Baby Geniuses Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Scientists kidnap babies to unlock the secrets of baby talk, but the real secret is how much diaper gravy you can fit into a 90-minute movie.

🍿 Baby Geniuses: Detailed Plot Synopsis

The BabyCo Conspiracy

Dr. Elena Kinder and Dr. Heep run BabyCo, a seemingly innocent baby product company that secretly researches ‘Babytalk,’ a supposed pre-language holding the secrets of the universe. They believe babies possess vast knowledge that is lost as they learn to speak. Their experiments involve raising babies in a controlled environment.

Sly’s Escape

Sylvester, nicknamed Sly, is a particularly intelligent toddler under Dr. Kinder’s care. Dissatisfied with his captive life, Sly repeatedly attempts to escape the BabyCo research facility. He eventually succeeds by hiding in a diaper truck, leading to a series of chaotic events.

The Twins Meet

While on the run, Sly encounters his long-lost twin brother, Whit, in a mall. Whit, raised in a loving family, has no knowledge of Sly’s existence or the BabyCo experiments. A case of mistaken identity leads to Whit being captured by BabyCo while Sly is taken home by Whit’s adopted mother, Robin.

The Switcheroo

Dr. Kinder soon realizes the twins have been switched. Seeing an opportunity, she decides to conduct a cross-evaluation, hoping to unlock the secrets of Babytalk through both a genius and a ‘normal’ baby. Meanwhile, Sly’s adoptive father, Dan, begins to suspect something unusual, as he finds he can understand the babies.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Sly (Leo Fitzgerald / Myles Fitzgerald / Gerry Fitzgerald): A mischievous, intelligent toddler who escapes a research facility and seeks to free other captive babies.
• Whit (Leo Fitzgerald / Myles Fitzgerald / Gerry Fitzgerald): Sly’s twin brother who was raised in a normal family, becoming caught up in the scientist’s experiments after being mistaken for his brother.
• Elena (Kathleen Turner): The driven, unethical scientist who runs BabyCo and conducts experiments on babies to decipher their secret language.
• Heep (Christopher Lloyd): Elena’s quirky, obedient assistant, who helps her in her scientific pursuits and unethical experiments.
• Dan (Peter MacNicol): Robin’s husband and a pre-school researcher who can understand babies and helps rescue them.
• Robin (Kim Cattrall): Elena’s niece and Dan’s wife who adopts Sly.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Sly: “Have you said ‘Dada’ yet? They’ll love that.” – Sly coaches another baby on how to manipulate adults for attention.
• Sly: “My disguise sucks!” – Sly expresses dissatisfaction with his attempt to blend in with a disguise.
• Carrie: “Nah, that’s stupid! I’ve decided the first words I want to say will be The Gettysburg Address.” – Carrie rejects the idea of saying ‘Dada’, opting for a more intellectual choice.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $12,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $27,250,736
• Worldwide Gross: $36,450,736

💥 Baby Geniuses Reviews

Personal Review

Oh my god, I can’t believe this movie exists. I watched it because I was curious, and now I wish I could unsee it. The talking babies are creepy, the plot is ridiculous, and the whole thing just feels like a fever dream. When Christopher Lloyd signed on, I thought this could be something interesting, but I was wrong. I love Kim Cattrall, but she couldn’t save this movie. If you value your sanity, stay far, far away!

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of silly, over-the-top comedies”
  • “Those interested in movies with ‘so bad it’s good’ appeal”
  • “Families looking for a movie that’s intentionally outlandish”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Mild cartoon violence”
  • “Some crude humor (e.g., ‘diaper gravy’)”
  • “Unethical scientific experimentation themes”

Professional Reviews

• Rotten Tomatoes: “A bizarre and unsettling mix of slapstick and pseudo-science, Baby Geniuses is a cinematic misfire that fails to entertain on any level. The CGI mouths are nightmare fuel.
• Common Sense Media: “Babies in martial arts action is as bad as it sounds. This flick can make you think that the human race is doomed, that maybe intelligent life exists on another planet, but that it’s best to leave Earth alone if this is the best entertainment we can offer.
• IMDb: “It’s one of those things where it’s unexplainable. When you watch a movie, you want to feel satisfied. You want to have a good time. There are a million movies that will give you this feeling. Baby Geniuses, however, is NOT one of these movies. It will make you feel ripped off and you will want an hour and a half back on your life.

Audience Reactions

Some viewers found the movie funny for its sheer absurdity.: While universally panned, a few viewers enjoyed it as a so-bad-it’s-good experience.

A few kids enjoyed this film a lot, especially for its silliness and fun fantasy.: Some viewers found it enjoyable to watch with kids.

Overall Consensus: Widely considered one of the worst movies ever made, with few redeeming qualities.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The film is infamous for its poor CGI used to animate the babies’ mouths, which was widely criticized.”
• “Reportedly, the child actors had difficulty understanding and delivering the adult-like dialogue, which led to numerous takes and post-production adjustments.”
• “Bob Clark, the director, also directed ‘A Christmas Story,’ showcasing a wide range in his directorial choices.”

🖥️ How to Watch Baby Geniuses?

As of October 2024, ‘Baby Geniuses’ is available for rent or purchase on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu. Check your local listings for streaming options.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Baby Geniuses, you might like these similar films:

• Look Who’s Talking (1989): Features babies with adult voices and inner monologues, offering a comedic perspective on infancy.
• Problem Child (1990): A dark comedy about a mischievous child causing chaos, similar to the antics of the ‘genius’ babies.
• Spy Kids (2001): Children with extraordinary abilities engaging in espionage, mirroring the babies’ secret world.
• Baby’s Day Out (1994): A baby outsmarts adult kidnappers in a series of slapstick situations.

🛒 Baby Geniuses Related Products

• Baby Geniuses DVD: Own the movie everyone loves to hate! A must-have for any connoisseur of cinematic train wrecks. Guaranteed to spark conversation (and maybe arguments).
• Diapers: Protect your little genius with premium diapers. Because even super-intelligent babies make messes.
• Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy: Start your baby’s journey into becoming a musical genius with the Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes. Featuring colorful lights, easy to grip design and classical melodies, it is the perfect musical introduction for your little one.
• Gerber Organic 2nd Foods Baby Food: Gerber 2nd Foods help expose babies to a variety of tastes & ingredient combinations which is important to help them accept new flavors. Because even baby geniuses should eat healthy and nutritious foods.

🎧 Soundtrack

Baby Geniuses features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “A Gift of Love” – performed by Randy Travis

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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