Babygirl (2024)

Babygirl

• Whatever you think this film is, you’re probably exactly right. I was expecting a film about  a high-powered CEO who has an affair with her intern, which then interferes with her work and personal life. That’s exactly what I got. On that point, I was a little disappointed with how everything played out, because it was very predictable. The story itself felt a little dull. It was kind of the same thing for an almost two hour runtime, with some minor inconveniences along the way. However, a lot of the other film elements are awesome. The performances from Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, and Antonio Banderas are all powerful and emotional. The chemistry between Kidman and Dickinson was astounding, with both positive and negative emotions being amplified like crazy. I could feel the tension between them through the movie screen, and it was both uncomfortable and also a bit settling. Such a power duo. The characters themselves aren’t anything special, which made it somewhat hard to keep up with. I got into it pretty quickly, but by the end, I didn’t really care all that much. The cinematography was incredible, with some breathtaking shots that have that A24 charm to them. The score is also really strong, and helps move the scenes forward. Overall, the film was decently made, just not one that I cared for as much as I wanted to. I don’t think I’d watch it again, but I’d probably recommend it to fans of erotic thrillers, such as ‘Eyes Wide Shut’.