Celine Song's 'Materialists' stands apart in the rom-com genre by navigating economic realities within its narrative. The main character, Lucy, works at a matchmaking firm where her profession intertwines with her romantic entanglements. The characters frequently discuss their salaries and living situations, thus making financial aspects pivotal to the story. Song draws from her own experiences as a struggling playwright. The film features Lucy’s complicated relationships, raising questions about love, materialism, and the sometimes harsh realities of the dating world, culminating in a profound confrontation that leaves a lasting impact.
The problem with so many rom-coms - one of the problems, anyway - is how often we're asked to conveniently dismiss our knowledge of life's realities.
Materialists is something else entirely. Song's characters tell us bluntly what their salary is, or how much their apartment costs.
But Lucy lets herself be wooed - how can she resist a $12 million Tribeca duplex? With those expertly sliced radishes at breakfast?
The sharpest scene in the film is a devastating confrontation between Lucy and her trusting client. It shakes Lucy to the core.
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