Diane Keaton and Sam Shepard star in this 1987 comedy-drama. Keaton plays J.C. Wiatt, a New York business woman who longs to make it to the top of the corporate world. Her life changes, when she inherits baby girl, Elizabeth (Kristina and Michelle Kennedy) and things go unexpectedly for her. She decides to move to Vermont where she becomes successful on her own and finds romance with animal doctor, Jeff Cooper (Shepard). It's then that J.C. realizes that some things are more important and worth giving up for. This is a good 80's film with humorous and heartwarming moments, Keaton is great in it and I think it's one her best. I recommend this.

Baby Boom is a very warm, delightful, funny romantic comedy that I absolutely love. I've seen it many times, but I was channel surfing last night and came upon it about 20 minutes into the movie and I had to watch it again, of course. Because today's workplace environment is much more "mom-friendly", this movie seems a bit outdated to women who were born after 1970. Many of them probably will not appreciate the plight of the main character, J.C. Wyatt (played by Diane Keaton) as much as we "older" women who worked through the 80's and beyond. But taken in this context, this movie is great entertainment.I particularly enjoy the problems she encounters with her "new" home in Vermont (reminiscent of "Money Pit" and "Funny Farm") and also the relationship that develops between Diane Keaton's character the that of Sam Shepherd, the handsome country veterinarian. Some scenes are downright hilarious. Others, sweet and tender. Although I'd consider this a "chick flick" my husband enjoys it and I think many other men would like it too. The morale of the story seems to be "do what makes you happy and not necessarily what society dictates". Quite ambitious for an 80's movie.My recommendation would be to pop in this DVD, pop some popcorn, curl up on the couch and derive some guilty pleasure with this flick

A woman like J.C. Wiatt played by the Oscar Winner and film legend, Diane Keaton, plays a hard-working college graduate professional working up the ranks of partnership at a New York City firm. She has love by Harold Ramis who is equally consumed by his job in the business world. The two lovers are partners but not married. Then one day, J.C. gets her inheritance from a cousin which she thinks is a pin but is actually a baby named Elizabeth and she is the only living relative to care for the adorable baby. Keaton's Wiatt is already uptight with the thought of motherhood dropped on her doorstep. She takes Elizabeth in and says goodbye to her boyfriend. She becomes the unlikeliest of mothers. The supporting cast features the wonderful American actor and the man who helped rebuild the Globe Theater in London, Sam Wanamaker CBE as her boss who is the work addict himself and doesn't know how many grandchildren that he has but his wife does; James Spader plays the man who would take over Wiatt's job after three years of training under her belt; it must suck to be a woman so Wiatt quits New York City and buys 63 acre farm in Vermont. There with Elizabeth, they embark on a new life where she makes apple sauce and starts her own business like Martha Stewart. Does she find love and happiness in Vermont with all the troubles of running her estate? You'll just have to watch and find out. I believe Margaret Whitton is totally under-used in her role here as one of the corporate women.

I am currently sitting on my couch on Christmas Eve, it's raining outside, freezing cold, and I've had a few glasses of wine. I couldn't have asked for a more relaxing atmosphere.If you ever find yourself in a similar setting and this movie comes on TV, do NOTTTTTTTTT turn it on.I tried to sit through it, but have finally had to turn it off. I never thought a movie could add so much stress to my life, but apparently it can. As if the kid crying every few minutes isn't annoying enough, Keaton can never seem to shut the hell up either. If you're not annoyed by her screaming and/or having multiple breakdowns on screen, you'll most certainly be annoyed by her inability to multitask when presented with the obstacles of a child. She's supposed to be this big shot business woman in the 80's and yet, for some reason, can't seem to find a good nanny in all of NYC to take care of the damn kid. For god sakes, 3 men and a baby worked it out - she can too.I won't begin to suggest this has been a very articulate posting, but I assure you, this movie is awfully irritating. I would strongly suggest staying clear of it.