Have you ever told a lie that gets way out of hand? Like saying you know how to juggle at a party, only to end up bruised and covered in broken glass? Kinda Pregnant takes that concept, which could've been a short Family Guy cutaway, then stretches it into a 90-minute movie, and somehow makes it even more painful to sit through.
Amy Schumer stars as Lainy, a woman who starts faking a pregnancy after realizing the world treats expectant mothers better than sad, single teachers. It's a premise that could have led to some sharp social satire or, at the very least, a dumb-but-fun comedy. Instead, we get a movie that mistakes "gross" for "hilarious" and "chaotic" for "entertaining."
There are plenty of opportunities for laughs-Schumer's character sets a classroom on fire, tries to seduce a guy while hiding a fake baby bump, and even shoves a rotisserie chicken down her dress. But instead of landing like clever absurdity, it all just feels like someone throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping something sticks. (Spoiler: it doesn't.)
The supporting cast, including Jillian Bell, Brianne Howey, and Will Forte are all talented comedies. They do their best, but they're stranded in a script that feels like a series of rejected SNL sketches. Even Schumer, who has solid comedic chops, seems to be struggling with material that isn't nearly as funny as the movie thinks it is.
Look, I'm not against gross-out humor-I love Big Mouth because it taps into relatable experiences. But Kinda Pregnant just goes for random shock value without any wit or insight. It's like watching a stand-up comic bomb, only they won't get off the stage. By the time the movie ends with a runaway Zamboni causing thousands of dollars in property damage (yes, really), I was half asleep.
There are worse ways to spend your time, but there are way better ones, too. Like actually learning to juggle.
