Babygirl

Romy’s got it all—she’s running a big company in New York, juggling life as a wife, and keeping things together as a mom. But here’s the thing: while her marriage to Jacob, an artsy theater director, is pretty strong, she feels things are lacking in the bedroom department. Enter Samuel, a young intern at her office who picks up on Romy’s unspoken desires. He’s more than happy to spice things up with her, and they dive into this wild and risky romance that messes with power dynamics.

Meanwhile, there’s some buzz around filmmaker Reijn getting involved with the American scene through some work with Bodies Bodies Bodies. That caught Nicole Kidman’s eye enough for them to get together on this movie. Here, Kidman plays Romy with real flair and isn’t shy about diving into complex roles.

Romy knows she’s walking on thin ice; she’s got her career and her family to think about—her husband played by Antonio Banderas and their two daughters throw in some family drama too. But she can’t help herself as she plunges headfirst into this steamy affair with Samuel, exploring kinkiness that flips her everyday power-from-work-life upside-down.

This film rides the line between exploring deep personal stakes and stirring up just enough chaos in Romy’s life to keep you guessing what’ll happen next!
The movie takes us on an interesting ride with Romy’s story, touching a bit on her childhood but it’s not really needed. These days, kink is pretty out there and doesn’t need loads of explaining.

What’s cool is the way it dives into the ups and downs of the relationship at its center. It’s honest, showing all those awkward stages and negotiations that come with such a unique journey. The script doesn’t shy away from all those messy, funny bits while keeping the desires totally genuine.

Harris Dickinson shines in his role, portraying a modern type of masculinity. He’s got this mix of being open to consent but also willing to shake up gender roles. He’s not afraid of getting tangled up in confusion now and then; instead, he embraces it as something natural.

Set against the American backdrop through a Dutch perspective and sprinkled with A24’s signature style, this movie turns out to be less about edge-of-your-seat thrills and more about poking fun at itself. It’s an erotic thriller for today’s generation—more amusing than scary, with plenty of self-awareness mixed in.

Okay, so this movie does something pretty cool with its genre. It balances on a fine line without going all cheesy or campy. There’s just the right amount of self-awareness thrown in. It’s kind of clever, almost like it’s winking at you sometimes. Plus, it mixes in some fun, meta layers that play around with what’s real and what’s just part of the story. It keeps things interesting and has these moments where you’re not quite sure who’s chasing who—or what’s what—and that’s all part of the wild ride!