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‘Materialists’: A Modern Romance with Troubling Twists

6/11/2025

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Story summary

Celine Song's "Materialists," featuring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, delves into the complexities of modern romance through a matchmaker's eyes in Manhattan. As Lucy grapples with a love triangle and serious themes like sexual assault, the film falters in tone and coherence, straying from the charm of classic rom-coms.

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Story summary

Celine Song's "Materialists," featuring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, delves into the complexities of modern romance through a matchmaker's eyes in Manhattan. As Lucy grapples with a love triangle and serious themes like sexual assault, the film falters in tone and coherence, straying from the charm of classic rom-coms.