Review of Miss Conception

Georgina (Heather Graham) is a mid-thirties British woman with a big problem. Pining to be a mother, she learns that she is going into pre-mature menopause and that she may have only weeks to conceive a child. Since she has been in love with a nice man, Zak (Tom Ellis) for six years, she has a father-to-be in waiting. But, horrors! At a gathering of relatives to celebrate the birth of Zak's sister's daughter, Georgina is appalled that Zak is less than enthusiastic about his new niece and that he blames a broken bit of sculpture on his preschooler nephew instead of confessing his own guilt. Once back in the car, they fight and Zak moves in with a friend. The next day, Georgina relents, knowing her desperation for pregnancy, and tries to contact Zak. But, alas, he is on assignment at some remote island, without cellphone reception and WITH a pretty co-worker. Now, Georgina has to find a "new" man fast, so her friends help her plot out some ideas. From heading toward the funeral of a young skydiver, placing an ad to sublet her apartment to a young male, or looking twice at the burly man at work, Georgina is racing against her biological clock. Can she succeed in getting what she wants? This is a fine view for romcom fans everywhere, for the plot is funny and clever. Just watching Georgina "hook up" with her handsome co-worker, only to find out at a critical moment that he has had the mumps and is now shooting blanks, is truly comical. But, that's not the only good mo, as the plot is one zany encounter after another. The cast is really nice, with Graham, Ellis, Mia Kirchner, and others doing a great job. What a treat to see Nicholas Le Prevost, as the infertility doctor, years after his nice turn in The Jewel in the Crown. Sets, costumes, direction, and productions niceties are also fine. So, if you love those funny tales of love, be assured that you will find this one to be a "hit" and not a "miss". Enjoy.