Comedies are one of those genres that constantly deliver something to the industry with most of them just being more of the same. Every so often there is something that comes along looking to find its own voice and bring the laughs along with it. The latest from Better Things director Pamela Adlon, Babes looks to give birth to laughs its own way and stars Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau, but is it worthy of bringing life into the world or should it have never been conceived?

Babes follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden and Dawn, who grew up together in NYC and are now firmly in different phases of adulthood. When carefree and single Eden decides to have a baby on her own after a one-night stand, their friendship faces its greatest challenge. Babes delves into the complexities of female friendship with a blend of laughter, tears, and labor pains.

Being a fan of both stars had me instantly interested in this film, but at the same time wasn’t sure what I was walking into. I am glad I knew little going in as it is filled with a ton of laughs, heart and real-life stress that everyone can relate to on some level. Sure, the film is a bit by the numbers, but thanks to the chemistry of the two stars and some great writing it manages to elevate it to something bigger than it might have been in someone else’s hands.

The story is simple and while there are some great twists in the direction in the second half that turn it all around, I applaud some of the bigger choices involving the one-night stand scenario. It didn’t waste a ton of time on trying to make the love affair into something more than it is and instead focuses on the life choices and changes that come with having kids. There is a sweet