Some individuals have voiced their unease witnessing Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman engage in a close moment in their upcoming film.
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about relationships with significant age gaps.
People tend to disapprove of them, whether they appear in real life or are depicted in movies.
Jenna Ortega's movie, “Miller's Girl,” released earlier this year, received a noticeable negative response from people due to its vibe.
Ortega portrays a teenager who enters a controversial romance with her writing instructor, who is much older.
Audiences were not happy with this part of the story, receiving a great deal of negative feedback.
Lately, we've witnessed a fresh take on this concept, this time with gender roles switched around.
Viewers are feeling uneasy about Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman starring as romantic leads in the new movie “A Family Affair.”
Efron, 36, and Kidman, 56, have an age gap causing discomfort.
Kidman makes a comeback to romantic comedies with this movie, following a break of several years.
In the movie “A Family Affair,” Efron portrays a man in his mid-30s who begins a romantic involvement with his assistant's mom, causing a tumultuous and intricate connection.
The trailer of the movie, which features a passionate scene between Kidman and Efron, well-known for his role in “Iron Claw,” has not been well-received.
Numerous supporters voiced their discomfort regarding the age gap on the internet.
A viewer asked, “Why are there so many ‘romance' movies coming out with such strange age gaps?”
One person commented, “Wow, it seems like there are so many movies these days about older women dating men who are much younger than them.”
Some individuals continue to support the movie's theme, even in the face of online criticism.
A social media user mentioned, “They're both middle-aged and it's just been 20 years. I don't understand why so many people are so surprised about this.”
Movie enthusiasts may notice similarities in the plot and casting.
Efron and Kidman have played love interests on screen before.
In 2012, they acted together in the thriller “Paper Boy,” but their on-screen dynamic will be different in their new project.
Additionally, a few viewers have expressed their dissatisfaction with the film, claiming that it bears a striking resemblance to “The Idea of You,” another recently released movie on Amazon Prime.
Some people have raised doubts about the originality of “A Family Affair” due to the inclusion of a younger man involved in a romance with an older woman.
One viewer left a comment under the trailer, wondering why this feels somewhat similar to ‘The Idea Of You,' but in a funny way.
“A Family Affair” is set to premiere on Netflix on June 28, available for streaming.
