Alas: That’s what happened with “Babes.” The elements that promised joy were all there, starting with two very funny comic talents in Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau.
There’s a screenplay by Glazer and Josh Rabinowitz, who was a producer on “Broad City,” the kooky, beloved show in which Glazer co-starred.
But sometimes a pile of good ingredients doesn’t make something delicious, and I guess that’s what happened here.
The marketing for “Babes” suggests something akin to “Bridesmaids,” the runaway 2011 hit that reminded Hollywood that raunchy comedies starring women can be hilarious and profitable.
Dawn and Marty’s second baby is born on Thanksgiving Day, and on the way home from the hospital Eden meets Claude (Stephan James) on the subway.
Persons:
“ Babes, Ilana Glazer, Michelle Buteau, There’s, Glazer, Josh Rabinowitz, it’s, Pamela Adlon, —, Babes, “, Bridesmaids ”, they’re, Dawn, Marty, Hasan Minhaj, Eden, Claude, Stephan James
Organizations:
“, Hollywood
Locations:
“ Broad City, Astoria, Eden