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Just finished watching this movie for the first time. It was better than I thought it would be. I knew I would like it overall because I generally enjoy these kinds of dance movies. But what I think what I loved most about this movie was the more classical music and ballet feel to it versus it just being another hip hop movie. Don't get me wrong...there is nothing wrong with hip hop movies, but I'm not in my 20's anymore and that just isn't my cup of tea these days. There is still some hip hop vibes, but the whole movie is not strictly that.

The lead characters are likable and have good chemistry. She is a very sweet ballerina who is working hard to hang on to her scholarship and dreams. He is an artist playing violin in the subway and it works so well!

This is one of Nicholas Galitzine's earlier movies, but he really holds his own here. He's just so easy to watch. There is something about him that just works. Another thing I love is that typically in these movies, it seems like they focus more on the female lead and her story, but they really keep him involved the whole movie. He's on an equal platform with her instead of being the secondary...overall, it's a beautiful movie. If you love dancing and classical music, then this movie is for you!

Just finished watching The Idea of You. It's different...when I was in my early 20's this wouldn't have really been my cup of tea...but as a woman in my mid 30's with children, it's great to see a story like this. Women are amazing and we go through so much...it's great to see a story where a woman goes after her own happiness and puts herself first for once. Obviously our children come first, but we can't forget about ourselves either. And in Solene's circumstances with her daughter almost grown and away at camp for the summer...why would she not take that opportunity with someone she cares about?? Good for her!

Nicholas Galitzine is great in this movie. He is an up and coming actor and I'm so excited to see where he goes in his journey. He is gorgeous and so talented in everything he does. He will go far. Anne Hathaway was great in this movie as well. Her hesitation to go forward with him is believable and their chemistry is great. It's not your typical rom com...I wouldn't categorize it that way. It feels more like a real story about a normal person. Maybe not a story that happens everyday but still real nonetheless.