It's that phenomenon, which parents with more than one child know so well, that formed the basis for a 2010 children's book by American author/illustrator Marla Frazee, and the animated feature film that the book inspired, 2017's "The Boss Baby" (PG, 1:37).
When the new baby suddenly seems to be getting all the attention and when his or her every cry is answered immediately and every whim is catered to, that baby can seem to be the boss. To that firstborn, it can suddenly seem like absolutely everything has changed and that the new arrival is now more important than anything or anyone else. Having a second child in the home is tough to get used to – especially for the first child. He was uncharacteristically restless, up and down all night, while his sister seemed perfectly content (for that first night anyway). That first night, she slept like well, like a baby. I learned something important about children right after my newborn baby girl came home from the hospital. Reviewed by Tristan T., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. It opens in theaters nationwide on Maso, go check it out. It is rated PG for mild humor and I recommend it for ages 6 to 14, although the whole family will enjoy it.
Director Tom McGrath states "I want this movie to draw you in and make you move to the edge of your seat, not pull away from the screen" and I believe he achieved that goal. The Boss Baby is an enjoyable film safe to keep you and your family thoroughly entertained. As an only child, it's funny that there are times the movie made me want to have a brother and, other times, I'm happy to be an only child. There are so many magical moments throughout. Several times I found myself times trying to find them in the scene. Also, there are many toys from the 70s and 80s included which I enjoyed. Watching a working large scale replica of one of my favorite games when I was young (Mouse Trap) was particularly fun. My favorite scene is when Tim and Boss Baby work together to sneak into Puppy Co. I feel that Baldwin's voice talent in this is one of the key reasons this movie shines. His witty personality mixed with a take-charge attitude bursts through the screen. Alec Baldwin voices this character with great panache. He says that the movie is partially an apology letter to his own brother for all the grief he put him in when they were young. The Boss Baby is fabulously directed by Tom McGrath, who you might recognize from his work on all three Madagascar movies and Megamind. And in the midst of it all, Tim and his new brother Boss Baby (Alec Baldwin) learn the true meaning of the love of family. Much to Tim's surprise, the two bond when they join forces to uncover the evil plot of the CEO of Puppy Co. Tim and Boss Baby face sibling rivalry, trying to both win the affection of their parents.
7-year-old Tim (Miles Christopher Bakshi) had the perfect life and the full attention of his parents until one day, a new arrival took it all away and became the Boss of his family. Dreamworks' The Boss Baby, is an extraordinary, fun and lighthearted animated film based on an award-winning picture book by Marla Frazee.