How Three Men And A Baby Was Inspired by a French Film

This article comes fromDen of Geek UK.

For context, it made almost as much money asLethal Weapon,Predator,andRobocopin that year combined.

So where are all of its diehard fans?

(Sorry to spoil the fun, but it isnt a ghost its a cardboard cutout of Ted Danson.

Weve all made the mistake.)

Although initially reluctant and clueless, the men grow attached to the baby over time.

At one point, we see women swarming around the men when they take the baby to the park.

Whats more, there isnt a heartwarming montage or an upbeat pop song in sight.

The French film cuts to some months later, in which time all three men have become noticeably depressed.

Even when they are ultimately reunited with her, it isnt a hugely emotional moment.

I was surprised it didnt go the whole hog and end with a mid-laugh freeze frame.

To sum up, they commit a crime, get away with it and it never comes up again.

US differences that it highlights.