![]() ![]() The movie certainly maneuvers through the fantastical, depicting a baby factory, baby-run corporations, and a cutthroat competition for adult human affection between dogs and babies.īut given the story in its most straightforward, face value presentation, it leaves much room open for interpretation. Several lines are clearly aimed at adults, since they include references to movies like Gladiator, Shawshank Redemption, Terminator, Lord of the Rings, etc.The Boss Baby begins with an interesting depiction of one young boy's vivid imagination which immediately brings the entire movie into question, leaving viewers wondering whether the story of the sharp-witted and cunning title character is but a figment of his imagination, another wild ride into one of his fantasy lands, or perhaps a coping mechanism to deal with the reality that a new sibling is practically knocking at the door. Characters occasionally use words like "butt," "sucks," "heck," and "what the frittata." In one brief moment, a pair of kids accidentally see/show their baby genitals (off camera) and scream in comical horror. There's a bit of potty and crying-baby humor, as well as a fixation on one character's obsession with sweets/sugar. The plot also includes a disturbing case of mass hypnotism and mind control. But, also as in the original, there are potentially frightening moments of peril/conflict, including chases, some destruction, mild bullying among kids at a competitive school, and fight scenes between babies (some of whom are, questionably, dressed as ninjas). ![]() The series continues to emphasize the value of family, teamwork, and communication. mission and must work through their differences to defeat a dangerous new villain. Adult brothers Tim (now voiced by James Marsden) and Ted Templeton (still Alec Baldwin) are once again lured into a Baby Corp. Parents need to know that The Boss Baby: Family Business is the sequel to 2017's The Boss Baby - both of which are loosely based on Marla Frazee's picture books. ![]()
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