Babygirl
Directed by Halina ReijnA high-powered CEO (Nicole Kidman) puts her career and family on the line when she begins an affair with her much younger intern (Harris Dickinson) in this bold, subversive erotic thriller.
Cast of Babygirl
Babygirl Ratings & Reviews
- zcrowtherFebruary 1, 2025This movie was objectively bad. The male lead is a loser and very cringe. Not a sexy movie at all. WHO IS THIS FOR??
- Sarah JJanuary 31, 2025Milk and Harris Dickinson does a body good.
- Robert OHaraFebruary 2, 2025Fifty shades of Gray hair.
- tim.h80April 4, 2025Average at best
- Sidney Watson6d agoI liked this movie I hate when people cheat tho 😒 very clean quality and lots of colors top tier quality !
- Warren KnightMay 18, 2025This is just straight-up trash. Zero chemistry and a plot so dumb you'll laugh when you're supposed to be turned on. The whole thing's just fake feminist BS from a director who calls herself "a hardcore feminist" but made this garbage film about a powerful woman crawling around for some smug intern who has a personality of an unseasoned chicken.
- superhoops73February 5, 2025I wanted to like it but the chemistry is lacking and unconvincing. It’s an odd film that feels more like a play and is horribly miss-cast. 1/5 from me I’m afraid.
- fulltextJuly 24, 2025An amazing performance by Nicole Kidman who expresses the characters strength and vulnerability at the same time. Multifaceted
- Andrew CloutJuly 4, 2025I tried to enjoy it. Was trying to be sensual and sexy with creepy control undertones but fell flat. Kidman was great but this has ruined her for me now!
- Kevin WardJuly 1, 2025With Babygirl and Instinct Halina Reijn certainly has an eye for provocative erotic thrillers. It’s absolutely entertaining in that regard. It’s an interesting exploration of power dynamics both in relationships and in the corporate world. Even though I had a hard time believing the genesis of Romy and Sam’s relationship and its evolution, it’s a pulpy good watch.
- Michael HeimgartnerApril 28, 2025Beautifully Shot but Deeply Flawed – A Frustrating Experience Babygirl is a beautifully shot film that ultimately stumbles under the weight of its own narrative inconsistencies and poorly developed characters. Although there are some remarkable elements, they are overshadowed by storytelling decisions that strain believability and emotional engagement. Visually, the film is stunning. The cinematography captures breathtaking locations and atmospheric scenery, creating a vivid and sensual mood that immediately pulls the viewer in. The "sexually charged" moments between Romy (Nicole Kidman) and Samuel (Harris Dickinson) are among the film's most compelling sequences. When isolated from the broader plot, these scenes feel raw, authentic, and emotionally credible. They offer a glimpse into what Babygirl could have been: a daring exploration of forbidden desires. Special credit goes to Kidman for taking such risks with her role—it's clear she put herself on the line, and her performance is fearless. However, when viewed within the context of the full story, these strengths become disconnected. Romy's character arc quickly descends into implausibility. Her reckless behavior—jeopardizing her career, family, and reputation for a relationship that feels shallow and manipulative—strains credulity. It's difficult to reconcile her supposed status as a successful CEO with the naive, impulsive choices she makes. The psychological motivation behind her actions remains frustratingly underdeveloped, and as a result, Romy loses the audience’s sympathy about halfway through the film. Samuel, portrayed by Harris Dickinson, is equally problematic. His character is mostly a caricature of arrogance and selfishness, rarely offering any real depth. Although there are brief glimpses of vulnerability, they come too late and too inconsistently to make him a truly compelling figure. The supporting characters further diminish the film's credibility. Sophie Wilde’s portrayal of Esme, Romy's feminist secretary, feels painfully forced and inorganic. Rather than serving as a natural part of the story, her character comes across as a political statement awkwardly inserted into the plot. Many reviewers noted—and I agree—that her presence feels more like a lecture than authentic characterization. As someone with real-world experience navigating similar issues, I found this portrayal unrealistic and frustratingly heavy-handed. Other reviewers have pointed out that while Babygirl aims to explore complex themes of power, desire, and agency, it often falls into clichés and shallow archetypes. Like many of them, I felt that the film wanted to provoke but lacked the narrative finesse to justify its boldness. The emotional beats don't land because the characters' decisions feel less like the result of inner conflict and more like clumsy plot devices. Despite its gorgeous cinematography, atmospheric tension, and Nicole Kidman's brave performance, Babygirl ultimately collapses under the weight of its contrived story, unbelievable character arcs, and forced social commentary. While it has moments of interest and even brilliance in isolation, as a whole, it fails to deliver a coherent or compelling narrative.
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- Lardus BrooksApril 26, 2025A total waste of 2 hours.
- David Watkins Sr.June 8, 2025i couldn't get past the first 10 minutes. what a disappointment
- gradientorangeApril 14, 2025i hate how much i loved this movie. so triggering but i couldn’t turn it off 🥵
