Romy’s got it all going on—she’s the boss of a big company in New York, juggling her roles as a wife and mom. Her hubby Jacob’s more into the artsy stuff as a theater director, and their marriage is rock-solid, except she’s just not feeling it in the bedroom department. Then at work, she bumps into Samuel, this young intern who seems to get her on some deeper level and doesn’t mind taking charge. Their fling? It’s thrilling but super tricky since they’re playing with a weird power balance.

Oh, so about who made this come to life—Reijn first dipped into American films with “Bodies Bodies Bodies.” Then came this chance for Nicole Kidman to jump on board. She really dives into Romy’s part with her usual flair for risky roles.

Romy knows she’s playing with fire by seeing Samuel. One wrong move could mess up everything—her gig, her family life (with the satirical humor all through the film that even Antonio Banderas adds his neat touch to as Romy’s hubby), and her world at home with their two girls. But still, she craves something different—a wild rendezvous full of kink and submission—that breaks away from her normal controlling role in every other part of her life.

And that right there is what makes things oh-so-compelling when Rojer put pen to paper: exploring such contrasts where characters like Romy live worlds apart within themselves yet are closer than they think!
Alright, here’s the deal with this movie. It’s about Romy and how her life plays out, with a few flashbacks to her childhood mixed in. Honestly, though, those moments don’t add much, especially since people these days are pretty open-minded about most things anyway.

What’s really captivating is the way it handles the relationship between the two main characters. It digs deep into their struggles and negotiations, showing us something real instead of painting a perfect picture right away. The story gets messy—in a good way—bringing out all that awkwardness and unexpected twists that make things exciting.

Then you’ve got Harris Dickinson’s character. This guy brings to life this complex version of masculinity that’s very today—it mixes wanting to be respectful with shaking things up about gender roles. He’s not shy about diving into that chaos either.

Overall, it’s like an erotic thriller shaken up for the 2020s vibe—with input from a Dutch director navigating American norms and backed by A24’s cool style. It’s less ‘thriller’ in the traditional sense and more about embracing humor and poking fun at itself.
This movie has a fun way of poking fun at itself without becoming too cheesy or over-the-top. It mixes in some self-awareness with the typical genre stuff, almost like it’s in on the joke. You’ll notice those clever bits weaving in with what’s actually happening on screen, kind of like they’re playing tag with reality and fiction.