《天作之合》：秀出你的「擇偶清單」

Materialists: Show me your "Material Lists".

「物化」是現代社會的一大隱憂，而當這種思維模式滲透到親密關係中時，就誕生了像《天作之合》（Materialists）這樣引人深思的作品。這部由席琳·宋編劇兼執導，達珂塔·強生、克里斯·伊凡和佩德羅·帕斯卡主演的2025年浪漫劇情片，以其直白且犀利的視角，剖析了當今男女在尋找伴侶時，看似務實卻實則偏頗的「擇偶條件」。

“Objectification” is a major concern in modern society, and when this mindset permeates intimate relationships, it gives rise to thought-provoking works like Materialists. Directed and written by Celine Song, and starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, this 2025 romantic drama offers a direct and incisive look at the seemingly pragmatic, yet ultimately skewed, "material lists" that men and women today use when seeking partners.

電影劇情：一場關於「完美」的尋找

The Plot: A Quest for "Perfection"

電影《天作之合》聚焦於一群在紐約都會生活中尋求伴侶的人們。他們如同米其林餐廳的「採購經理」一般，孜孜不倦地列出並比對著各式各樣的「完美食材」：從身高、體重、長相、年收入、髮際線、罩杯，到興趣愛好、家庭健康紀錄等，無所不包。他們深信，只要能湊齊這些條件，便能拼湊出一段「天作之合」。然而，隨著劇情的推進，觀眾會發現，這些精心篩選的「食材」並未如預期般碰撞出「最美味的料理」。相反地，角色們在追逐這些外在條件的過程中，逐漸迷失了自我，也錯過了真正能帶來幸福的「無形資產」。

The film Materialists centers on a group of individuals navigating the New York metropolitan dating scene. Much like "procurement managers" for Michelin restaurants, they tirelessly compile and cross-reference all sorts of "perfect ingredients": from height, weight, appearance, annual income, hairline, and cup size, to hobbies and family health records – nothing is left out. They firmly believe that by assembling these conditions, they can piece together a "match made in heaven." However, as the plot unfolds, audiences discover that these meticulously selected "ingredients" do not, as expected, result in the "most delicious dish." Instead, in their pursuit of these external criteria, the characters gradually lose themselves and miss out on the "intangible assets" that truly bring happiness.

「擇偶清單」的盲區：忽視不完美的互補效應

The Blind Spot of the "Material List": Overlooking the Complementary Power of Imperfections

電影的英文片名「Materialists」一語雙關，既指「物質主義者」，也巧妙地拆解為「Material List」（物品清單），精準地概括了影片的核心思想。當代社會，我們習慣於將愛情和婚姻視為一場交易，而非一場投資。我們專注於購入彼此的「有形資產」，卻往往忽視了共同創造生活「無形資產」的重要性。

The film's English title, Materialists, is a clever pun, referring both to "materialists" and subtly breaking down into "material list," accurately encapsulating the film's core idea. In contemporary society, we tend to view love and marriage as a transaction rather than an investment. We focus on acquiring each other's "tangible assets" but often overlook the importance of jointly creating the "intangible assets" of life.

我們不斷追尋著「完美對象」，卻鮮少停下來思考，什麼才是真正的完美？如同那個幽默卻發人深省的笑話：「女婿跟岳父抱怨：妳女兒毛病真多。岳父則回答他：對啊，不然她怎麼會選你呢？」這不正說明了，恰恰是彼此的不完美，才造就了獨特的互補與包容，讓兩個人得以互相選擇，共同成長。

We constantly search for the "perfect partner," yet rarely pause to consider what true perfection actually means. Much like that humorous yet thought-provoking joke: "The son-in-law complained to his father-in-law: 'Your daughter has so many flaws.' The father-in-law replied: 'Exactly, otherwise why would she choose you?'" Doesn't this illustrate that it's precisely our imperfections that create unique complementarities and acceptance, allowing two people to choose each other and grow together?

電影透過一系列寫實的場景，揭示了過於執著於外在條件的荒謬性。即使你找到了各方面都符合條件的「完美人選」，卻可能發現彼此間缺乏真正的連結、共鳴，以及那份讓兩人願意為對方，也為共同未來變得更好的動力。讓料理美味的關鍵，不在於食材的昂貴與稀有，而在於廚師對料理的熱愛，以及那份想做飯給誰吃的心情。同理，一段關係能否長久且幸福，最終取決於能否讓彼此感到開心，以及雙方共同創造的愛、理解與支持。

Through a series of realistic scenes, the film reveals the absurdity of being overly fixated on external conditions. Even if you find a "perfect candidate" who meets all your criteria, you might discover a lack of genuine connection, resonance, and the motivation for both of you to become better for each other and for your shared future. The key to delicious food isn't the expense or rarity of the ingredients, but the chef's passion for cooking and the desire to cook for someone. Similarly, the longevity and happiness of a relationship ultimately depend on whether both parties can make each other happy, and the love, understanding, and support they jointly create.

婚姻：一場無形資產的共同創造

Marriage: A Joint Creation of Intangible Assets

婚姻，不應是單純的買賣，而是深刻的投資。它不是購入彼此有形的資產，而是共同創造生活中無形的資產——那些無法量化卻至關重要的愛、信任、包容、理解和共同成長。這些無形資產，才是維繫一段關係走向永恆的基石。

Marriage should not be a mere transaction but a profound investment. It's not about acquiring each other's tangible assets, but about jointly creating the intangible assets of life – the unquantifiable yet crucial love, trust, tolerance, understanding, and shared growth. These intangible assets are the cornerstones that sustain a relationship towards eternity.

《天作之合》如同當頭棒喝，提醒我們重新審視對「完美」的定義。或許真正的「天作之合」，並非來自於一張完美的「擇偶清單」，而是源於兩顆願意接納彼此不完美，並共同努力創造幸福的心。

Materialists serves as a wake-up call, urging us to re-examine our definition of "perfection." Perhaps a truly "match made in heaven" doesn't stem from a perfect "material list," but from two hearts willing to embrace each other's imperfections and work together to create happiness.

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