Romy’s got her life together—she runs a big company in New York, has a husband, Jacob, and kids too. Jacob’s a theater director, so he’s more of the creative type, which makes them pretty different. Things seem solid between them, but Romy can’t shake the feeling that something’s missing, especially in the bedroom.

Then she meets Samuel at work—he’s an intern who’s young and seems to get what she’s missing. Things heat up between them, leading to a pretty daring but dicey affair where who’s in control isn’t always clear.

Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman steps into this role as Romy with a lot of energy and guts. She brings out all the complexities of being torn between her high-powered job and the shaky new thing with Samuel. Plus there’s the family drama going on too—with Antonio Banderas playing her husband and two daughters adding some funny moments.

Romy starts exploring stuff that’s way outside her usual zone; it’s all about power shifts and trying something new that could shake up everything else she’s got going on. It’s an interesting look at how even people who seem totally in charge can want something different sometimes.
The movie follows Romy’s story, with a few flashbacks to her childhood thrown in. Honestly, though, they kind of overdo it for a time when kink is already pretty normalized. What really stands out is how the film handles the relationship between the main characters—it feels raw and authentic, totally different from the polished, perfect couples we usually see in these kinds of stories. The script keeps things fresh and direct, showing us all the awkward moments and compromises involved, not skipping straight to an unrealistic finish line. It respects how desire evolves with its own funny quirks.

Director Reijn does a great job shaping Harris Dickinson’s character. Even though he’s still young in his career, he’s already made a name for himself with big directors. Here, he shows off a modern kind of masculinity—sensitive to consent yet open to exploring gender roles and expectations. He deals with any confusion that comes up without giving up.

In a nutshell, this film shakes up the usual erotic thriller genre by being less about thrills and more about laughs and poking fun at itself—all while viewing things through the lens of an outsider Dutch woman trying to wrap her head around rigid American norms.

The movie follows Romy’s story, with a few flashbacks to her childhood thrown in. Honestly, though, they kind of overdo it for a time when kink is already pretty normalized. What really stands out is how the film handles the relationship between the main characters—it feels raw and authentic, totally different from the polished, perfect couples we usually see in these kinds of stories.