Babycakes (1989)

One of my all time favorites.

Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

This is a TV movie that feels like it should have been a film. Overall it is charming, and sweet, yet more serious than it appears at first viewing. It is an offbeat mix of Cinderella/Pretty WomanI saw this many moons ago on the tube, loved it and never forgot it. I loved it because of the film's message. People are more than just their outward appearance. Heart and soul can matter more. Dreams can come true. Everyone, if they have the courage and spirit can make them come true, regardless of circumstance. Viewing the movie so many years later, I find that it still holds up for the most part. Rickie Lake's wonderfully realized Grace goes from finding her solace in a bag of chips to realized her zest for life and love in her pursuit of the man of her dreams.Why she chooses the character of Rob to give her love to is the weakness of the film. And it leads into the other central issue of the film, the mystery of love and attraction. Why do we love who we love? Grace focuses on Rob because he is beautiful. That at least is her initial rationale for why she wants him. Ultimately she wants him simply because she loves him and he makes her feel loved in return. Surely the best of reasons, maybe the only reason.If this film was made today, it might have ended differently. Rather than ending up with handsome Rob, Grace might have simply gone on to cosmetology school, growing from her relationship with Rob into a more confident woman, who would move on to someone else. A better ending for this movie? Maybe, but most women will thrill to the ending of Rob kissing her in the subway. I know I did. When I first saw it, and when I watched it again. Baby, dream your dreams.

No great shakes, but a real nice light romantic comedy. Paul Schneider directs this off beat story of an overly plump cosmetician(Ricki Lake) falling in love with a solidly built subway conductor(Craig Sheffer) who happens to already be spoken for. He is more than willing to spend part of the Christmas season with her while his fiancee is out of town. Are his feelings for real or just pity? There is that little something about this movie that makes you take inventory of your own insecurity and doubts.

This movie was actually pretty good. Let's all remember to judge it by the standards in the time period in which the film was made! It was a bit anti-climatic at the end but Craig Sheffer and Ricki Lake were sweet to watch together. It you watch this movie as the light entertainment it is, I think you'll really like it!

"Babycakes" is the story of a girl who thought she was an ugly-duckling, and wants to get the most handsome guy she has ever seen (Craig Sheffer, a few years before "A River Runs Through It"). At first put off by her weight, he learns to like her and finds that there is more to her than simply girth.Ricki Lake is very appealing in this movie. Sure, she was fat, but that only adds to her appeal. I thought she was very attractive in "Babycakes" and this film certainly adds to the message that big women are desirable people too.Seeing her now only makes me wish she looked like she did in "Babycakes".I recommend this small movie, especially if you are a romantic. George