Why 'Materialists' Left Me Seriously Disappointed — Despite Its Star-Studded Cast

I gave Materialists a chance because, come on, Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans? That’s a lineup you want to believe in.

But after watching just half an hour, I knew I wasn’t sticking around. This movie promised a smart take on modern relationships and capitalism, but instead, it felt like a shallow, uninspired mess.

The plot? A Manhattan matchmaker caught in a love triangle — sounds promising, right? But the chemistry between the leads? Nonexistent. Their interactions felt forced, like actors reading lines rather than living moments. I never once bought into their story or cared what happened next.

What really bugged me was how Materialists tried to critique society’s obsession with money and relationships, but it barely scratched the surface. Instead of a deep dive into the complexities of love in a materialistic world, we got surface-level clichés and awkward, preachy scenes that dragged on.

I’m all for films that challenge the norm, but this one missed the mark by miles. It was glossy and polished, sure — but that’s just a pretty wrapper for a story lacking heart or originality. If you’re looking for something thoughtful and engaging, Materialists won’t cut it.

Honestly, after 30 minutes, I had seen enough. It’s a rare case where a cast this talented couldn’t save a script so limp and uninspired. My advice? Skip this one unless you want to suffer through pretentious dialogue and zero emotional payoff.