What to Expect When You're Expecting
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41 out of 100

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4.7 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 37 Ratings

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  • Starring: Anna Kendrick, Brooklyn Decker, Cameron Diaz, Chace Crawford, Chris Rock, Dennis Quaid, Elizabeth Banks, Jennifer Lopez, Matthew Morrison, Rodrigo Santoro, Thomas Lennon
  • Summary: Over the moon about starting a family, TV fitness guru Jules and dance show star Evan find that their high-octane celebrity lives don't stand a chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy. Baby-crazy author and advocate Wendy gets a taste of her own militant mommy advice when pregnancy hormones ravage her body; while Wendy's husband, Gary, struggles not to be outdone by his competitive alpha-Dad, who's expecting twins with his much younger trophy wife, Skyler. Photographer Holly is prepared to travel the globe to adopt a child, but her husband Alex isn't so sure, and tries to quiet his panic by attending a "dudes" support group, where new fathers get to tell it like it really is. And quandary: what to do when your first child comes before your first date? (Lionsgate)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 30
  3. Negative: 7 out of 30
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Ty Burr
    May 17, 2012
    75
    The writing is sharp and the performances bright, and if you've been through the forced gestational march known as pregnancy, there are knowing laughs to be had. If you haven't, do yourself a favor and stay away.
  2. Boxoffice Magazine
    Reviewed by: Pete Hammond
    May 15, 2012
    60
    What to expect from What to Expect When You're Expecting: laughs, heart and a terrific ensemble of actors doing what they do best.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: A.O. Scott
    May 17, 2012
    60
    The overall mood is of warm reassurance, and some of it is even pretty funny.
  4. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    May 17, 2012
    38
    Morning sickness afflicts most of the potential mommies. For me, the movie itself triggered the vomiting.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 7 out of 17
  1. FabulousCity
    10
    These critics are nuts!!! And this is why I NEVER EVER believe what they say! The movie was hilarious!!! Love Cameron Diaz and the cast! True entertainment!!!!! Thank you!!!… Expand
  2. GagaForGhibli
    8
    The Critic's Are Crazy!
    This Is A Good Movie!
    JLO Does A Great Job!
  3. Rikiege
    5
    There is a good argument, and the film is very scattered. The scored with 5 points because you laugh.
  4. steelridder
    3
    I expected a lot more from this movie! First of all, I think its not really a good movie for teenagers to watch! I expected it to be a lot more humorous but instead it's more a description about pregnant woman's hormones!… Expand

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