"Materialists presents a familiar rom-com dialectic of love versus money, ultimately portraying a New York matchmaker choosing an ex-boyfriend over a wealthy suitor."
"While insisting on the desire for wealth, the film's resolution reflects traditional tropes where the protagonist chooses emotional connection over monetary advantage."
Materialists, a new romantic comedy from Celine Song, tackles the classic dilemma of choosing between love and wealth. The film features New York matchmaker Lucy, who professes a desire for a rich partner but ultimately chooses a less affluent ex-boyfriend instead. This narrative echoes traditional romantic comedy tropes, highlighting the emotional over material wealth in relationships. The film presents this age-old choice as a contemporary issue, though it does not present a fresh perspective on the inherent debate about love versus money in modern society.
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