‘Doula’ Review: Chris Pine-Produced Pregnancy Comedy Is a Labor of Love, Just Not a Very Funny One

You’d be forgiven for not being inclined to laugh at anything pregnancy-related at the moment. Kudos to “Doula” for trying, though, as director Cheryl Nichols’ lighthearted pregnancy comedy arrives at a time when the “laughter is the best medicine” theory is being stress-tested like never before for women across the country. To call its brand of comedy “niche” might be an understatement — for one thing, its central plot development hinges on knowing the difference between a midwife and a doula — but the film’s insights ultimately outnumber its laughs. That wouldn’t appear to be the case early on, as… Read Full Article