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Materialists: Love, Class & Choices in Modern NYC

90-Word Review: Materialists on Netflix isn’t your regular rom-com—it’s a polished, thoughtful take on modern relationships. Celine Song directs Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal in a triangle where love collides with money, class, and emotional need. Dakota shines as Lucy, a top matchmaker who must face her own contradictions. Chris brings grit, Pedro adds charm, and together they deliver emotional nuance. While pacing drags at times and the story feels predictable, the film’s realism, maturity, and reflective tone make it more meaningful than formulaic romances.

Review: Materialists (Netflix, 2025) directed by Celine Song is a refreshing yet sobering look at how love, money, and identity intersect in modern dating culture. The story follows Lucy (Dakota Johnson), a successful New York City matchmaker who believes in compatibility metrics, appearances, and financial stability. Her ex-boyfriend John (Chris Evans), a struggling actor, represents raw desire and unresolved emotions, while Harry (Pedro Pascal), a wealthy and charming millionaire, embodies the security and class expectations Lucy has always valued.

The film works best as a mature deconstruction of the romantic comedy genre. It questions not only who we love but why we love, and whether our choices are guided by genuine connection or social constructs like class and wealth. Johnson plays Lucy with conflicted ambition and vulnerability, Evans captures grit and tenderness, and Pascal adds a warm stability tinged with charm.

Visually, Materialists blends polished cityscapes with moments of melancholy, balancing romantic energy with introspection. Its dialogue-heavy nature slows the pacing, and at times the outcome feels predictable, yet it remains moving and thought-provoking. This is not just a film about romance—it’s about the compromises we make between desire, compassion, and realism. Perfect for mature teens and adults, it is less playful than a rom-com and more a reflective love drama for today’s world.

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