A Family Affair: Unconventional May-December Romance with Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron

Los Angeles, California, California, USA United States of America
Directed by Richard LaGravenese and executive produced by Carrie Solomon, Michelle Morrissey and Alyssa Altman.
Netflix's latest romantic comedy, 'A Family Affair', has taken the streaming platform by storm.
Nicole Kidman plays Brooke Harwood, a successful writer who falls for her daughter's boss (Zac Efron).
The movie centers around the theme of a younger man falling for an older woman and received mixed reviews from critics.
A Family Affair: Unconventional May-December Romance with Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron

Title: A Family Affair: A Romantic Comedy with an Unconventional Twist

Lead: Netflix's latest romantic comedy, 'A Family Affair,' has taken the streaming platform by storm. Starring Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron, the film follows a writer mother who falls for her daughter's boss (Efron). However, this isn't your typical May-December romance. The movie premiered on Netflix with an original title that was considered too NSFW for some audiences. Let's delve deeper into the story and uncover the facts behind this provocative new film.

Fact 1: The original title of 'A Family Affair' was something that immediately caught the attention of Kidman and Efron during their initial read-through of the script. The title, which is now beeped out on Netflix, was a bold choice that added an intriguing layer to the story.

Fact 2: Nicole Kidman plays Brooke Harwood, a successful writer who finds herself in an unexpected romantic situation when she falls for her daughter's boss (Efron). The film also stars Joey King as Zara, who discovers her mother and boss in a compromising position. Kathy Bates makes an appearance as Kidman's mother-in-law and King's grandmother.

Fact 3: The movie centers around the theme of a younger man falling for an older woman, which is not a common trope in romantic comedies. Kidman believes there is a dearth of films with women telling the stories and needs 'game men.' Efron was initially nervous about working with Kidman during their previous collaboration on 'The Paperboy,' but he jumped at the opportunity to work together again.

Fact 4: Despite its popularity on Netflix, 'A Family Affair' has received mixed reviews from critics. Some praise the cast's performances and find the film predictable, while others criticize it for being clichéd and lacking originality. However, there is no denying that this provocative title has certainly piqued viewers' interest.

Background: Directed by Richard LaGravenese ('Living Out Loud,' 'Freedom Writers') from a screenplay written by Carrie Solomon, 'A Family Affair' also features an ensemble cast including Olivia Macklin, Wes Jetton, Ian Gregg, Sarah Baskin and more. The film was executive produced by Solomon, Michelle Morrissey and Alyssa Altman.

Conclusion: In conclusion, Netflix's 'A Family Affair' is a romantic comedy with an unconventional twist that has captured the attention of audiences despite its mixed reviews. With a bold original title and an intriguing storyline, this film challenges the norm and offers a fresh perspective on May-December romances. Whether you're Team Kidman or Team Efron, there's no denying that 'A Family Affair' is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good romantic comedy.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It is stated that some critics praise the cast's performances and find the film predictable, while others criticize it for being clichéd and lacking originality. However, no specific sources or quotes are provided to support these claims.
  • The article mentions that the original title of 'A Family Affair' was considered NSFW, but it is not mentioned what the title was.

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5 Movies To Watch If You Loved Netflix’s ‘A Family Affair’

Forbes Magazine Dana Feldman Friday, 05 July 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • A Family Affair debuted at No. 1 on the Netflix Top 10 English Films List with 26.8 million views in just three days.
    • Nicole Kidman portrays Brooke Harwood, a successful writer, widow, and mother.
    • Joey King brilliantly portrays Zara, who discovers her mother and boss in a compromising position.
    • Kathy Bates stars as Kidman’s mother-in-law and King’s grandmother.
    • The movie centers around a younger man falling for a woman 20 years his senior, played by Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron.
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  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes several statements about the success and popularity of 'A Family Affair' on Netflix without providing any fallacious reasoning or claims. She also provides descriptions of the plot and characters in each recommended movie, which are not fallacious in nature. However, she does make an appeal to authority by mentioning that these movies have maintained high ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.
    • ][The author] There is serious chemistry between Kidman and Efron, likely because they worked together before in the 2012 drama The Paperboy.[//
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron Reveal NSFW Original Title of Their New Romcom: 'We Jumped at It!' (Exclusive)

People Magazine Saturday, 06 July 2024 09:57
  • Unique Points
    • Originally, the title of the movie was 'Motherf-----'.
    • Nicole Kidman plays a writer mother in the film, while Efron portrays a self-absorbed movie star.
    • Efron fell for Kidman’s character, who is also the mother of his personal assistant Joey King.
    • The flipped May-December romance in the film highlights that 'there isn’t enough such films challenging the norm.'
    • Kidman believes there is a dearth of films with women telling the stories and needs 'game men.'
    • Efron was enamored with working with Kidman during The Paperboy, but was nervous at the time due to his younger age.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
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100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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A Family Affair Original Title Was Too NSFW For Netflix

Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Maggie Dela Saturday, 06 July 2024 09:58
  • Unique Points
    • Netflix’s romantic comedy movie ‘A Family Affair’ had an original NSFW title that was changed
    • The original title was ‘Motherf--’
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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77%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Joey King's Popular New Netflix Movie Continues A Disappointing Streak After Divisive 6-Year-Old Rom-Com Trilogy

Screen Rant (Disney) Sarah Little Thursday, 04 July 2024 17:00
  • Unique Points
    • Joey King stars in Netflix’s A Family Affair, continuing her streak of poorly reviewed Netflix films after the Kissing Booth trilogy.
    • A Family Affair became the number-one movie on Netflix despite negative reviews.
    • Despite its popularity on Netflix, A Family Affair is met with mixed reviews.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article contains selective reporting as it only mentions the negative reviews of A Family Affair and ignores any positive feedback. It also uses emotional manipulation by implying that viewers are making a poor choice by watching a movie with a low Rotten Tomatoes score.
    • It's seemingly popular among audiences, who are ignoring the criticism to form their own opinion on the film.
    • Despite negative reviews, A Family Affair became the number-one movie on Netflix.
  • Fallacies (75%)
    The author makes an appeal to popularity by stating that A Family Affair became the number-one movie on Netflix despite poor reviews. This is a form of an appeal to popularity fallacy as it suggests that the popularity of a film justifies its quality.
    • Despite poor reviews, A Family Affair became the number-one movie on Netflix.
  • Bias (80%)
    The author expresses a negative opinion towards the critical reception of Joey King's Netflix movies, including A Family Affair. While not explicitly stating bias against the movies or their audiences, this tone could be perceived as dismissive and elitist towards those who enjoy them despite the negative reviews.
    • Despite poor reviews, A Family Affair became the number one movie on Netflix.
      • Historically, rom-coms don’t fare too well with critics,
        • The first installment in the sequel received a shocking 15 percent Tomatometer score, while the second and third sit at 29 percent and 24 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, shortly following the release of A Family Affair, the 2024 rom-com’s Tomatometer score is 41 percent.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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        97%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        A Family Affair: Zac Efron, Nicole Kidman Reveal Provocative Original Title

        BuzzFeed Inc. Joseph Longo Saturday, 06 July 2024 10:02
        • Unique Points
          • The movie ‘A Family Affair’ premiered on Netflix on an unspecified date.
          • Nicole Kidman plays a writer in the movie who falls for her daughter’s boss, played by Zac Efron.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication