The Idea of ​​You: Is an old woman loving a young man a dream or an illusion?

The Idea Of You is based on the novel of the same name by writer Robinne Lee, which caused a big stir when it was released in 2017. The film is about Solène Marchand (Anne Hathaway) - a 40-year-old single mother, beautiful and successful.

While taking her daughter to the Coachella music festival by chance, she met and fell in love with Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine) - a 24-year-old male singer who is a member of a world-famous music group.

Solène's charm, personality and maturity attracted the young singer at first sight. He was determined to pursue her, despite attacks from fans and social media.

Anne Hathaway is beautiful and charming in The Idea Of You - Photo: Vulture

Women of all ages deserve to be loved in The Idea Of You

The Idea Of You is a film with a familiar motif. An attractive girl meets a famous guy in an unexpected situation and from there, they gradually enter each other's lives. However, the difference that makes The Idea Of You attractive to the audience lies in letting the main character be in his 40s, having failed in marriage and always longing to find true love.

Solène once confided in the film: "There are so many things I want to teach her. That 40 is not the end. That there is more joy waiting for her. That there will be a second, third, fourth chapter to her life, if that is what she wants...".

The Idea Of You is gentle but emotional - Photo: Plugged In

The film raises a curious question: Can a 40-year-old woman love a man the same age as her son? Will generation gap, social prejudice, media and public scrutiny become major barriers preventing them from coming together?

Anne Hathaway's performance in the film still somewhat resembles her previous romantic films such as One Day or Love and Other Drugs.

But this time, in her first time playing the role of a single mother, she showed more experience and composure in the way the character behaved.

We can see this difference clearly when Solène and Hayes make different choices in the face of the emotional challenges they face.

For women in their 40s, external changes are not as important as internal changes. When you are 40, you become more mature and rational, you know what you want and what you don't want, you also have the courage and decisiveness needed to make decisions.

Meanwhile, with 20-year-old guys, they are impulsive, shallow and like to chase temporary emotions.

The Idea Of You sends a message about how women value their lives - Photo: Empire Magazine

But ultimately, the biggest message that The Idea Of You conveys is that every woman should learn to appreciate her life, no matter what age.

For Solène, turning 40 is not the end, but simply a new journey in life, with many joys waiting to be discovered ahead.

Love is more important than age

Selène and Hayes may be many years apart in age, but they have a spiritual connection.

Hayes is a famous singer but lonely behind the spotlight, while Selène is still trying to overcome emotional pain. They form a perfect complement to each other in terms of views and personalities. Hayes is passionate and somewhat reckless, while Selène is thoughtful, reserved, and likes to thoroughly analyze a problem before confirming anything.

In love, age is just a number - Photo: Vulture

Their interesting yet arduous love story is proof that age is just a number when the heart speaks.

Age may give you the advantage of approaching life earlier than others, but it cannot shape your perspective on love.

The Idea Of You is a surprise in the romantic film genre, which has fallen into a rut. The film caused a stir when it premiered at the South by Southwest film festival (USA) in mid-March.

The film received attention when it premiered on the Amazon Prime streaming platform, opening with a perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and won many praises from critics.

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