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Amy Schumer is known for her bold and self-deprecating humor, which she brought to the forefront in her successful sketch show Inside Amy Schumer. However, in her latest film, Kinda Pregnant on Netflix, her comedy feels outdated and lacking new energy. While Schumer sticks to what she does best—shameless physical comedy and frank discussions of bodies—the film struggles to spark genuine laughs.
a fake baby bump looks good on her.
— Netflix Canada (@Netflix_CA) February 5, 2025
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The movie follows Lainy, played by Schumer, a Brooklyn schoolteacher desperate to start a family. When she finds out her best friend Kate (Jillian Bell) is pregnant, Lainy gets jealous and pretends to be pregnant herself. What follows are chaotic and exaggerated moments, with Schumer using slapstick humor to hide her fake pregnancy bump. While the premise could have been ripe for sharp commentary on pregnancy and societal expectations, the movie doesn’t deliver much beyond basic physical gags.
Schumer’s comedic style works better in smaller, more grounded moments—like exploring the tension between friends and the insecurities that come with major life changes. Unfortunately, these subtler aspects are overshadowed by loud and exaggerated antics. The film feels like a typical Netflix comedy: overlit, undercooked, and relying on a group of funny people to make up for a lack of strong writing.
Overall, Kinda Pregnant doesn't live up to Schumer's previous successes and feels stuck in the past, unable to bring anything fresh to the table.
