Romantic Comedy, Materialists
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"Materialists," Celine Song‘s new film, is anchored by a charming lead trio: Dakota Johnson as matchmaker Lucy, Pedro Pascal as wealthy bachelor Harry and Chris Evans as Lucy's ex-boyfriend John. But the film opens up beyond those leads,
In the Materialists scene, you can spot Johnson’s Lucy and Evans’ John getting married; however, you can also watch countless other couples tie the knot. To Song, this shows the totally unique yet universal way of love. While each couple has their own story, they also go to this place to do the exact same thing. She explained:
SAG award winner Pascal has been stealing scenes (and hearts) for years, but he truly rose to fame with unforgettable turns on Narcos (2015–2017), The Mandalorian (2019–2023), and The Last of Us (2023–2025).
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Materialists follows a matchmaker named Lucy (Dakota Johnson) as she meets Harry (Pedro Pascal), a rich man who is working to woo her, and runs into John (Chris Evans), a very important person from her past. What follows is a deep and romantic tale about the materialistic things we desire and how they compete with our romantic and human instincts.
Celine Song's Materialists is a wry, thoughtful exploration of love, ambition, and the commodification of connection in modern relationships.
When I tweeted that Materialists was for “romantics, realists, and yearners,” I didn’t expect the tweet to go viral — or for it to become a central quote in the movie’s marketing. But it’s true. After years of craving a smart,
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