Quartile rating: 7/10 · 1 rating
After a one-night stand results in pregnancy, a young woman decides to become partners with the emotionally immature father-to-be.
Don't Blame the Kid is a Brazilian romantic comedy that follows a fairly familiar premise of an unplanned pregnancy bringing together unlikely partners. The plot hits recognizable beats of the genre — emotional immaturity, reluctant partnership, and gradual bonding — without straying far from formula. The acting is solid and charming enough to carry the film, giving it warmth that elevates it above average for the genre in Brazil. Cinematography is functional and unremarkable, typical of mid-budget romantic comedies. Novelty is low given the well-worn premise of accidental pregnancy rom-coms. The ending wraps things up in a satisfying if predictable manner.