THE IDEA OF YOU Movie Review | Anne Hathaway | Nicholas Galitzine | Prime Video

We were both charmed by "The Idea of You," a romance starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine. Hathaway plays the divorced mom of a teenage daughter who meets cute and falls for the lead singer of a boy band at Coachella. She's 40, he's 24. Can they make it work? Directed by Michael Showalter ("The Big Sick," "My Name Is Doris"), written by Showalter and Jennifer Westfeldt, based on the novel by Robinne Lee. Co-starring Annie Mumolo, Reid Scott and Ella Rubin. Streaming now on Prime Video.
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[@dthill96]

4/5 for me. Wasn’t expecting to like it as much as I did but when you have two actors having amazing chemistry with each other and feeling like actual people it’s hard not to dislike it. My favorite scene in the 🎥 is that scene at the kitchen table. Because as much as Annie is giving it her all in that scene, I think that’s a testament to Nick as not only a scene partner but also his ability to listen in a scene (which is a skill they don’t teach as much in drama school). Because watching him especially there’s so much subtle acting beyond those 👀. He’s holding so much restraint and wants nothing more than to just reach over and hold her hand and say how sorry he was that she went through all of that. Because in that sequence from Hayes’ point of view that was probably the first time in years someone not only opened up like that but talked to him as just a regular person and not a pop star (the way I’m giving a paragraph long comment about listening in a scene it’s evident I studied acting for years and a half 😂)

[@BreakfastAllDay]

That's a very good observation, thanks!

[@dthill96]

When she said “I’m too old for you” in the trailer I audibly shouted out loud “NO YOU’RE NOT!!!!!!!!!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@moviemelody2210]

You and Hayes both haha😂

[@iluvjohnny08]

Yes❣️😂😂😂

[@crcastillo615]

Its not ny kind of movie and I loved it!! They DO have sooooo nuch chemistry ❤

[@dawnjohnson4869]

The subtle color changes in that scene you mentioned are meant to reflect the colors in the painting Unclose Me, the one that made her feel everything. That's what Hayes does to her: makes her feel everything. You actually see them pan away from them and to the painting at the end of that scene.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Ah, that's good! Thank you for that observation.

[@dawnjohnson4869]

@@BreakfastAllDay No problem. I didn't make the connection until my third viewing, which made me cry all the harder. 🥰

[@HitorMissHallmark]

Love this interpretation/observation. That was my favourite scene.

[@tximinoman]

That conversation you guys had about Anne Hathaway playing insecure in this movie and the bikini scene reminded me of my favourite joke in Barbie; When Margot Robbie says she's not stereotipical Barbie pretty and the narrator responds "Note to the filmmakers: Margot Robbie is the wrong person to cast if you want to make this point".

[@RykComerford]

People are aging differently than they used to. Anne Hathaway IRL 41.5 is almost 6 years older than 36 yr old Anne Bancroft was in The Graduate.

[@ashleytalksmovies]

Great review! Another point about Solene's insecurity about the bikini. Yes, earlier in the movie she's seen wearing one no problem, but she has doubts when she's surrounded by the 20-somethings. She compares herself to them and feels insecure. Totally believable even for someone who looks like Anne Hathaway.

[@DisneyFan-eg3oz]

Well Said!

[@HeirOfBabylon]

I wasn’t prepared for Christy’s The Californians impression.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Ha, stick around, you'll probably hear it again :)

[@AllInTheGame01]

Can't believe Anne Hathaway is now in her 40s, feel so old :( Didn't Emma Thompson recently play an older woman in a relationship with a much younger man in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande which was well received?

[@freegadflyathome]

Yes, it was a sweet movie and Emma Thompson looks amazing. I am loving the older women being sexy representation!

[@AllInTheGame01]

@@freegadflyathome 👍

[@anjulamutanda2000]

I was really looking forward to this! But sadly- Not for me - it has the same privileged, shiny, entitled vibe of “It’s Complicated“ Breezy wealth chock full of gorgeous people- with problems like : a pesky divorce, flaky ex, paparazzi blah blah blah -thrown in for good measure!

