Love never sees age, caste, wealth or poverty. It just happens. Director Michael Showalter’s film ‘The Idea of You’ is on similar lines. Based on Robin Lee’s book of the same name ‘The Idea of You’, the film depicts the complexities and ironies of the unique love story of an older woman and a younger boy with a simple and realistic take. In today’s era when films are dominated by action, action and issues, well-known actress Anne Hathaway makes this love story flowing against the current of society convincing with her powerful acting.
Story of ‘The Idea of You’
The story is about 40 year old single mother Solen (Anne Hathaway). He is an art curator. She gets to go to Coachella with her 16-year-old daughter, Ella Rubin, for the August Moon concert. There she accidentally drives into a vanity van that belongs to Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), a well-known 24-year-old rock singer from a famous band. After a lovely introduction, an attraction develops between them and neither of them realizes when that attraction turns into flirting. The next day, Solen finds Hayes in her art shop. During their second meeting, when Hans begins to kiss her, Solen refuses to take the relationship further. ‘I’m your mother’s age,’ she tells Hayes. Hayes replies, ‘But no.’
During this meeting, Solen tells Hayes how three years ago her husband had cheated on her and left her alone. Hayes then convinces her to join him on a tour of Europe, where the two engage in a highly erotic and secret love affair. Both Solen and Hayes are very happy to have each other’s company. But then someone’s attention falls on their happiness. The romantic photo of both of them gets leaked in the media and Solen goes viral on the internet. Solenn gets a lot of bad reputation. Not only him, his young daughter also has to become a victim of trolling. What is the outcome of this love story with such a long age gap, you will know after watching the film?
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‘The Idea of You’ Movie Review
Director Michael Showalter takes a step-by-step look at the rise and fall of the forbidden love between a 40-year-old woman and a 24-year-old young rock star. In this process, the first part of the film progresses at a slow pace. The second half of the film is stronger than the first half. Despite the passionate manner in which the director depicts the physical attraction between the two, the emotional aspect of the two is not as strong, yet the story keeps you engaged.
It would have been good if the director had given more importance to the daughter’s track in the film. The good thing about the story is that it talks about the physical and emotional needs of a single woman surrounded by responsibilities in middle age. The climax of the film seems to have been done in a hurry. Despite this, the ending seems like a happy fairy tale. Jim Frona’s cinematography flourishes in the romantic scenes. If Siddharth Khosla had added something more to the music in the form of boy band songs, it would have been fun.
Anne Hathaway leads the way in acting. She has beautifully lived the character of a single mother as well as a woman oscillating between her desires and aspirations. Her beauty and simplicity make the viewer believe why a 24 year old famous rock star can fall in love with her. At the same time, Nicholas Galitzine has given him good support as Hayes. The chemistry of both looks attractive on screen. Ella Rubin has done a strong job in the role of the daughter. The scenes between mother and daughter are lovely. The supporting cast is decent.
Why watch – Those who are fond of romantic films and want to see something different can watch this film.
