Celine Song's 'Materialists' is a romantic comedy featuring Dakota Johnson as Lucy, a top matchmaker who faces a choice between hedge-fund manager Harry and ex John. The film is styled like early 2000s romantic comedies but struggles with a script that is inconsistently witty. Additionally, a subplot concerning sexual assault feels improperly integrated into the narrative. Conversely, Ari Aster's 'Eddington' provides a sharp satire of the pandemic, linking current societal issues to the pervasive impact of disinformation. Elizabeth Lo's documentary 'Mistress Dispeller' explores the unique role of a mistress dispeller in China, leading to profound reflections on loneliness and ethical dilemmas.
Celine Song's 'Materialists' features Dakota Johnson as Lucy, a top matchmaker caught between two men, exploring themes of love in a transactional world. However, the script is uneven, oscillating between wit and cliches, with a subplot on assault feeling misplaced.
Ari Aster's 'Eddington' satirizes the pandemic's aftermath, framing disinformation and technology as key factors in creating deep divides within communities, offering a bleak view of modern society.
Elizabeth Lo's documentary 'Mistress Dispeller' creatively examines a unique profession in China, showcasing the complexities of identity and morality as the protagonist infiltrates the lives of a cheating husband and his mistress, prompting questions about loneliness and ethical boundaries.
'Materialists' serves as a stylish but flawed romantic comedy, drawing comparisons to early 2000s films while grappling with difficult themes that do not always resonate.
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