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- 'The Idea of You' hits a high note
- When: The Idea of You starts streaming on Prime Video on May 2.
- What to know: Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway star in an adaptation of a beloved novel of the same name, in which a 24-year-old boy band member falls in love with a 40-year-old single mom.
- Galitzine told me in an interview that his chemistry with Hathaway was “instantaneous.” My cold heart is aflutter.
- The story has been compared to One Direction fan fiction — and some of the parallels between the made-up Hayes Campbell and very real Harry Styles are undeniable. Its stars might prefer that you don’t talk about that, though.
- Why I’ll be watching: Galitzine is Hollywood’s heartthrob du jour, and I’m all in.
- — Kelsey Weekman
- May 1, 2024
May 2, 2024 · A romantic comedy about a pop star and a gallery owner, based on a novel by Robinne Lee. The review criticizes the script for being too fan-servicey and lacking character development, but praises the performances of Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine.
A 40-year-old single mom falls for a 24-year-old pop star in this contemporary love story based on a best-selling novel. Critics are divided on the film's quality, but praise Anne Hathaway's performance and Michael Showalter's direction.
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Mar 17, 2024 · Anne Hathaway stars as a single mom who falls for a pop star in this adaptation of a best-selling novel. The film balances the fantasy and the reality of their relationship, with a realistic ending that satisfies fans of the book.
May 2, 2024 · Based on the sleeper hit novel by Robinne Lee, “The Idea of You” is plainly fantasy, in the fan fiction mold, that poses the question: What if Harry Styles, the British megastar and former...
Apr 29, 2024 · Parents need to know that The Idea of You is based on the same-named novel by Robinne Lee about the unexpected romance between 40-year-old mom Solène (Anne Hathaway) and 24-year-old pop star Hayes (Nicholas Galitzine). There's no graphic nudity, but sex scenes include kissing, undressing, removing a woman's… Videos and Photos. The Idea of You.
- Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine
- Michael Showalter
- Amazon Prime Video
May 1, 2024 · By JAKE COYLE. Updated 3:44 PM PDT, May 1, 2024. In the warmly charming rom-com “The Idea of You,” Anne Hathaway plays a 40-year-old divorcee and Silver Lake art gallery owner who, after taking her teenage daughter to Coachella, becomes romantically involved with a 24-year-old heartthrob in the boy band August Moon.
May 2, 2024 · The Idea of You: Directed by Michael Showalter. With Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, Annie Mumolo. Solène, a 40-year-old single mom, begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet.