Anne Hathaway's accomplishments speak for themselves.

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"The Idea of You" may not be my cup of tea, but Anne Hathaway's performance is remarkable. Her character, Soléne Marchand, is a 40-year-old woman who has built a community around art and inclusiveness. She has immaculate hair and is followed by adoring eyes. She accidentally enters the trailer of pop star Hayes Campbell and within seconds, he's head over heels in love. It's just not my thing to see good things happen to good people.

Hathaway is an Oscar-winning actress who has delivered admirable performances for over two decades. Her role as a woman with bipolar disorder in Amazon's "Modern Love" is exceptional. She's always charming in interviews and dazzling on red carpets. She's making a difference in society regarding sobriety and female sexual power. She has nothing else to prove.

However, Hathaway, in a recent interview with the New York Times, mentioned that she dedicated a significant part of her life to pleasing others. In a "The Idea of You" parallel, the interviewer asked Hathaway if, like Soléne, she is a "people pleaser." She responded, "I think I'm a former people pleaser."

It is astute advice — when one realizes the old tendencies kicking in, just remind oneself that you won't die stressed. Hathaway's career has been accompanied by unjust, vague criticism that seems detached from reality. Even after winning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for "Les Miserables," critics maliciously labeled her a "theatre kid." The term "Hathahate" emerged, mocking her for allegedly being disliked. Even today, a "hate Anne Hathaway" search produces over five million results. It's not only Hathaway; countless famous women have faced the same dismay when they threaten to be too successful.

Jennifer Lawrence went from being relatable to criticized for tripping in public. Jameela Jamil was celebrated for advocating less photoshopping until her beauty became a reason to discredit her. These aware human beings are required to submit to the public's caprices. As Hathaway has learned, there is no point in accommodating them.

In "The Idea of You," there's a painful scene where Soléne admits wanting to ease the pain of her then-husband's affair by forgetting about it. Her husband refused, and they parted ways. It's a heart-wrenching message about not being able to predict the joy another person might find in pleasing them, even if you hit the mark accidentally.

Set years after the breakup, Soléne, like Hathaway, has outgrown people-pleasing. However, that's only the beginning. The larger struggle is finding an identity when you're used to paying heed to others' expectations. If she were to try to ignore my observations, she'd be onto something significant.

Hathaway is incredibly captivating in "The Idea of You," but sometimes, the beauty undermines the film's central theme. The movie's plot revolves around love transcending the generation, wealth, and distance gaps. It requires us to disbelieve in the possibility of a suburban mother capturing the heart of a renowned superstar. The fantasy is the focus.

Instead, it feels too plausible when two ridiculously attractive individuals fall for each other. The on-screen chemistry left me wondering how two people so stunning wouldn't end up with each other. "The Idea of You" offers some convincing perspectives on why Soléne's self-confidence could be damaged by her divorce and why she would be hesitant to accept Hayes' affections. But, the idea that she's that attractive made it challenging to believe those reasons fully. Thus, my superficiality couldn't be shaken.

Hathaway's stunning beauty in "The Idea of You" undermines the entire film's premise, making it less remarkable. It becomes harder to believe in their impossible love story when both characters are so aesthetically attractive. It undercuts the very essence of the story, making the film a waste of time and effort.

It's somewhat awkward to admit this, but it showcases the confusion that arose during the 2010s regarding Hathaway. So much effort and resources were dedicated to the search for the reason behind why her presence was unsettling when in reality, she wasn't the root of the issue. She was just a talented actress doing her job well. The public's inability to deal with her was beyond her control. Similar to my own inability to focus on Solène's inner workings over her physical attractiveness, it's all about me. The act of pleasing others, as is the case with any person, serves no purpose.