Overview

• Released on June 13, Materialists has prompted varied critical response, with praise for its realistic take on modern romance and critiques of its straightforward plot.
• Dakota Johnson delivers a compelling lead performance as Lucy, a New York City matchmaker whose precision in love mirrors financial calculations.
• Celine Song’s script and direction draw directly from her matchmaking background to explore how dating has become a transactional marketplace.
• The film’s lush cinematography bathes New York City in a gauzy, luxurious light that underscores the gap between surface allure and emotional depth.
• Lucy’s choice between her struggling ex and a wealthy suitor highlights the tension between material security and authentic connection.