what to expect when you're expecting

On thursday I was invited to attend the press screening of What to Expect When You’re Expecting, which is soon to be released in cinemas. I was really looking forward to seeing this movie as it promised to be a heart warming big screen comedy; I love a film that is both funny and meaningful.

The film is based on the New York Times bestseller of the same name, What to Expect When You’re Expecting. It tackles a variety of preconceived ideas that people have regarding pregnancy and parenthood. Although light-hearted, the film also focuses on the more emotional aspects of being a parent-to-be. The basic plot follows the lives of five couples, as they each prepare for the responsibilities of parenthood. Each of the couples are representative of possible pre-parenthood situations, which allows most viewers to connect with a few of the various stories portrayed. As a mother, having gone through two pregnancies myself, I could certainly relate to quite a few of the situations in the film.

The star-studded cast all deliver great performances but my favourite character in the film is Wendy, played by Elizabeth Banks. Wendy is a baby-crazy author who when faced with the reality of her own pregnancy realises that it is not all that the books and magazines portray it to be! She is constantly searching for the “glow” that pregnancy promises to bring.

Another actor that stands out is Chris Rock, who is the leader of “the dudes group”{the dads}, who in my opinion brings the true element of comedy to the film. The dads agree that ‘whatever is discussed in dudes group stays in dudes group’ and they have a strict policy of no judgement! The film although funny is definitely not a side-splitting comedy but rather a romantic film peppered with humorous moments.

Ultimately the film is about understanding that no matter what you plan for, life (and especially parenthood) doesn’t always deliver what you expect.

What to Expect When You’re Expecting is due to be released in cinemas on the 15th June 2012.

To find out more about the film and cast see my previous synopsis of the film click here

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Pregnancy can be an overwhelming experience, filled with lots of surprises and “unknowns” – you never really know “what to expect when you’re expecting”! It can be tough just trying to fall pregnant, never mind the actual pregnancy, the birth and all the 100’s of decisions there are to make. It’s always easier to laugh about it, after the fact! We all need a good laugh sometimes and what better than a great comedy to do the job! I am super excited about the release of “What to expect when you’re expecting” in cinemas next month. It looks hilarious and has a fantastic cast!

The film is inspired by the perennial New York Times bestseller of the same name, What to Expect When You’re Expecting. It is a hilarious and heartfelt big screen comedy, about five couples whose intertwined lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood.

Delighted at the prospect of starting a family, TV fitness guru Jules (Cameron Diaz) and dance show star Evan (Matthew Morrison) find that their fast-paced celebrity lives don’t stand a chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy.

Baby-crazy author and advocate Wendy (Elizabeth Banks) gets a taste of her own militant mommy advice, when pregnancy hormones ravage her body. While Wendy’s husband, Gary (Ben Falcone), struggles not to be outdone by his competitive alpha-Dad, Ramsey (Denis Quaid), who’s expecting twins with his much younger trophy wife, Skyler (Brooklyn Decker).

Photographer Holly (Jennifer Lopez) is prepared to travel the globe to adopt a child. Her husband Alex (Rodrigo Santoro) 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! Rival, food truck, chefs Rosie and Marco’s surprise hook-up leaves them wondering, what to do, when your first child comes before your first date?

“What to Expect When You’re Expecting” promises to be a humorous and uplifting tale of all the unexpected trials and triumphs of welcoming a child into the world. The film stars Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, Chris Rock, Rodrigo Santoro, Ben Falcone and Joe Manganiello.

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The film is due to be released in cinemas in South Africa on the 15^th June 2012, so keep a look out for it and I will definitely do a review after I have seen it!

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