Materialists

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 journey on the themes of self-worth, value, and materialism through the lens of three very flawed characters.

As a cynic, I appreciated that. With such beautiful principal actors it would be very easy to gin up a 90's or 00's type of rom-com, but this was exceedingly more thoughtful and interesting.

If I have any complaint at all, it's the ending, which (IMHO) did not fit with the overall theme of the story and a little forced.

But still, very good. 9/10 stars.

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, Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal share extraordinary chemistry that feels raw, layered, and heartbreakingly authentic. Song's screenplay dissects with surgical precision the transactional nature of today's dating world, where intangible values like affection and vulnerability often struggle against the ever-growing checklist of material, social, and political boxes. Money, body image, height, political leanings - even something as seemingly trivial as the texture of one's hair - are thoughtfu...