Baby and Baby review: An unengaging mishmash of outdated conflicts and emotions

Movies By Thinkal Menon Feb 14, 2025 Read the article

Stories that are set around baby mix-ups are as old as hills; several films have milked the theme to the hilt. Prathap’s Baby and Baby is the latest to join the bandwagon.

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Billed as a family drama, its promo videos did not provide anything new, but the ensemble cast and humour were more than enough for movie lovers to look forward.

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The presence of a few seasoned actors helps some of the below-average scenes. The emotional angle attached to the mix-up, too, is likeable and convincing.

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The veterans Sathyaraj, Ravi, Ilavarasu and Anandraj give their best though their roles are underwritten. Ilavarasu stands out among them with his engaging histrionics.

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Jai, who plays one of the leads in Baby and Baby, looks confused in many scenes as he essays a character without much detailing to it.

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Baby and Baby relies on the same old formula with a stellar cast, but fails to deliver because of the lack of depth in characters and outdated treatment.

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The predictable screenplay and absence of high moments required in such a genre rub salt into the wound.

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