11/20
Jean Reno filmed scenes for the movie, but they were cut entirely from the finished film
Chronology
A powerful CEO puts her career and family at risk when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern. Featured in Graham Norton I Liked: Nicole Kidman/Cynthia Erivo/James Norton/Chris McClausland/Benson Boone (2024).
The story revolves around a selfish, power-hungry, and narcissistic CEO who cheats on her husband, plain and simple
The film attempts to tell the story from a female perspective, prioritizing emotions over logic, romanticizing the situation, and even attempting to justify her actions. At first, it leans heavily into the “strong, independent woman” trope, portraying her as a victim of oppressive men who want to see her fail as a CEO, but this message later contradicts itself, suggesting that (some) women actually prefer to be subjugated by their male colleagues.
Her mind says A, but her feelings say B
This inconsistency not only confuses the narrative, but also undermines its intended message. The film also shows a lot of hypocrisy from the female CEO, possibly intended to shed light on the complexities of the female psyche.
If that was the intention, it succeeds in some ways
However, the film remains overly romanticized, unrealistic, slow, and boring, making it difficult to engage. Ultimately, the film seems to appeal more to female audiences, which probably reflects its target audience.