[@Celestialrob]

We watched it tonight and I liked it way more than I expected. Agreed with all you said. Enjoyable escapist entertainment. The two leads were excellent and seemed to really enjoy each other. Thanks Alonso & Christy.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

So glad you enjoyed it, thanks Rob!

[@nekopaw-]

I appreciate how you guys review all kinds of movies👏🏻It adds a nice touch to listen to your opinions, offering fresh perspectives and uncovering details I might have overlooked. Your reviews are my go-to, whether I've already seen the film or not. Thank you immensely, and much love to you from Turkiye!💕

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Thanks so much to you for being here!

[@theblondebomber]

As soon as Christy mentioned CA traffic I thought “Californians!!” And then she did the Kristen Wig Californians accent and everything was right with the world 😂

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Yes, every time :)

[@Bluelotusillumination]

I love this movie but normally don’t like this type. But remember it’s based on a book that has everything. In the book Nicholas Gilitzine’s character is quite the lover & the chemistry is palatable as it is in the movie. Robin Lee is the author & she writes beautifully. Anne & Nicholas make us root for them. 💙🔥🔥🔥

[@tyler-t5h]

excellent film.

[@ClueLiss95]

As someone who read the book, I had low expectations .. but I think they did really great with what they had and with this storyline which is cheesy in itself ! The band aspect was really well done too, they did their homework and didn’t half ass the music or visuals (they could’ve done better by expanding these characters like you said), but again, better than I expected. I really liked the daughter and whoever played her in this movie too.. first time seeing here in anything, but I was pleasantly surprised 😊

[@BreakfastAllDay]

So glad you liked it too! Very enjoyable escapism. And thanks for helping provide perspective on the book.

[@jasonraschen1109]

I actually saw this before Hurricane Beryl hit Houston. However, I’m just now getting around to watching your review. With “Eileen” and now this, I really love the roles that Hathaway is choosing. Interested to see what kind of movie she does next. One last thing, I enjoyed your thoughts Christy on her swimwear at the pool party. A lot of my female friends have shared this exact thing over the years.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Getting older sucks! :) Thanks for watching, Jason, hope everything is back to normal on your end.

[@jasonraschen1109]

@@BreakfastAllDay Yes! Electricity, AC & internet all up and working.

[@jja8750]

Great review. Agree that the actors really bring the underwritten characters to life. Great chemistry. Enjoyed the movie for what it is.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

So glad you enjoyed it too!

[@SEAsiaTraveler]

I think Michele Pfeiffer and Uma Thurman did this movie already.

[@cobrakaier238]

The only negative thing i can say is that Anne Hathaway looked way too young and the premise that she is too old for him sounded ridiculous. Otherwise it was acted great.

[@moviemelody2210]

Agreed, although they killed it with the chemistry!

[@MichaelMoorePDX]

"Rose all day" could be a spinoff of Breakfast All Day!

[@alhondra5337]

This movie is sexy! I really enjoyed it. I have the song Closer on repeat😂

[@BreakfastAllDay]

So glad you enjoyed it too!

[@jeffnogo]

My wife and I just randomly watched this, and yeah, it was pretty good. Their chemistry pretty much carried the entire movie, but I wasn't complaining.

[@kevinmaynard249]

No idea what anyone loves about this movie, it's a gender flipped Notting Hill but super bland and not funny. Nicholas can sing that was about it. Anne Hathaway is always at least decent but she had nothing to play. This director did "The Big Sick" and that was fantastic.

[@jojo182013]

I just finish reading the book but I totally love the movie vs book.

[@jdd0815]

My ONLY complaint with the movie is that they made Anne look so haggard and grumpy for 97% of the film and then those final 8 minutes she’s wearing makeup, dressing more free and suddenly looks ten years younger. What was the point?

