Naomi Weisman is a Canadian-Australian and mother of three, who loves to ramble with her dog, cook for family and friends, and laugh whenever possible.
Hey there, Rom-Com lovers! It's time to get cozy with a bowl of popcorn and your favorite comfy pants. This one's for you!
The Idea of You, starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine is a heartwarming tale of unexpected love and societal challenges, where a 40-year-old single mother, Solene, finds herself drawn to a 24-year-old pop singer, Hayes Campbell, leading to a May-December romance that defies societal norms.
Meet Solene, a 40-year-old single mother who is independent, caring, and a bit of a dreamer. And then there's Hayes Campbell, the 24-year-old lead singer in a popular boy band, who is charming, talented, and struggling with the pressures of fame. When they meet at a concert meet-and-greet, their connection is instant and undeniable.
In this youth-obsessed social media world that we live in, Hayes Campbell’s fanbase and friends have a difficult time accepting that this May-December romance can be anything other than a fling or a momentary lapse in judgment, but when it seems as though it might be more, they demonize Solene mercilessly.
For those of us who grew up in the 1970s and 1980s, the idea of a middle-aged woman being seen as anything but a mother figure by a twenty-something pop singer seems far-fetched. But Anne Hathaway's character in this film breaks those stereotypes. She's not just a pretty face but a woman of substance-intelligent, talented, self-sufficient, and a touch insecure.
This film is not just a love story but a powerful critique of the double standards that allow middle-aged men to be seen as sex symbols who can date women half their age. It challenges us to imagine a society that sees women in a more fulsome way, one that includes older women in the conversation. This societal critique is a call to action, engaging us in a deeper conversation about ageism and gender norms.
I must admit that I thought this movie was going to fall into the “guilty pleasure” category. But as I watched, I found myself invested in the characters and their journey. The exploration of the complexities of relationships, love, and human emotions is very relatable, filled with empathy and understanding, leaving me feeling that this movie falls into the category of “time well spent.”
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