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Sweet Scottish Comedy: Parenthood Surprise on a Budget
15 Sep
Summary
- First-time director Kevin Walls helms a low-budget Scottish comedy.
- Eilidh, an art school dropout, faces an unexpected pregnancy.
- The film balances sweet moments with some awkward comedic scenes.
First-time director Kevin Walls delivers a surprisingly sweet Scottish comedy centered on flatmates Eilidh and Cameron as they prepare for parenthood. Eilidh, an art school dropout working as a barista, finds herself unexpectedly pregnant by her friend-with-benefits, Cameron.
Cameron is on the cusp of landing his dream job, making the timing of a baby seem incredibly inconvenient. The narrative avoids the abortion debate, focusing instead on Eilidh's gut decision to continue the pregnancy and Cameron's anxieties about his career. While Eilidh generally handles her pregnancy with cheer, a bizarre 'mumzilla' scene involving a stolen cot briefly lowers the film's tone.
Despite some comedic missteps, the film offers gentle moments, including wisdom from Cameron's supportive father. It explores the disruption of life's plans and the sweet, albeit sometimes awkward, journey into early parenthood.
