The Boss Baby

About The Boss Baby

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• Making / Production
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About

"The Boss Baby" is a 2017 animated comedy film that follows the story of a suit-wearing, briefcase-carrying baby who is on a mission to thwart a dastardly plot by puppies to steal the love of parents from babies. The film explores themes of sibling rivalry, love, and family bonds in a humorous and heartwarming way. As the story unfolds, the Boss Baby teams up with his older brother, Tim, to save the day and restore the balance between babies and puppies.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by DreamWorks Animation and directed by Tom McGrath. It is based on the picture book of the same name by Marla Frazee. The animation in the film is vibrant and visually engaging, bringing to life the imaginative world of babies and puppies with charm and humor.

Actors

• Alec Baldwin - Voiced the Boss Baby character. Baldwin's portrayal of the Boss Baby as clever, charismatic, and slightly bossy added a unique charm to the character.
• Steve Buscemi - Voiced the character of Francis E. Francis, the villainous CEO of Puppy Co. Buscemi brought a blend of humor and menace to the character.
• Jimmy Kimmel - Provided the voice for Tim's father, Ted Templeton, capturing the essence of a loving but clueless parent with comedic flair.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Boss Baby was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 90th Academy Awards.
• The film's unique premise of a baby in a suit leading a covert mission provided a fresh take on the concept of sibling rivalry.
• Alec Baldwin's distinctive voice and comedic timing added to the Boss Baby's memorable character design.

Awards

The Boss Baby was nominated for the Best Animated Feature at the 90th Academy Awards.

Quotes

• "Cookies are for closers." - Boss Baby
• "Love is for children." - Francis E. Francis

Music

The musical score for The Boss Baby was composed by Hans Zimmer, who created a playful and whimsical soundtrack that complemented the film's lighthearted tone.

Soundtrack

• "Blackbird" by The Beatles
• "Welcome to the Real World" by Alan Silvestri
• "Cheek to Cheek" by Fred Astaire