[@moviemelody2210]

To make her look like a “typical” woman in her 40s. The whole point of the story is to push back against the idea that a woman in her 40s has lost her sex appeal and no one in there right mind is going to believe a glammed up Anne Hathaway has lost her sex appeal, 40s or not

[@cobrakaier238]

I thought she looked very young and beautiful. My complaint is that she didn't look old enough to draw attention to her romance with a younger man.

[@moviemelody2210]

@@cobrakaier238I agree. As someone else in the comments said, the idea that she is to old for her male lead is ridiculous

[@cobrakaier238]

@@moviemelody2210 I said it and you replied 😊

[@abhiezibran9654]

based on your takes You guys have way Overrated it

[@Wiz83]

I try to watch these kinds of movies with an open mind, but I usually find they are just not for me. I will say this is better than most rom coms. Anne Hathaway is stunning as always.

[@billdavies9970]

This was exactly the romantic dramedy I needed this weekend!

[@BreakfastAllDay]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@Bluelotusillumination]

Oh you guys are so wrong!! High school kids love this movie 💙💙⭐️

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Do they? How so?

[@jasoncarrick5461]

Christy......wadder u doin here?? I loved The Californians reference. No matter what Showalter will always be a member of The State but I do love he has written and directed and gone on to make quality films.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Just stopped by to bring some sun-dried tomatoes.

[@pw44012]

This is 100% my movie, i wanted more steamy scenes tho

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Glad you checked it out!

[@mbrooks1991]

I love Alonso's opening statement

[@nikosvault]

She may be 40, but I don't think Hathaway (or the movie) allows herself to look like a 40 year old on screen. As Alonso said, it makes the age jokes fizzle and her anxiety feel false.

[@electrictwilight]

She looks 40, just a 40 with a personal trainer who has regular appointments with an aesthetician.

[@nikosvault]

@@electrictwilight And a skincare routine that costs more than the average salary.

[@1D4ever]

If she genuinely looked 40 this wouldn't work.

[@schmoab]

The ending was ridiculous and this is the biggest fairy tale Anne Hathaway has ever played in. But it was a modestly entertaining streamer and I laughed a couple of times in the middle. The ages of the actors seemed to be off for everyone except AH. Also she keeps showing up where he is and nobody like tries to stop her from just going into his room. At least it’s better than Anyone but You.

[@MrBdiddypop]

Ann Hathaway is actually playing her age which is shocking. Jennifer Lopez can only play women who are 15 years younger than herself. Maybe JLo will play 50 when she’s 70.

[@TMJW]

Showalter, like all alumni of The State, vibrate on their own frequency and when you sync up with them it's great and when you don't it's way off. But from 'The Baxter' to 'The Dropout' I'm always pulling for him so I will go check this out

[@thebrentrobinsonshow2882]

This movie was ok, nothing to crazy.

[@sarahuff396]

I dug this movie, but August Moon is the name of a sushi restaurant where I live and that’s the only thing I could think about. 😂

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Ha, did you go out for sushi afterward?

[@TheAgentmigs]

I used to watch you all from the beginning of the What The Flick days and I just rediscovered your channel!!!

[@BreakfastAllDay]

So glad you found us! Welcome back.

[@WaitingtoHit]

I loved My Name Is Doris, so I'll be seeing this.

[@waynemcauliffe-fv5yf]

Can`t stand that woke one

[@BarbaraDiMambro]

Loved the movie!

[@brandonchristopher9657]

This movie looks cheesy AF

[@BreakfastAllDay]

It's not actually!

[@brandonchristopher9657]

@@BreakfastAllDay Ok I watched it I'll just say this... It's really not for me. I couldn't connect with the people and while not cheesy it was a bit too long for me and the romantic chemistry was forced and very unrealistic. 5/10

[@JustMe-to8te]

A rich and hot young male celebrity will never pick a woman way older than him. Even worse, he wouldn't want to be seriously involved with her. Maybe a one night stand if. anything. Totality is unrealistic, and the whispering made it unwatchable.