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A bold reimagining of Emily Brontë's gothic tragedy, following the consuming and destructive bond between Catherine Earnshaw and the brooding outsider Heathcliff.
The classic novel Wuthering Heights once again arrives on the big screen, this time under the direction of Emerald Fennell, of Saltburn fame. The buzz going in was that this adaptation might struggle under a modern perspective and overly sexual sensibility. Luckily, none of that applied to me; I was in it for Jacob Elordi.
- Euphoria (Nate Jacobs)
- Saltburn (Felix Catton)
- Priscilla (Elvis Presley)
- The Kissing Booth
- Barbie (Barbie)
- Suicide Squad (Harley Quinn)
- The Wolf of Wall Street
- I, Tonya
There were no overt modern references, unlike Sofia Coppola’s Converse shoes in Marie Antoinette. But the soundtrack did feature Charli XCX, which thankfully wasn’t distracting and seemlessly fit the vibe.
The movie also featured some genuinely funny moments. Which was a welcome relief. While film purists might scream foul with this stylish modern adaptation, for me the film hit the right notes—an entertaining drama full of passion and eventually tears. Hopefully that's not a spoiler.
In terms of production design, the movie featured an impressive artsy, Gen Z/Millennial type style. Both Elordi and Robbie were passionate, believable and had great chemistry. Also this version of Wuthering Heights didn’t seem to drag at any point, which is traditionally a problem with these stuffy period films based on classic novels. .
- Fennell & Elordi: This marks Jacob Elordi's second collaboration with Emerald Fennell following Saltburn.
- Modern Edge: The film includes a soundtrack by Charlie XCX to match its stylized, contemporary visual approach.
- Source Material: This adaptation reportedly removes several secondary characters to focus more intensely on the central toxic romance.
- Jacob Elordi's excellent and charismatic performance
- Strong chemistry between the lead actors
- Impressive production design and visuals
- Pacing that avoids typical period-film "stuffiness"
- Potential backlash from book purists
- Loosely based on the original narrative
FINAL VERDICT
So yeah, this version of Wuthering Heights isn’t for everyone. Although I might be in the minority, I enjoyed myself and wasn’t distracted by the stylish flourishes by Emerald Fennell. Wuthering Heights gets a recommendation from me, especially thanks to Jacob Elordi.
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