
My Baby's Daddy
By Tom Cassidy,
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Sweet young fatherhood comedy; sex, language, stereotypes.

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What's the Story?
In MY BABY'S DADDY, three best friends each react differently when their respective girlfriends reveal they are pregnant. Will fatherhood make them change their ways?
Is It Any Good?
Sweet and good natured, this charming and sometimes risky comedy is full of flawed but likable characters. My Baby's Daddy co-writer Eddie Griffin gave himself the best part as Lonnie, a nerdy but huge-hearted guy who helps his friends settle into fatherhood. But Lonnie's the best of a good bunch, as the well-observed and excellently played characters all add something enjoyable to the story. Director Cheryl Dunye -- best known for her 1996 landmark Black queer indie movie The Watermelon Woman -- brings a depth and humanity that may have been lost in the hands of another director. While the positive messages get across loud and clear, the depth of the characters flaws are never shied away from.
Unfortunately, the film loses points for its treatment of some of the Asian characters. "Jokes" at how some words are pronounced and lazy, tired, racist remarks (anyone need to hear "me so horny" again?) drag the movie down in parts. This unnecessary aspect aside, My Baby's Daddy's heart is in the right place and it covers so many characters, there's something for everyone to learn. In addition to the vast array of characters comes an array of film styles, including a cartoon intro and an out-of-nowhere scene where a character hallucinates two babies talking to him. Hit or miss depending on taste, these just add flavour to an already brimming experience.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what lessons the three central characters in My Baby's Daddy learned? How did fatherhood change them? What character strengths did they each demonstrate?
Did you find the portrayal of any of the characters problematic? Would you classify any of them as being stereotypes? What are some of the dangers of stereotyping people?
Talk about some of the language used in the movie. Did it seem necessary or excessive? What did it contribute to the movie?
How was sex portrayed? Was it affectionate? Respectful? Parents, talk to your teens about your own values regarding sex and relationships.
Movie Details
- In theaters: January 9, 2004
- On DVD or streaming: June 1, 2004
- Cast: Eddie Griffin , Anthony Anderson , Michael Imperioli
- Director: Cheryl Dunye
- Inclusion Information: Queer directors, Black directors, Black actors, Black writers
- Studio: Miramax
- Genre: Comedy
- Topics: Friendship
- Character Strengths: Communication , Perseverance
- Run time: 86 minutes
- MPAA rating: PG-13
- MPAA explanation: sexual content, language and some drug references
- Last updated: February 25, 2023
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