Hathaway and Galitzine bring the sexy novel to life in an adaptation guaranteed to leave audiences satisfied.
The Idea of Youis Skittles-infused vodka in movie form.
But their fragile relationship can only withstand the pressures of the outside world for so long.
Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway in ‘The Idea of You’.Courtesy of Prime
Plenty have judgedThe Idea of Youbefore even seeing it, labeling itHarry Stylesfan fiction with a derisive snort.
Its true that Hayes and Harry have much in common, including their penchant for tattoos and heartthrob status.
Hathaways Solene is relatable, rather than aspirational.
Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway in ‘The Idea of You’.Courtesy of Prime
Galitzine is the ideal costar, his cut-glass cheekbones and sleepy eyes the epitome of boy band beauty.
Hes both enigmatic and familiar, someone who feels capable of deeply vulnerable conversations while remaining unknowable.
Nowadays, we rarely mint new movie stars, but Galitzine could break that mold.
Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway in ‘The Idea of You’.Alisha Wetherill/Prime
Not the least because his chemistry with his costars feels so effortless.
The intimacy here is palpable and genuinely sexy, something sorely absent in many of todays screen romances.
Showalters direction grants the film an eroticism without ever showing us more than a hint of bare bottom.
Nicholas Galitzine in ‘The Idea of You’.Alisha Wetherill/Prime
Still, this is a minor quibble for a movie that is otherwise a delight of the highest order.
Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway in ‘The Idea of You’.Alisha Wetherill/Prime Video
