Newness - 2017
"Newness" is a 2017 American romantic drama film directed by Drake Doremus. It stars Nicholas Hoult, Laia Costa, Courtney Eaton, Danny Huston, and Esther Perel. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2017, and was later released on November 3, 2017. The story revolves around two millennials navigating a social media-driven hookup culture and the challenges they face in their relationship, including exploring open relationships and the consequences that come with it.
The film is about two unacquainted millennials in contemporary Los Angeles who find themselves talking into the early hours, connecting, and rushing into a relationship. They go out on dates, move in together, and skip work to make love, but the question arises whether this is love.
The movie is described as a sympathetic look at two likeable lovers who don't know what's good for them, and it explores their desire for newness in their love and sex lives. The story delves into the characters' struggles with their past, their desires, and the consequences of their mistakes.
The film has been noted for its exploration of modern millennial dating habits, including swiping on dating apps, falling in love, getting bored sooner than expected, and testing out open relationships.
"Newness" has been described as a passionate love story between two twenty-something millennials and the trials and tribulations of an open relationship in the modern era. It has been noted for its portrayal of the tensions between the characters and their society, as well as the emotional and physical boundaries they push in their relationship.
