17/28
Jean Reno filmed scenes for the film, but they were cut entirely from the finished film
Tale
A powerful CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern.. Featured in Graham Norton i tastes: Nicole Kidman/Cynthia Erivo/James Norton/Chris McClausland/Benson Boone (2024).
The story centers around a selfish, power-hungry, and narcissistic female CEO who cheats on her husband, plain and simple
The film attempts to tell the story from the female perspective, prioritizing emotions over logic, romanticizing the situation, and even trying to justify her actions. First, it leans heavily on the “strong, independent woman”; trope, portraying her as a victim of oppressive men who want to see her fail as a CEO, but that message is later contradicted by suggesting that (some) women actually prefer to be subjugated by their male counterparts.
Their minds say A, but their feelings say B
This inconsistency not only muddies the narrative, but also undermines the intended message. The film also shows a lot of hypocrisy from the female CEO, possibly with the aim of shedding 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 stay engaged. Ultimately, the film seems to appeal most to female audiences, which is likely a reflection of its target demographic.