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The Idea of You
2024 116 min United States of America R 18+
★6.9
Music, Comedy, Romance, Drama
Director: Michael Showalter
📖 Based on the novel
«The Idea of You»
byRobinne Lee
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Description
40-year-old single mom Solène begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. As they begin a whirlwind romance, it isn't long before Hayes' superstar status poses unavoidable challenges to their relationship, and Solène soon discovers that life in the glare of his spotlight might be more than she bargained for.
Worldwide:
$36,178
Starring
Anne Hathaway
Actor
Nicholas Galitzine
Actor
Ella Rubin
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 11 nominations total
Key opinion
The Idea of You is generally perceived as a warm, comforting, and well-acted romantic drama that effectively utilizes genre conventions. While some critics praise its sincerity and lead performances, others find the narrative formulaic and lacking in deeper thematic innovation.
| Acting | Anne Hathaway provides a compelling, grounded performance that elevates the material and anchors the emotional experience. | |
| Acting | The lead actors display palpable chemistry that makes their central relationship believable and engaging for the audience. | |
| Originality | The film follows a predictable, formulaic plot that offers little in the way of narrative originality or structural innovation. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate the sincere, romantic dialogue and relatable relationship dynamics, while others criticize it as incoherent, cliché-ridden, and underdeveloped. |