Nicole Kidman Shines in Halina Reijn's Provocative Drama 'Babygirl'

The film explores power dynamics, female desire, and personal authenticity through a bold narrative and standout performances.

Nicole Kidman delivers one of her best performances as Romy Mathis, a tech CEO grappling with control, submission, and unspoken desires.
Directed by Halina Reijn, 'Babygirl' reimagines the erotic thriller genre with a female-driven perspective, challenging traditional power dynamics.
The film examines themes of identity, motherhood, and societal expectations, showing Romy's struggles to reconcile her public and private selves.
Harris Dickinson and Antonio Banderas provide strong supporting roles, though their characters lack the depth of Kidman's Romy.
Critics praise Reijn's direction, Jasper Wolf's cinematography, and Cristobal Tapia de Veer's score, though some note uneven character development.