Materialists
Materialists

Materialists

2025Movie116 minEnglish

A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.

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Director: Celine SongGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

The film is described as a love triangle that spans across the Atlantic. It follows a wedding anniversary that prompts a woman to revisit her past and consider a relationship with a man she knew in college.

Critical Reception

As the film has not yet been released, critical reception is not available. However, anticipation is high given the director's previous success with 'Past Lives' and the star-studded cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Anticipated to be a thought-provoking exploration of relationships and choices.
  • Hailed as a potentially powerful follow-up to Celine Song's acclaimed debut.
  • Expected to feature strong performances from its lead actors.

Google audience: Audience anticipation is high for 'Materialists', with many looking forward to Celine Song's directorial vision and the performances of Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (upcoming film)

Fun Fact

This film marks the second directorial feature for Celine Song, following the critical success of her debut film 'Past Lives'.

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TMDB Reviews

6 reviews
Chandler Danier

Chandler Danier

Definitely romantic and funny. I see "this not a rom com" to mean this doesn't suck. While I agree that this doesn't suck, I do not agree with the denigration of female-focused cinema by the patriarchy because I'm a fucking 10 on all levels...
Shinichi

Shinichi

Contains minor hinted spoilers, read at your own risk. Dakota and Chris did the best they could to save the movie, it's an average movie but the case of Sophie seemed more like a plot device to move the story forwards with very little (o...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Given that so much of modern-day dating goes on online between people who have never met, nor ever intend to meet, the person they are courting, I had hoped this would deliver a more brutal critique of an industry that is predicated on shal...
Horseface

Horseface

What is going on with Hollywood? Hollywood HDR is a fudging cancer. It means "destroy the image completely, turn off all the lights, and present the audience with moving shadows." Yet another movie that cannot be watched, because it's...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

Celine Song's Materialists is a stunningly mature, emotionally intelligent romantic drama, one that redefines the very concept of modern love without falling into the usual pitfalls of the genre. Anchored by three outstanding performances, ...
rssp55

rssp55

Definitely not a Rom-Com. (And that's a good thing.) - Some false advertising with this one. There's romance, yes. There are a few laughs, yes. This, however, is not a romantic comedy. What it is is a two-hour philosophical jou...