Review of The Baby Formula (2008) by Lee B — 17 Jun 2018

Exceptionally good acting by the two leads and the writing starts out goofy but becomes heartfelt and real by the end. Startling is that both actresses really are pregnant.

This review of The Baby Formula (2008) was written by Lee B on 17 Jun 2018.

The Baby Formula has generally received mixed reviews.

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