MATERIALISTS

Materialists (2025)

Written & Directed by: Celine Song

When Chris Evans looks at you that way, then it must be love. But is love really enough to make it through the relationship?

From lifestyle compatibility to financial checklist, the script keeps on giving formulas on how to achieve a perfect marriage.

They may be good in imparting quotable lines, but not with sharing experiences. You are expected to blindly accept their claims of being in love or not, without making the scenes more convincing and realistic.

The comparison between rich and poor is superficial, not weighing both its pros and cons. Even though the math doesn’t add up, they keep using it to justify their choices.

The main character's decision feels out of sync with her established persona.

Sometimes, it’s easy to fall in love with them because of the actors’ portrayal, but it’s also easy to let go because of the characters’ mindset. Words are lovely to hear, yet the scenarios tell otherwise.

The movie’s depiction of love is either materialistic or simplistic, failing to explore deeper themes. Value of oneself is often neglected.

From their caveman era to New York setting, it’s quite ironic and upsetting that the material turns out to be not progressive.

𝑴𝑨𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑺

Cast: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal

Presented by: A24, Killer Films, 2AM, IPR.VC, Access Entertainment 

Release Date: August 6, 2025 in Philippine cinemas nationwide (distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines)

A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews