Athena and Lilith want to have a baby, and they want their child to be the biological child of both women. Luckily, Athena works in a scientific research lab where biologists have managed to fertilize one female mouse with another female mouse’s eggs. After cajoling one of the scientists into secretly performing the procedure on them, Athena is impregnated by Lilith. Later, Lilith is impregnated by Athena, without Athena even knowing about it.
Unfortunately, this comic film staggers while juggling a variety of weighty issues on top of the main premise—Alzheimmers, addiction, unaccepting parents, and pregnancy jealousy. Wasn’t the miracle of two women making one baby more than enough of a subject? The faux documentary style of the film detracts more than it adds, and doesn’t mesh with the narrative—if the couple is trying to keep the scientifically suspect procedure a secret, why bring in the film crew?
Quality comic relief is supplied by a number of supporting characters (the randy grandmother and serious scientists, specifically), but that doesn’t make up for ponderous plotline.
Reviewed by, Nicole Pasini
Management Analyst – Training and Staff
