What Critics Are Saying About Dakota Johnson Hit
- The film Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson as a New York matchmaker, is now playing in theaters as of 2025-06-19.
- Celine Song wrote and directed Materialists following her acclaimed 2023 film Past Lives, aiming to explore romantic and societal complexities.
- Materialists features a love triangle involving Lucy, who pursues rich bachelor Harry and reconnects with ex John, while highlighting dating as a transactional business.
- Critics note that Materialists struggles with tonal uncertainty, with some praising its honesty and dialogue but others finding the ending and character decisions inconsistent.
- The film's depiction of romantic challenges and societal values suggests ongoing cultural debates about wealth, identity, and commodification in modern relationships.
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Are Guys Really Getting That Wild Surgery Pedro Pascal Had In 'Materialists'?
This story contains spoilers for the movie Materialists.In the new movie Materialists, Pedro Pascal plays Harry, a heartthrob with a chiseled jaw, a dreamy swoop of thick hair, a $12 million penthouse, and staggering BDE — such an outrageously eligible bachelor that Lucy, a matchmaker played by Dakota Johnson, dubs him a “unicorn.” It goes without saying that this perfect specimen is 6 feet tall. At least, he is now.As Lucy later discovers, Harr…
Review: ‘Materialists’ Does Rom-Com, Sans Romance or Comedy
Have you ever looked at one of the great love triangle rom-coms of yore and asked yourself the question, what if someone did this story--literally, this exact same story--only without the romance or the comedy? It doesn't matter what your... Read more...
Chris Evans Admits Feeling 'Scared' About Dakota Johnson Not Liking Him
Image credit: A24 Chris Evans recently opened up about an unexpectedly awkward dynamic between him and his Materialists co-star Dakota Johnson. While their on-screen chemistry may appear cute, the Captain America actor admitted he was initially “scared” that Johnson wouldn’t like him, based on something she said long before they worked together. Chris Evans was scared that Dakota Johnson ‘wouldn’t like’ him While promoting their new romantic com…
Throughout 2025, we have witnessed multiple premieres in the film world, from remakes of well-known tapes, to new stories full of drama or terror, among others. Recently, The Hollywood Reporter made a listing with the Top 10 of the best films of these months. This is how some productions appear that have been in sight for months, such as Materialists, Celine Song project that presents a love triangle between Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro…
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