Babies review: Child-free couples finally have a comedy that doesnt make them a punchline
Lauren Miller Rogen and Seth Rogen tackle a heteronormative stigma with humor.
Heteronormative assumptions that all married couples must procreate led to aggressive pressure to have children for the couple in question. The comedy film Babies addresses the experience of being the only child-free couple among friends who have become parents. Written and directed by Lauren Miller Rogen, the movie features her husband Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick as the couple.
Miller Rogen's previous film, For A Good Time, Call…, is highly recommended for those who haven't seen it. Babies effectively explores the inner thoughts and struggles of Annie, the alter ego of Miller Rogen, through her inner monologue. The film also tackles the responsibilities of caring for elderly parents, offering a more nuanced perspective on the child-free lifestyle.
Overall, Babies provides a fresh and entertaining take on the subject, without resorting to making the child-free feel like a punchline.
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