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Chris Evans And Dakota Johnson Pinpoint The Materialist LIne They Absolute Hated

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In a more casual and straightforward rephrase: Love might be blind, but the cheesy line from the movie “Materialists” didn’t fool anyone, not even the actors who spoke it. Chris Evans and Dakota Johnson weren’t shy about their feelings when it came to one of the critical scenes in their new romantic drama – they openly acknowledged that the line was terrible, and honestly, it’s hard to argue with them!

Both Johnson and Evans recently spoke with Josh Horowitz of MTV while promoting their 2025 movie release. During the interview (shared via the outlet’s official Instagram account), Johnson didn’t mince words about how she felt as the Captain America performer delivered that moment from the film’s script. “I hated that line,” she said flatly, to Evans’ immediate and knowing laughter. The line in question was:

When I see your face, I see wrinkles and children that look like you.

The line in the highly praised movie “Materialists” was intended to be heartfelt, a sincere declaration of love filled with time, intimacy, and the beauty of growing old together. However, it came off as something unexpected for the film’s main characters, sounding more like a subtle insult rather than the typical romantic sentiment found in popular comedies. Chris Evans, also confused by the sentence structure, expressed his confusion about it.

In a more personal perspective, I’ve often found myself pondering if the initial phrase could be more appealing: “Your face, it seems to me, reveals lines of time, gray strands, and young ones who bear a striking resemblance.” And I often wonder, is there a way to kick this off in a more captivating manner?

Johnson echoed the sentiment. She hilariously quipped:

That’s all I heard. For the entire movie. Every single scene we had together.

The two actors shared a laugh, recalling their scripted line. However, this exchange ended up in the movie due to Director Celine Song’s insistence, as she appreciated the line’s emotional impact, according to Evans. He further explained:

Indeed, this demonstrates Celine’s perspective as I found myself nodding in agreement. I must confess, there was a moment of hesitation. However, we eventually settled on the phrase “and children that look like you,” which she approved without reservation. In my opinion, it fits perfectly.

Dakota Johnson wasn’t quite finished making her point. “Let me paint a picture,” she began, readying herself to recreate the scene. She fixed her gaze on Evans. “Look at me with affection in your eyes,” she requested firmly. He steeled himself. Then, just as before, she repeated it with her signature dry tone:

When I look at your face, I see wrinkles.

Evans burst into laughter, effectively underscoring her argument. At first glance, Materialists may seem like an ordinary rom-com, but it transcends that classification. Despite an awkward remark, the movie delves beyond the norms of romantic comedies. A significant portion of this depth can be attributed to the skillful storytelling of Celine Song.

In the movie, Dakota Johnson portrays a skilled matchmaker who excels at assisting others in finding romance, yet struggles to find it herself. She finds herself torn between a captivating, affluent admirer (Pedro Pascal) and a complicated former partner (Chris Evans), leading her to reconsider her own desires.

Crafting engaging dialogue can sometimes prove challenging, even for skilled screenwriters; they occasionally stumble. Yet, it’s amusing to note that Johnson and Evans approach their latest movie’s dialogues with a lighthearted attitude, not overanalyzing each line. Don’t forget to catch the film Materialists, currently showing in cinemas.

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2025-06-25 22:39

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