Materialists

What happens when Madame Webb is dating Reed Richards after breaking up with Captain America? I know that is not what is going on here, but I have to admit, I kept thinking about it as I watched this movie.

Since I was thinking about that more than I was thinking about what the story was or who these characters were, it tells you that this rom-com story did not grab my attention.

According to IMDB, “A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.”

I had some problems with this story. I liked every actor involved here, but I just did not form any interest in the characters they were playing. The biggest issue I had was that I just did not feel anything for the couple of Dakota Johnson and Chris Evans. We met them after their break up and then when we got flashbacks, we only got flashbacks to them fighting. I thought there was more chemistry between Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal, but the film did not want them together.

I think this movie was too long as well. I did enjoy a side storyline with one of Dakota Johnson’s clients from her matchmaking company, but it was not a major part.

Three likable actors but I was bored for much of the movie and I did not care about any of them.

2.5 stars

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