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Materialists
2025 116 min United States of America, Finland R 18+
★6.6
Romance, Drama
Director: Celine Song
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Description
A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$36.52M
Worldwide:
$107.95M
Starring
Dakota Johnson
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Chris Evans
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Pedro Pascal
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Awards
1 win & 10 nominations total
Key opinion
Materialists is a technically assured and intellectually ambitious romantic drama that succeeds as a character study, though it leaves some viewers divided by its shift toward traditional rom-com tropes. While the central performances are widely praised for their authenticity, opinions clash regarding the film's pacing, the depth of the screenplay, and the satisfaction of its concluding act.
| Cinematography | The film excels in its technical craft, featuring atmospheric cinematography and precise mise-en-scène that capture a distinct New York aesthetic. | |
| Acting | The lead actors, particularly Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, provide strong, nuanced performances that elevate the material beyond standard genre archetypes. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay effectively dissects the conflict between material pragmatism and emotional vulnerability, though some find the recurring professional jargon and dialogue-heavy structure repetitive. | |
| Direction | Céline Song’s direction is perceived as both controlled and mature, though critics disagree on whether the film successfully balances philosophical depth with lighthearted romantic comedy conventions. | |
| Ending | The final act is a point of contention, with some viewers finding the resolution emotionally resonant while others dismiss it as rushed, forced, or inconsistent with the film's earlier themes. |