“From Halina Reijn (Bodies Bodies Bodies), Babygirl follows a high-powered tech CEO (Nicole Kidman) who strikes up an illicit affair with a defiant, much younger an intern (Harris Dickinson), despite her being a married mother of two. While the A24 title is touted as an erotic drama—and boy, it sure is—Babygirl is not just about sex; it’s about power. Really, it’s about how both are intertwined, how they inform one another, and how they impact men and women differently. Consider how Kidman’s character treats other women in her life, whether it be her daughters or her hardworking assistant (Sophie Wilde). And though sensual and daring, the film also explores the embarrassment and loneliness of women who’ve been conditioned to be hide the true nature of their sexual desires. While Dickinson is sure to become Boyfriend of the Month once this film is out, Kidman is its riveting force, simultaneously conveying pleasure, shame, confusion, resentment, dominance, and softness all at once.”—EG
In theaters December 25.