I’ve seen just about every great comedy known to man, from “It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” to “Animal House” to “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” to the more recent “American Pie” series. They are all classic comedies. And so is “Nine Months”, a heartwarming comedy about love and pregnancy and the ups and downs that go along with it.
Hugh Grant turns in a charming performance as Samuel Faulkner, a child physciatrist who has everything a man could possibly want -a porsche, a beautiful and an adoring girlfriend, Rebecca (Julianne Moore). But things soon go awry when Moore becomes pregnant, throwing Grant into a tizzy and forcing him to change his life completely. Heartbreak and hilarity, ending in a warm and happy way typical of today’s films.
There are many hilarious moments in this film, such as the fist fight in the toy store with Arnie the Dinosaur and the delivery scene (one of the funniest climaxes in any comedy). But the thing that makes “Nine Months” really work is the strong supporting cast. Joan Cusack and Tom Arnold are perfect as Sam and Rebecca’s overbearing but well meaning (and also expecting) friends. In fact, Tom Arnold is so likable in this film that it may force some people to forgive him for being the obnoxious jerk he is in reality (sorry, Tom). Jeff Goldblum, albeit in a small role, turns in a excellent performance as Sam’s bachelor friend Sean, who helps Samuel cope with the problems he faces. But the best of the bunch is, without a doubt, Robin Williams. Playing Dr. Kosevich, a Russian dcotor about to make his first human delivery. Williams is hilarious especially when he mangles the English language.
If you’re looking for nonstop laughs in a comedy that delivers, please do yourself a favor and pick up “Nine Months”. Trust me, you will certainly not regret it. (Bonus: while there are no extra features, at the end, you get to see what all the stars look like as babies. Boy, Jeff Goldblum still had the same haircut).
Cast
- Hugh Grant – Samuel Faulkner
- Julianne Moore – Rebecca Taylor-Faulkner
- Tom Arnold – Marty Dwyer
- Joan Cusack – Gail Dwyer
- Jeff Goldblum – Sean Fletcher
- Robin Williams – Dr. Kosevich
