‘The Idea of You': Anne Hathaway Will Steal Your Heart. Again.

Filmmaker Michael Showalter delivers another unexpected, genre-defying gem.
‘The Idea of You': Anne Hathaway Will Steal Your Heart. Again.
Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine) and Solène Marchand (Anne Hathaway), in "The Idea of You." Prime Video
Michael Clark
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R | 1h 57m | Drama, Romance | 2024

Let me start this review by telling you everything “The Idea of You” (“Idea”) is not. Contrary to the opinions of most critics, it is not a comedy; one look at the (nonspoiler) trailer will prove this. It is also not a typical “R” rated movie. There is no nudity, deviance, or drug use, but there are a completely unneeded handful of “F-bombs” which by MPAA guidelines requires an “R” rating.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.