'Babygirl' Critique Analysis: Temperature of Nicole Kidman's Erotic Thriller's Reception by Experts?
Little Lady—an erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson—has hit the cinemas. How are critics reacting to it?
Little Lady debuted in cinemas across the country on Christmas Day. The movie's official synopsis for Little Lady states, "A powerful CEO risks her career and family when she initiates a passionate affair with her younger intern."
Halina Reijn is the writer and director of Little Lady. Kidman (The Ideal Couple) portrays the CEO, Romy, while Dickinson (The Man's King) plays her intern, Samuel. Antoni Banderas and Sophie Wilde also star in the film as Romy's husband, Jacob, and her assistant, Esme, respectively.
As of now, critics on Rotten Tomatoes have collectively given Little Lady a 77% "fresh" rating based on 132 reviews.
The RT Critics' Consensus for the movie is, "Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson deliver a memorable display of heated passion in Little Lady, with writer-director Halina Reijn's clinical approach ensuring the sexually explicit thriller remains intriguing rather than lewd."
However, audiences have given Little Lady a 55% "rotten" rating on RT's Popcornmeter, based on over 100 verified user ratings.
Individual Critics' Responses to 'Little Lady'
David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter is one of the top critics on Rotten Tomatoes to give Little Lady a "fresh" review. In his critique, he states, "What makes it enjoyable isn't just the actors' expert handling of every complex challenge, but also the script's refusal to pass judgment and adhere to rigid moral codes."
Tim Grierson also offers a "fresh" review of Little Lady on RT, despite having some reservations. In his review for Screen International, Grierson writes, "Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson deliver remarkable performances as these sexual rivals, each of their characters vying for dominance. However, the writer-director's broader ideas lack the intensity of the two leads' fiery chemistry."
Ryan Lattanzio of IndieWire also lauds Little Lady's two lead actors, writing, "Without Kidman delivering a fearless performance and Dickinson supporting her in pushing her to the edge, Little Lady wouldn't be as captivating as it is. This is a provocative, humorously dark, and daring creation. Don't overlook it."
Ben Croll of The Wrap wasn't as enamored with the film, writing in his review on RT, "Like a sheep in wolf's clothing, Halina Reijn's surprisingly tame Little Lady may bare the odd tooth, but it lacks any real bite."
Thelma Adams of AARP Movies for Grownups also gave Little Lady a "rotten" review on RT, writing, "It's the kind of movie where you can't help but chuckle your way through the numerous sex scenes, and pity poor [Antoni] Banderas, who has more untapped sexual appeal than the two leading actors combined."
In addition, Xan Brooks of The Guardian offered a "rotten" review of Little Lady on RT, writing, "Despite its excited sensuality and power struggles, the film's shocks feel carefully designed and lack depth."
Rated R, Little Lady is now playing in theaters nationwide.
Nicole Kidman's performance in the movie "Little Lady" has been praised by critics, earning her positive reviews. Harris Dickinson, her co-star in the movie, also received critical acclaim for his role. The cast of "Babygirl," which includes Harris Dickinson, is another project that has been garnering attention. Nicole Kidman has a notable role in various movies, including "The Ideal Couple." The film "Little Lady" has received mixed reviews from audiences, with some enjoying the heated passion between Kidman and Dickinson, while others found the movie to be lacking. Antonio Banderas and Sophie Wilde are also part of the "Little Lady" cast, contributing to the movie's overall narrative. Critics have critiqued different aspects of "Little Lady," with some praising the actors' performances and others finding the movie to be lacking in depth. The movie "Babygirl," which also features Harris Dickinson, has also received reviews from critics.
