Oscar-nominated filmmaker Celine Song is back with the new A24 romantic-comedy Materialists starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal.
The film focuses on a young, ambitious New York City matchmaker who finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex. It has become one of the most highly anticipated releases this year.
Several critics, journalists, and influencers have watched the early screenings of the film, and the responses so far have been positive.
Here are the five reasons why Materialists will be the next romantic-comedy classic, according to the early social media reactions.
The Chemistry of the Three Leads
As we all know, a good romantic-comedy hinges on the effective chemistry of the leads. Fortunately, it looks like that will be the case for the trio that Materialists centers on.
The early reactions noted that Johnson has a wonderful chemistry with both Evans and Pascal in their scenes, and the film worked in its entirety due to their performances.
A Fresh Look at the Modern Dating Scene
One of the challenges of modern romantic-comedy films is exploring the current dating scene with the existence of dating apps and other means of communication through the internet.
Based on the reactions, it looks like the film managed to tackle that successfully, and it will give viewers an experience of what it means to find love today despite the presence of technology.
Throwback to Old School Rom-Com
Some reactions have noted that Materialists felt like a throwback to classic rom-coms that we know and love from the past.
A great romantic-comedy film has become rare in the modern era, whether it's because of the challenges of including technology in the story, or it has become a lost art. Fortunately, it looks like Song leaned on old-fashioned rom-com storytelling to tell this effectively.
Another Masterpiece from Celine Song
Materialists has already been hailed as a "masterpiece" and one of the best films this year by some of the early reactions, which is high praise considering the genre and style.
After Past Lives, it may not be surprising for some people to hear that Song managed to make another terrific film in her resume and prove that she is one of the most promising filmmakers today.
More Thoughtful and Honest Than Most Rom-Com Films
Most romantic-comedy films are seen as feel-good or made for the purpose of entertainment, as the audience would feel happy after watching.
While that might also be the case for Materialists, the early reactions noted that the film is also more honest and thoughtful in its portrayal of love, and they managed to explore some deeper themes that the audiences will reflect on.
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