'Premature' review: Scottish comedy finds charm in unexpected pregnancy plot
Director Kevin Walls's debut film follows flatmates navigating an unplanned pregnancy with screwball energy, though some comedy moments fall flat.
The film centers on Eilidh, an art school dropout working as a barista, and her flatmate Cameron, a finance worker, who discover she is unexpectedly pregnant three months into their friends-with-benefits relationship. According to the review, Walls crafts the story with a lighthearted, Scottish charm, presenting a couple beginning their first date while expecting a child—a reversal of typical life stages as most people defer parenthood to establish careers.
Reviewer notes the film's sweet nature and sufficient charm mostly compensate for some poorly executed comedic moments. The story sidesteps abortion debates, instead focusing on Eilidh's gut-level decision to continue the pregnancy without articulating clear reasons to Cameron. The production operated on a minimal budget but maintains an energetic screwball sensibility throughout.
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- Premature review – sunny charm provides screwball energy for surprise-pregnancy comedy — The Guardian — Culture
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