Netflix's A Family Affair trailer proves it is a copy of The Idea of You

Netflix just dropped the trailer for their new movie A Family Affair, but it seems like people are not too thrilled about it. Critics and fans are saying it looks a lot like a well-known movie called The Idea of You. As excitement fades into letdown, more and more people are calling out the lack of originality in the film.

A Family Affair and The Idea of You share similarities in their age-gap love premise. In this film, Nicole Kidman (55) and Zac Efron (34) are in the roles of a mom and her daughter's boss, and in The Idea of You, Anne Hathaway (39) and Nicholas Galitzine (25) play a businesswoman and her younger boyfriend.

A Family Affair will premiere on Netflix and subscribers will be able to watch the film from its release date on the platform. Whether it will succeed in winning over audiences or remain in the shadow of The Idea of You remains to be seen. Let’s examine why the upcoming movie is considered a poor imitation and what this will do to Netflix's reputation for original content.

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Similarities and differences between A Family Affair and The Idea of You

Both movies share a similar concept, in which a younger guy develops a passionate affair with an older woman, much to the horror of the latter's daughter. The Idea of You also had a younger celebrity male character who ends up in a romantic relationship with the older female character who seems to be from a seemingly normal background.

Both movies look at how relationships with significant age differences can affect families, but A Family Affair puts a spin on this idea. In this situation, the guy played by Zac Efron isn't just any love interest, he's the boss of the daughter, played by Joey King. Zara (King's character) is having a tough time balancing being her mom's new boyfriend's assistant who to her is quite stuck up.

In the trailer, this dilemma is hinted at by Liza Koshy's character Eugenie to Joey King's character Zara:

"Yeah, it is your mom and your boss who you hate."

There are some differences between the two movies. In A Family Affair, it's all about this power struggle between the celebrity boss and the daughter.

Meanwhile, The Idea of You focuses more on the romantic relationship between the mom and the younger guy, sort of pushing the daughter's perspective to the side. In The Idea of You, it makes you think that the mom and the younger guy could maybe end up back together at some point.

The two movies have different vibes - A Family Affair is more funny and lighthearted, while The Idea of You is more serious and dramatic. Many viewers are happy to see Joey King in the movie since she's got a solid fan base. The overall vibe in the comments is excitement and interest in the film. A few are comparing it to The Idea of You and suggesting it could be Netflix's take on that age-gap love story.

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The ensemble cast and directorial vision of A Family Affair

In the lineup of actors, not only do we have Zac Efron and Joey King, but also Nicole Kidman, Kathy Bates, and Liza Koshy showcasing their skills. And let's not forget about director Richard LaGravenese, known for his work on films like The Last Five Years and Freedom Writers where he brings meaningful stories and strong characters to life.

With LaGravenese directing, it looks like the new movie is more than a typical rom-com. There are some similarities to other films, but the Netflix flick seems to add a fresh spin to the age-gap romance genre. With its focus on family dynamics, conflicts, and a stellar cast, this movie could stand out as a fun and unique romantic comedy.

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Check out A Family Affair when it drops on Netflix on June 28.