The Idea of You: A Steamy Romantic Drama that Defies Expectations
The Idea of You, Prime Video’s latest romantic drama, is a film that will leave you breathless. Starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, this movie is a whirlwind romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
A still from The Idea of You
The film tells the story of Solène, a 40-year-old woman who works at a hip art gallery in Los Angeles. She has a teenage daughter from a previous marriage, which ended because her former husband cheated on her. Through a series of events, Solène finds herself chaperoning her daughter and her friends to a meet-and-greet with members of their favorite childhood boy band, August Moon. It is here that she meets Hayes Campbell, the 24-year-old pop star who is immediately struck by her luminous presence.
“Hathaway can play versions of these brittle but brave women in her sleep.” - A critic’s take on Anne Hathaway’s performance
The Idea of You is not your run-of-the-mill streaming romance. Despite its less-than-prestigious origins, the film is a deceptively fine performance that practically carries the film through patches that might have otherwise felt a tad too familiar. The movie never plays the 16-year age gap between Solène and Hayes as creepy, instead, it challenges certain myths about middle-aged female sexuality.
Anne Hathaway shines in The Idea of You
Directed by Michael Showalter, who has become something of a specialist in the genre following his breakout movie The Big Sick, The Idea of You is an unexpectedly adult romantic drama featuring excellent central performances that more than make up for its relatively routine writing. It treads the line between sappy melodrama and feel-good wish fulfillment with a seductive swagger.
A romantic moment from The Idea of You
In conclusion, The Idea of You is a film that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. With its steamy romance, excellent performances, and seductive swagger, it is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good romantic drama.
