If you like babies and are the least bit interested in watching some of their major milestones in their first year – this film will surely entertain. The added enjoyment comes from the comparison of these milestones across the world as we watch four babies grow up simultaneously in Japan, Namibia, San Fransisco, and Mongolia.
The film has a wonderful musical score as backdrop to some tender, humorous, and most fascinating visual scenes of babies just being babies. The lack of narration adds to the enjoyment of this film because it allows the viewer to scan the scenes at will and enjoy all the adorable moments that come from watching babies.
Children will also enjoy this film but should be warned in advance of the nudity in the Namibian scenes. It is a reality in that part of the world and the director Thomas Balmes honest look at babies in their habitats will educate everyone. We enjoyed the obvious comparisons of babies, but also were intrigued with differences in mothering and it prompted a lengthy discussion about hands-on versus hands-off parenting styles around the world.
We rated this film 3 to 4 out of 5 because the babies are all adorable and the director was bright enough to end the film when the story ended at 78 minutes which makes it a brief and entertaining snapshot.
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