Early reviews are in for Emerald Fennell’s new take on Wuthering Heights, and it’s being called a masterpiece. The film, based on Emily Brontë’s famous novel, features Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, an orphan she grows up with and falls in love with at her family’s grand home.
Even before its February 13th release, the movie has generated a lot of discussion. People have reacted strongly to the casting choices, the suggestive trailer, and even the unusual use of quotation marks in the title.
Now, early screenings have seen critics praise Wuthering Heights as “an exquisite spectacle”.
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Jazz Tangcay of Variety shared on X that Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights is a fiery and unconventional story. She particularly highlighted the incredible chemistry and palpable sexual tension between Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.
Emerald has a unique talent for reimagining familiar stories in a way that’s both captivating and deeply unsettling. I was completely mesmerized by the film’s stunning visuals – the costumes, the way it was filmed, and the overall design were all exceptional. I’m absolutely obsessed with it.
TV personality Maude Garrett raved about the film Wuthering Heights, calling it “utter perfection.” She praised its beautiful visuals and stunning cinematography, but especially highlighted how powerfully it captures the feeling of longing.
This film is incredibly moving and will stay with you long after it ends. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it.
Meredith Loftus at Collider raves about Emerald Fennell’s fresh take on Wuthering Heights. She highlights the film’s beautiful sets and costumes, stunning visuals, and energetic music by Charli XCX, all of which amplify the intense love and obsession between Catherine and Heathcliff.
This follows an explanation from the director of Saltburn about the quotation marks used in the film’s promotional materials, and how she adapted the original story to fit her vision.
She explained to Fandango that a book as complex and challenging as this one simply can’t be successfully turned into a movie.
I’m not trying to recreate Wuthering Heights exactly – that’s just not feasible. I’m creating my own interpretation of the story.
The version of the story I recall isn’t entirely accurate. It’s also colored by what I wanted to happen, things that never actually did. That’s what ‘Wuthering Heights’ is – both a remembered story and a wishful one.
Wuthering Heights is released in cinemas on 13 February.
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