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Materialists Critiques Commodified Love in Modern Matchmaking

Its 87% Rotten Tomatoes rating has fueled audience debate over the clash between genuine affection and material criteria.

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A composite image of Joseph Dixon, a Black man wearing a suit and reading glasses, smiling, the 3 stars from Materialists

Overview

  • The film opened on June 13 with a $12 million domestic debut and currently holds an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Director Celine Song drew on her six-month experience as a matchmaker to shape the story’s authentic view of the industry.
  • Dakota Johnson stars as Lucy, a New York matchmaker who evaluates potential partners by income, height and appearance.
  • Real-life matchmaker Joseph Dixon confirms the film accurately reflects client checklists and the pressure of high expectations.
  • Critics applaud its sharp social critique of transactional dating while expressing mixed views on its emotional depth and narrative focus.