Celine Song's follow-up to 'Past Lives' breaks down the Romance Industrial Complex, via a love triangle between Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans.

Writer-director Celine Song’s follow-up to “Past Lives” is a cynical drama disguised as a rom-com.

Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and the ubiquitous Pedro Pascal star in "Materialists," the latest from Celine Song, the director who made "Past Lives."

In ‘Materialists,” Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, Chris Evans make for an alluring and entertaining love triangle.

Lucy (Dakota Johnson) is a professional matchmaker. Harry (Pedro Pascal), is the handsome, rich guy she meets at a wedding.

While the film may not be everybody’s cup of tea, overall critical response so far has been positive, with Celine Song’s sophomore effort drawing 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. It will be interesting to see how audiences react to Materialists, especially if they go in expecting a “silly” rom-com. Catch it in theaters starting Friday, June 13.

Pedro Pascal's "exquisite" new romcom Materialists has landed an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score ahead of its cinematic release. Set for release in cinemas on 13 June, the film stars Captain America actor Chris Evans and Madame Web 's Dakota Johnson alongside The Last of Us star Pascal.