
Emma Thompson
Dr. Diana Reddin
Frank Langella
Noah Banes
Pamela Reed
Angela
Aida Turturro
Louise
James Eckhouse
Ned Sneller
Megan Cavanagh
Willow
Welker White
Jenny
Kathleen Chalfant
Casitas Madres Receptionist
Merle Kennedy
Samantha
Judy Collins
Naomi
Mindy Seeger
Alice
Christopher Meloni
Mr. Lanzarotta
Antoinette Peragine
Mrs. Lanzarotta
Cassandra Wilson
Singer
Ellen McLaughlin
Chairwoman (FDA)
Stefan Gierasch
Edward Sawyer
Alexander Enberg
Arthur
Judy Ovitz
Stewardess
Crew
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