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‘The Idea of You’ Review: Anne Hathaway Anchors Michael Showalter’s Fluctuating Story Of Unconventional Romance – SXSW


In Michael Showalter’s The Idea of You, based on the novel by Robinne Lee, Amazon/MGM brings to the screen a narrative that tantalizes with...

Anchored by Anne Hathaway ’s Solene, a single mother and art gallery owner, and Nicholas Galitzine ’s Hayes Campbell, a young pop star from the fictional band August Moon, the film sets its sights on charting the course of an unconventional romance, but the script muddles it all up to produce a somewhat funny, somewhat entertaining, albeit overly long romantic comedy. Seeking a moment of peace amid the festival’s chaos, Solene retreats to a trailer for a bathroom break, which leads her to a serendipitous meeting with Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), a 24-year-old member of the popular band August Moon, in an unexpected turn of events. Yet, where it aims to capture the essence of shared vulnerability and trust, it falters, stumbling over a narrative that feels uneven and, at times, contrived because Hayes’ actions tread a fine line between determination and disregard for boundaries.

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