What to Expect When You're Expecting
Challenges of impending parenthood turn the lives of five couples upside down. Two celebrities are unprepared for the surprise demands of pregnancy; hormones wreak havoc on a baby-crazy author, while her husband tries not to be outdone by his father, who's expecting twins with his young trophy wife; a photographer's husband isn't sure about his wife's adoption plans; a one-time hook-up results in a surprise pregnancy for rival food-truck owners.
Critics Sentiment
Wendy breaks down during childbirth convention speech about pregnancy hardships
Rosie awakens bleeding and miscarries at the hospital
The film drops significantly from Wendy's acclaimed convention breakdown (7.8) to the poorly handled miscarriage sequence (4.2), a swing of 3.6 points.
Critics found this ensemble romantic comedy to be predictable but serviceable, with standout moments from the Dudes Group and Elizabeth Banks's breakdown sequence. While some storylines like Anna Kendrick's resonated emotionally, others felt underdeveloped, and the film was criticized for treating serious topics like miscarriage too lightly. Overall, reviewers saw it as decent entertainment for expecting parents but forgettable for general audiences.
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Jennifer Lopez
Holly
Chace Crawford
Marco
Anna Kendrick
Rosie Brennan
Cameron Diaz
Jules Baxter
Elizabeth Banks
Wendy Cooper
Brooklyn Decker
Skyler Cooper
Matthew Morrison
Evan Webber
Rodrigo Santoro
Alex
Ben Falcone
Gary Cooper
Dennis Quaid
Ramsey Cooper
Chris Rock
Vic
Rob Huebel
Gabe
Thomas Lennon
Craig
Amir Talai
Patel
Rebel Wilson
Janice
Joe Manganiello
Davis
Wendi McLendon-Covey
Kara
Kim Fields
Social Worker
Genesis Rodriguez
Courtney
Megan Mullally
Herself
Crew
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