If you're seeking an action-packed thriller/sci-fi, where horrors occur throughout and everything goes drastically wrong, this isn't the film you're looking for. I suspect the negativity in the reviews is based on this misconception and actually what we're presented with is a subtle, thought provoking film. It delves at various points into the complexities of becoming a parent, how that impacts our own ambitions, societies desire to progress and even a look at the long-held, patriarchal values amongst our peers and in the workplace.
I thought both leads were likeable and as a new parent myself, I can see how even with the flamboyant concept of the film, there is a subtly to the story, about a person's movement into parenthood; the questions you ask yourself about your life and career, as well as the biological changes it has on you.
It has speckles of comedy, more serious tones and a smattering of the downright bizarre. I do wish it had been broken down into a limited series so that they could have delved deeper into some of the concepts or even expanded further on the ending. Overall, however, I did find it enjoyable and did find myself transfixed until the end.
It's not going to rock your world in terms of action and pace but if you find subtle films that ask questions of where society is heading enjoyable, you may find fun in this little gem.