“Babygirl” is a 2024 sensual thriller by Halina Reijn. Nicole Kidman appears in the movie as Romy Mathis who is a tech CEO based in NYC, and engages in an affair with her inter Samuel played by Harris Dickinson who is younger than her. The film’s focus also revolves around the societal dynamics in regard to power relations, femininity and sexuality, and more. With its core encompassing narratives that goes against the set ideals of society regarding relationships of large age gaps, it surely comes off as a provocative film.
Cast:
- Nicole Kidman as Romy Mathis
- Harris Dickinson as Samuel
- Antonio Banderas as Jacob, Romy’s husband
- Sophie Wilde as Esme
Critical Reception:
“”Babygirl” is a 2024 sensual thriller by Halina Reijn. Nicole Kidman appears in the movie as Romy Mathis who is a tech CEO based in NYC, and engages in an affair with her inter Samuel played by Harris Dickinson who is younger than her. The film’s focus also revolves around the societal dynamics in regard to power relations, femininity and sexuality, and more. With its core encompassing narratives that goes against the set ideals of society regarding relationships of large age gaps, it surely comes off as a provocative film.
Cultural Significance:
She thinks the current norms that follow a patriarchal agenda should be done away with and gender gap relationships should become the order of the day, but alas! In her eyes this is the reason why women have been expected to be submissive. She goes on to criticize internalized depreciation of women through a deviant, more true representation of women’s sexuality, in this case, media.
Box Office Performance:
Babygirl’s anticipated since its announcement. The movie is scheduled to deliver a warm-hearted story focused on emotions, love, And girl power emphasizing how strong women can prove “babygirls” are much more than having fun. Babygirl will expand it in 2100813787143596165943 cinemas and is aimed to get around $7 million between its opening weekend sales. According to his translation output, Babygir’s anticipated since its release has raked in around $1.5 million.
Awards and Recognitions:
The film was showcased at the 81st Venice International Film Festival where Kidman received the Volpi Cup as the best actress. It was likewise mentioned by the National Board of Review as one of the Best Films of 2024, where Kidman was also awarded Best Actress again.
