No Hard Feelings is a 2023 American film directed by Gene Stupnitsky, starring Jennifer Lawrence as a woman who is hired by a wealthy couple to romance their romantically and sexually inexperienced son, played by [imdb.com. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed over $87 million worldwide against a $45 million budget.
The film's premise has been criticized for being problematic, with some accusing it of glorifying grooming due to the 13-year age gap between the two lead characters. The film's defense is that the character Jennifer Lawrence plays is over the age of consent, but this argument has been met with criticism, as being over the legal age of consent does not automatically mean that someone is "ready" for sex.
The film's themes and premise have been compared to the 1999 film American Pie, which was also criticized for its portrayal of sex and relationships. However, the film's director, Gene Stupnitsky, has stated that the film is not meant to be a commentary on the American Pie era, but rather a exploration of the complexities of human relationships.
The book "No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions At Work" by [humu.com, [fosslien.com, and [molliewestduffy.com offers a different perspective on the concept of "no hard feelings." The book argues that emotions have a place in the workplace and that acknowledging and embracing them can lead to greater productivity, creativity, and fulfillment.
