L!fe Happens (2011)

A comedy centered on two best friends, Kim and Deena, who fight to maintain normalcy in their lives after Kim gets pregnant and has a baby.

Director:

Kat Coiro

Writers:

Kat Coiro (screenplay), Krysten Ritter (screenplay)

Stars:

Krysten Ritter, Kate Bosworth, Rachel Bilson

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Krysten Ritter	...	Kim
Kate Bosworth	...	Deena
Rachel Bilson	...	Laura
Geoff Stults	...	Nicholas
Justin Kirk	...	Henri
Fallon Goodson	...	Jayde
Andrea Savage	...	Patti
Kristen Johnston	...	Francesca
Rhys Coiro	...	Marc
Jason Biggs	...	Sergei
Seymour Cassel	...	Pop Pop
Louis Silvers	...	Barry Robert Philips
Zachary Ross	...	Baby Max
Connor Ross	...	Baby Max
Colin Egglesfield	...	Ivan #1

Storyline

Unabashed party girl, Kim, is in for a rush of reality after a one night stand results in unexpected motherhood. Clearly not ready for the dating "buzz kill" that having a baby can bring, Kim eventually comes to realize that being a good parent to a precious little boy has its own rewards...

---

Plot Keywords:

one night stand | single mom | pool scene | emotional depression | dog walker | 

---

Taglines:

A comedy that's a real mother.

---

Genres:

Comedy

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content including references

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official Twitter

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 April 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

BFF & Baby

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$930,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$20,186 (USA) (13 April 2012)

Gross:

$20,186 (USA) (13 April 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Stardust Pictures, Dot Dot Dot Productions, Films We Like

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

[first lines]
Kim, Deena: [each rushing out of their room] Do you have a condom?
Kim, Deena: No!
Kim, Deena: Crap!

---

Connections

Featured in Maltin on Movies: The Cabin in the Woods (2012)

User Reviews

I am usually very judgmental about movies, and I loved it.

It was a gem.

Don't let the naysayers steer you away. I haven't truly enjoyed a movie like this in a while. Give it a chance and make up your own mind. The worst that could happen is you turn it off after a few minutes.

The characters were smart, and even though it is a little predictable, it was smartly written. Great performances by Krysten Ritter and Kate Bosworth. I also enjoyed the strange character of Henri, and Rachel Bilson was both as ditsy and charming as you would expect.

To be honest, I didn't find a single thing about it to be unlikable. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good laugh and unique characters that will leave an impression. 10/10