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‘The Boss Baby: Family Business’ Review – It’s All About Family… And There’s Baby Ninjas

By Dom Fisher
July 1, 2021
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Synopsis:

In the sequel to DreamWorks Animation’s Oscar®-nominated blockbuster comedy, the Templeton brothers—Tim (James Marsden, X-Men franchise) and his Boss Baby little bro Ted (Alec Baldwin)—have become adults and drifted away from each other. Tim is now a married stay-at-home dad. Ted is a hedge fund CEO. But a new boss baby with a cutting-edge approach and a can-do attitude is about to bring them together again … and inspire a new family business.

Relationships take work. Whether romantic or otherwise, if you don’t put in any effort, that relationship will fizzle. If you find yourself alone due to said fizzle, it’s never too late to make amends. Things may not go back to normal immediately or at all but you have to try if you want them back in your life. Don’t let your pride get in the way.

“Just because you grow up doesn’t mean you have to grow apart.”

The world is in danger and only one baby can save the day in DreamWorks new film, The Boss Baby: Family Business. In this sequel to the 2017 Oscar-nominated film, The Boss Baby, it’s all about family. Dominic Toretto would be proud. Haven’t seen the first film? Fret not, I haven’t either, but I can assure you that it can be fully enjoyed without knowing the full background. Focusing on the drift and attempted rekindling of now adult brothers Tim and former boss baby, Theodore, the duo have a mission ahead of them that partners them with an unlikely ally. The film’s animation is great and easy to see why its predecessor was nominated for multiple awards. It’s comical at times with tons of mischief and spy activity. However, there are a few occasions where there is too much going on and the film loses focus and wanders off like a curious child. It may not be my favorite animated film this year but has plenty for the whole family to love. The film has a great score, a good overall family message, it celebrates intelligence and the stay-at-home dad, and it has Jeff Goldblum. Also, the threat they are attempting to thwart is fun and somewhat reminiscent of Kingsman. There is also a heartwarming subplot that I think many parents and bonus parents have experienced. So if you’re down for a family adventure, baby ninjas, and super-intelligent talking babies, this just might be the film for you or your family. I thought The Boss Baby: Family Business was just okay. Its rewatchability is medium.

Pacing & Pop

The pacing needed some work. I feel as if the film attempted to keep the attention of children viewers and lost some of its steam at times. What popped for me was the animation, it’s the film’s greatest achievement.

Characters & Chemistry

It’s always humorous to see a baby with a deep voice which why Alec Baldwin does great in these films as Boss Baby or Theodore. He has a very distinct cadence and rhythm when he speaks and it’s pretty entertaining hearing it come out of a baby. However, I think he met his match this go around. There’s a certain star that also has a very distinct voice, rhythm, and cadence, and that’s Jeff Goldblum. Goldblum plays our villain, Dr. Armstrong and his voice and delivery are always entertaining, especially coming out of an animated character. And let me not forget Amy Sedaris as Tina who is the glue to the entire story. She always has a voice that you can’t mistake. While the rest of the cast did great, those three really stand out.