The Sweet Life.

Life doesn't get much sweeter than this.

You not only have your momm

y at your every beck and call, the ever-present entourage of your admirers are constantly pouring o

ut praise and love over you.

Food is almost never denied. You don't have to watch your weight, or your diet; if you're hungry or thirsty, you don't have to count calories or worry about the amount of fat in your milk. Your job is to eat a lot, and grow as much as possible.

Everyone, even complete strangers, are captivated b

y you; one little smile, and the whole world is wrapped aro

und your little wittle pinky finger.

Life is good as a baby.

Morning Glory Blooms

I wrote this review a month or so ago when I watched the movie, and finally got around to editing it to my satisfaction. Though it is no longer in the theaters, let this review serve those who are thinking about renting it when it comes out on DVD. SPOILER ALERT: there are spoilers scattered throughout, so if you do not want to know what happens in certain scenes, DO NOT READ!

Morning Glory is a frantic sprint through the organized chaos known as the broadcasting world. Rachel McAdams, earnest and eager in her role as Becky Fuller, is a perfect fit. Just like her character, she tries hard to prove that she is right for the job. Almost too eager to win over her coworkers and audience, the other characters cannot help but to expect her to break out in song, which thankfully she doesn't. However, McAdams' performance can only stand-out, as the supporting actors cannot match her spunk (though we do see a little of the famous Diane Keaton quirky wit and charm).

My favorite scene, though slightly predictable, is at the first meeting of the Daybreak staff, when Becky is bombarded with questions on her opinions of about a dozen stories. In the midst of these inquiries, Becky looks unsure, insecure, and overwhelmed, and the audience cannot help but feel that this is a test she will not be able to survive. Ty Burrell from Modern Family is perfect in a cameo as the creepy foot-fetishizing anchor. With his entrance into the staff room with an inappropriate comment about granny internet porn, the question as to whether Becky is the best fit for the job hangs in the air. The movie audience holds its breath. Becky takes in a big one of her own, lets it out with a flutter of her "ridiculous" bangs, and fires down each of the questions the staff had previously bombarded her with. With alacrity and composure, McAdams as Becky impresses the staff, the audience, and officially wins over everyone except Ty Burrell's character, whom she fires at the end of the scene.

Throughout the movie there is a good balance of quiet, intimate moments, and glimpses of the fast-paced world of broadcast journalism. Though cliched, the male lead was appropriately cute and disarming, as well as sensitive enough to be played slightly insecurely. The most cinematically appealing part of the film is when Becky is running from the Today Show interview back to the Daybreak studio at the end of the film, with her gauzy gossamer dress gracefully billowing around her slim legs, her pink flats popping against the backdrop of the lights and grayness of New York City, the perfect layout for her bright figure and flighty movement. There were a few laugh out loud moments for me, but the jokes were classy enough not to gross out the older middle-age crowd that will be drawn by Diane Keaton and Harrison Ford's roles in the film. Though not one of the best chick flicks of all time, it is an uplifting coming-of-career movie with a few laughs and warm moments to carry you until the next chick-flick comes around.