Starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine in lead roles, the film ‘The Idea of You’ is prima facie best suited for individuals interested in rom-coms. Anne Hathaway is best known for her roles in ‘The Princess Diaries’ (2001), ‘Brokeback Mountain’ (2005), and ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ (2006). In contrast, Nicholas Galitzine is best known for his roles in Cinderella (2021) and Purple Hearts (2022). Both of them have received worldwide recognition by starring in such unique films that resonate with the audience even today, and they are appreciated for bringing these storylines to life with their fantastic acting chops.
The story of “The Idea of You” revolves around an interesting plot in which a single and divorced 40-year-old mother (Solène) falls in love with a 24-year-old boy, a band member (Hayes Campbell). The film is based on the acclaimed eponymous novel by Robinne Lee, published in 2017.
The film’s storyline may be slightly controversial and uncomfortable due to the 16-year age gap between the characters, which isn’t something film lovers keep an eye on. Still, since Anne Hathaway is also the producer of the film, it has made it relatively more accessible for people to accept the storyline and solely focus on the message that the film provides targeting Millennials and Gen Z. The chemistry between the two characters is something which the viewers should not miss out on. The director, Michael Showalter, best known for his direction in ‘The Big Sick’ (2017), showcased the storyline so everyone feels connected to it. Therefore, since its debut on Amazon Prime Video, the film has garnered 50 million views worldwide in its first two weeks on the platform. It has also made Amazon MGM’s No. 1 romantic-comedy debut.
The effective marketing and 40 million followers of the leads on Instagram combined have played a major role in boosting the film’s global reach since the official trailer. The choreography used in the film for multiple songs is nothing short of brilliance.
The film successfully breaks the stereotype for those who believe age difference plays a decisive role in determining the success or failure of a love affair, even though it has many twists and turns to keep the viewers at the edge of their seats, keeping in mind that the ending of the film is slightly different from the original novel. This scribe highly recommends that film lovers watch ‘The Idea of You’ and grasp the message in totality to transcend the widespread stigmatization of age disparity in relationships, as age is no barrier to love.
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