The Boss Baby

| 2017

Directed by: Tom McGrath

Main Plot

"The Boss Baby," directed by Tom McGrath, is an animated comedy that centers around a young boy named Tim Templeton, whose life is upended by the arrival of his new baby brother, who wears a suit and carries a briefcase. The baby, known as Boss Baby, is on a secret mission to investigate why babies are losing their share of love to puppies. Tim and Boss Baby initially clash but eventually team up to thwart the plans of the villainous Puppy Co. CEO, who aims to overshadow babies with a new breed of puppies. Through their adventure, Tim and Boss Baby learn the importance of family and teamwork, ultimately forming a genuine sibling bond. The film combines humor and heart, exploring themes of sibling rivalry, family dynamics, and the power of love.

Characters

  • Alec Baldwin voices Boss Baby, a suit-wearing infant on a secret mission to investigate why babies are losing love to puppies.
  • Steve Buscemi voices Francis E. Francis, the villainous CEO of Puppy Co., who plans to overshadow babies with adorable puppies, driving the main conflict in the story.
  • Jimmy Kimmel voices Ted Templeton, the father of Tim and the Boss Baby, providing a supportive and loving parental figure in the story.

Ending Explained

In the conclusion of "The Boss Baby," directed by Tom McGrath, the protagonist, a suit-wearing infant known as Boss Baby, and his older brother Tim, successfully thwart the plans of the villain, Francis E. Francis. Francis, who is the CEO of Puppy Co., aims to overshadow babies with a new breed of puppies that never grow old. Through a series of adventurous and comedic events, Tim and Boss Baby manage to stop Francis and save the day. After their victory, Boss Baby, whose real name is Theodore, returns to Baby Corp, having completed his mission. However, he realizes that he values family and the bond he has formed with Tim more than his corporate ambitions. He decides to leave Baby Corp and returns to the Templeton family as a regular baby, shedding his business persona. The film concludes with Tim and Theodore growing up together as close brothers, solidifying the theme of family unity and love. The final scenes depict the brothers reminiscing about their adventures, highlighting the importance of sibling relationships and the joy of childhood.

Tom McGrath Animation Adventure Comedy Alec Baldwin Steve Buscemi Jimmy Kimmel