The Boss Baby

The Boss Baby is a 2017 American computer-animated comedy film directed by Tom McGrath and written by Michael McCullers, based on the 2010 picture book of the same name by Marla Frazee. The film features the voices of Alec Baldwin, Miles Bakshi, Tobey Maguire, Jimmy Kimmel, and Lisa Kudrow, and follows the story of a suit-wearing, briefcase-carrying baby who teams up with his older brother to stop a plot by Francis Francis, the CEO of Puppy Co.. The film was produced by Ramsey Ann Naito and features music by Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe, who have also worked on films like Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted and Kung Fu Panda 3.

Plot

The film tells the story of Tim Templeton, a 7-year-old boy who is jealous of the attention his parents, Janice Templeton and Ted Templeton, give to his new baby brother, who is dressed in a suit and carries a briefcase. The baby, who is voiced by Alec Baldwin, is a suit-wearing, briefcase-carrying infant who is on a mission to stop a plot by Francis Francis, the CEO of Puppy Co., to replace babies with puppies. Along the way, the baby teams up with Tim Templeton and together they go on a series of adventures, including a visit to Las Vegas and a meeting with Eugene Francis, the son of Francis Francis. The film features a range of humorous characters, including Big Boss Baby, Triple Threat Babies, and Staci, and includes references to films like The Godfather and The Matrix.

Production

The film was produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by 20th Century Fox, which has also distributed films like Ice Age: Collision Course and Rio 2. The film was directed by Tom McGrath, who has also directed films like Madagascar and Megamind, and written by Michael McCullers, who has also written films like Shrek the Third and Mr. Peabody & Sherman. The film features the voices of Alec Baldwin, Miles Bakshi, Tobey Maguire, Jimmy Kimmel, and Lisa Kudrow, and includes music by Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe, who have also worked on films like The Lion King and The Prince of Egypt. The film was edited by James Ryan, who has also edited films like Home and Penguins of Madagascar, and features cinematography by Kramer Morgenthau, who has also worked on films like Thor: The Dark World and Game of Thrones.

Characters

The film features a range of characters, including Tim Templeton, a 7-year-old boy who is jealous of the attention his parents give to his new baby brother, and The Boss Baby, a suit-wearing, briefcase-carrying infant who is on a mission to stop a plot by Francis Francis. The film also features Janice Templeton and Ted Templeton, the parents of Tim Templeton and The Boss Baby, and Eugene Francis, the son of Francis Francis. The film includes a range of humorous characters, including Big Boss Baby, Triple Threat Babies, and Staci, and features references to films like The Godfather and The Matrix. The characters in the film are voiced by a range of actors, including Alec Baldwin, Miles Bakshi, Tobey Maguire, Jimmy Kimmel, and Lisa Kudrow, who have also appeared in films like The Aviator and Friends.

Release

The film was released on March 31, 2017, by 20th Century Fox, which has also released films like Ice Age: Collision Course and Rio 2. The film was released in a range of countries, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and China, and was available in a range of formats, including 3D and IMAX. The film was promoted through a range of marketing campaigns, including trailers and television commercials, and features a range of promotional partners, including PepsiCo and McDonald's. The film was also released on DVD and Blu-ray by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, which has also released films like Deadpool and The Revenant.

Reception

The film received a range of reviews from critics, with some praising the film's humor and animation, while others criticized the film's plot and characters. The film holds a rating of 53% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on reviews from critics like Peter Travers and A.O. Scott, and a rating of 50 on Metacritic, based on reviews from critics like Rolling Stone and The New York Times. The film was also a commercial success, grossing over $498 million at the box office, making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2017, along with films like Beauty and the Beast and The Fate of the Furious. The film's success can be attributed to its marketing campaign, which included partnerships with Facebook and Instagram, and its release in a range of countries, including the United States, Canada, and China.

Sequel

A sequel to the film, titled The Boss Baby: Family Business, was released on July 2, 2021, by Universal Pictures, which has also released films like F9: The Fast Saga and No Time to Die. The film was directed by Tom McGrath and written by Michael McCullers, and features the voices of Alec Baldwin, Miles Bakshi, Tobey Maguire, Jimmy Kimmel, and Lisa Kudrow, who have also appeared in films like The Aviator and Friends. The film follows the story of Tim Templeton and The Boss Baby as they team up to stop a new villain, and features a range of humorous characters and references to films like The Godfather and The Matrix. The film was promoted through a range of marketing campaigns, including trailers and television commercials, and features a range of promotional partners, including PepsiCo and McDonald's. The film's release was accompanied by a range of merchandise, including toys and clothing, and was available in a range of formats, including 3D and IMAX. Category:American animated films