Actor Dakota Johnson criticizes romantic comedies while promoting her upcoming film 'Materialists'
Fresh Take:
Dakota Johnson, the star of Fifty Shades of Grey, has been picky about the rom-com roles she's taking on lately. In a chat with Los Angeles Times, she opened up about her reservations towards many rom-com offers that aren't quite hitting the mark for her.
Johnson, 35, humorously admitted, "They're not good, sorry." She elaborated, "A lot of what I read these days is void of soul and heart. I really love a rom-com if I can connect to the people in it, and I've found it hard to connect with some of the ones I've been offered."
The critically panned Madame Web made Johnson reflect on the difficulties of working on big-budget productions, where creative decisions often come from committees or individuals lacking in creativity. Johnson emphasized the struggle of creating quality work under such circumstances, as original intentions can easily get lost in the process[1][2].
Despite her reservations, Johnson signed on for the upcoming rom-com Materialists. The project's creative team, particularly director Celine Song, likely caught her attention. Song's previous work was praised for its authenticity and emotional depth[3]. By joining forces with actors like Pedro Pascal and Glen Powell, Johnson aligned herself with a project that valued creative vision and artistic integrity – in line with her preferences[2][3].
Reflecting on her character, Celine, a matchmaker in Materialists, Johnson noted, "Celine is all soul and heart." The complexities and relatability of the characters in the film inspired her, finding the paradox, confusion, and self-doubt of the characters to be honest and relatable[4].
[1] https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/legal/dakota-johnson-rita-ora-sue-sony-madame-web-1235213116/[2] https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a43747321/dakota-johnson-interview-material-girls/[3] https://www.indiewire.com/2021/01/celine-song-guest-of-honor-gemma-chan-2021-sundance-1234656373/[4] https://www.vogue.com/culture/article/dakota-johnson-interview-material-girls-movie
· Dakota Johnson, in her forthcoming project Materialists, seems to have found a rom-com that resonates with her preferences for entertainment that's rich in soul and heart, mirroring the characters she plays, such as Celine in the film, who is brimming with soul and heart.
· The decision to star in Materialists, a film that emphasizes creativity and artistic integrity, was likely marked by Johnson's eagerness to work on a project that values the same elements she appreciates in quality movies-and-tv entertainment.
