Materialists: A Review of the Film’s Premise and Execution

The film ‘Materialists,’ starring Dakota Johnson, presents a story about Lucy Mason, a matchmaker. The story touches upon the possibility that Lucy is matching her clients poorly, resulting in widespread dissatisfaction. The film’s premise is the unhappiness of those involved. The dialogue is insincere. The film’s aspirations for awards recognition don’t translate into the type of success the filmmakers hoped for. Johnson’s character is not well served by the writing. Harry, a romantic interest, has a secret. The problems of the rich are presented without humor or genuine feeling. The character of John, played by Chris Evans, is a key example of what doesn’t work. The men in the film seem to lack self-respect. The film is generally uninteresting. Sophie, a dating client, stands out. The movie does not live up to expectations. The film comes from the director of ‘Past Lives.’