Netflix’s A Family Affair, starring Zac Efron, Nicole Kidman, and Joey King, has quickly climbed the charts to become the number one movie despite receiving lukewarm reviews from critics.
A Stellar Cast Paves the Way
A Family Affair is the latest Netflix original movie for 2024. Starring A-listers Zac Efron, Nicole Kidman, and Joey King, this film showcases star power and their impact on the movie’s popularity.
The film follows successful marketing executive Zara Ford (Joey King) who discovers her single mother Brooke Harwood (Nicole Kidman) is having an affair with movie star Chris Cole (Zac Efron). This unexpected romantic entanglement sets the stage for a mix of comedic and dramatic moments.
Despite Mixed Reviews, Audiences Tune In
The release of A Family Affair comes two months after Prime Video’s The Idea of You, which featured Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine. Both films delve into themes of significant age gaps in relationships. For Efron and Kidman, their characters Chris and Brooke have a real-life age gap of 21 years.
Efron plays a movie star named Chris Cole, who falls in love with Zara’s mother, played by Kidman. Their working relationship becomes complicated as their chemistry unfolds throughout the story.
Chemistry on Screen Sparks Conversation
The director Richard LaGravenese also spilled to the outlet about Kidman and Efron’s chemistry in the movie. ‘The spark between Kidman and Efron was an answered prayer — something you hope for but can’t plan,’ remarked the movie-maker.
Comedic Elements Meet Predictable Tropes
The film mixes romance with comedic elements but seems to lean more towards humor, which can be seen as both a strength and a weakness. As one critic noted, ‘Netflix’s A Family Affair is often very funny, with hilarious chemistry between King and Efron, before it falls into predictable third act cliches.’
A Surprising Turn for Efron
Zac Efron’s role as Chris Cole appears to be a departure from his usual projects, displaying a range that some might not expect from him. His character’s narcissistic yet charming persona plays well with Kidman’s sophisticated writer.
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