Conception (2011)

Some truly memorable lines. I would like to quote a few, but it might distract others. Excellent ensemble cast. Parts of the film hit so close to home that it could be uncomfortable in a good way. Rent it on Apple's website. Sounds cliché, but there is something for everyone. The age range of the characters and both sexes are (almost) equally represented is a plus. Some big names in the film. Check it out. The film is easy to relate to. Some interesting scenarios and circumstances. A good date movie. I learned a lot about the details of conception and childbirth that I didn't previously know. Both actresses form Modern Family were excellent.

"Conception" is charming, cute, and sincere. The situations are realistic and relatable, and the characters are true ... and it hits every note perfectly. I won't summarize it here (it's pretty clear what the storyline is!), I'll give the filmmakers credit for finding new ways to surprise us, to keep the stories engaging, and to make the relationships, whether they're brand-new or established, realistic and sweet. And although you might think it's going to end in a very predictable way, it doesn't. The ending is more poignant than you might expect. It's certainly not a movie for kids, but certainly a good movie for a date (maybe not a first date!), or if you and the Mrs. (or Mr.) have a night without the kids. It's easy to understand why this was a festival success.

This is a great date night movie to either inspire baby-making or discourage it, depending on your place in life ;)It is really funny, the characters were all really human, and I could relate to the situations.The film touches on all the ways in which babies are conceived, for better and for worse, but handles it all with levity and humor. The performances are all excellent and it's directed and shot with a light touch.Gregory Smith, one of my favorite young actors, is a adorable and very sexy. This film should have had a theatrical release, but I was lucky enough to be able to see it on demand.Cute, refreshing, and a little bit of raunch!

I saw this film tonight (April 2011 Newport Beach Film Fest), and was able to take part in the Q & A with some of the cast and the writer/director. As I told Josh, "I'm basically a prude...". I told him quite truthfully that my friend and I came because we are fans of Alan Tudyk and both of us were not sure if we'd be comfortable with the movie. But, even though Alan did not attend, and yes, it is an adult movie, with realistic/graphic sexual content, the story telling/writing/editing, all aspects of production were so very honest and real that I was able to just look down at my little program booklet during some scenes, and not be too embarrassed or shocked. The nicest thing about the evening was the cast and director answering questions, and being so open about the extremely small budget they worked with the incredibly short shooting schedule they had...it's totally amazing that they made this high quality film under those conditions, a real testament to the talent of all involved. Later, as we were leaving the party, Josh's wife (I am so sorry that I cannot remember her name, I left my program in my friend's car), stopped me and thanked me for my question and kind comments. That really made my night! I told her I could actually say much more, but I'd keep her too long. The one thing I wish I'd said to them both, was I absolutely LOVED the Pro-Life aspect of this movie. Even with the couples that were not planning to conceive, and especially for those who did not WANT to, we see the product of each conception in the most charming of scenes! The joke was made about 'never make a movie with kids or animals'...and the lesson is, they absolutely can steal the show. I told this very talented duo that I told my friend, "I really need grandkids!", after seeing the adorable tykes in very natural settings. As for rating, this movie will have to be "R" rated, it is very 'realistic' in some of the 'sex' scenes, the language is peppered with very graphic and blunt content and words. There is some nudity, and of course, just by the very nature of the subject, it is 'adult themed'. But even with my 'prude' meter running at full throttle, I was charmed, touched, amused and had quite a few laugh out loud moments. We see such a wide range of personalities, partners, individuals...each play so true to life that I noted to my friend, 'they actually played it more 'real' that I thought Hollywood could be'. There were some very serious issues touched on without being overly mellow-dramatic, it didn't try to 'preach' to the audience with big neon signs saying, 'see how bad this is'...just the dialog and in one scene with Alan Tudyk, the hilarious look on his face told volumes. Unlike me, this movie was not long winded in it's story telling, it seemed to be so perfectly delivered, so tightly written that we get a full 'novel' of a film in the most perfect way. Props to everyone. I was blown away!!