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Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie in Wuthering Heights
Review

Wuthering Heights review – pretty vacant

by Hannah Strong

Emerald Fennell sets out to shock with her maximalist take on Emily Brontë’s classic novel, but her grand vision lacks depth or heart.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Dark underground chamber with red glowing cylindrical structure, bronze machinery, stone carvings on walls, and figure standing on tiled floor.
Review

Frankenstein review – Jacob Elordi is a revelation

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Guillermo del Toro handles Mary Shelley’s canonical text with the tenderness of a butterfly, exulting in the author’s wisdom and sense of high tragedy while bringing his own steampunk spin to the material.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Man in dark suit holding helmet in upscale restaurant with warm lighting and other diners in background.
Review

On Swift Horses review – no wheel reinvention to be found

by Patrick Sproull

Daniel Minahan’s adaptation of Shannon Pufahl’s novel wins points for its thoughtful perspective on its queer characters, but doesn’t do enough with its enticing, Proulx-ish premise.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Man with curly hair in white shirt and dark waistcoat holds small object, smiling on stage with blue lighting and audience in background.
Venice Film Festival

Frankenstein – first-look review

by Hannah Strong

Guillermo del Toro achieves his life-long dream, adapting Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein with resplendent results.
Review

The Sweet East review – packed with salty goodness

by David Jenkins

A high school student embarks on a bizarro road trip through contemporary America in Sean Price William’s idiosyncratic feature debut.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

Priscilla review – subtle and sensational

by Hannah Strong

A star is born in Sofia Coppola’s biographical drama based on the relationship between Priscilla and Elvis Presley, with Cailee Spaeny delivering a remarkable performance.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Review

Saltburn review – gorgeous, lurid, shallow and frustrating

by Hannah Strong

A working-class student finds himself thrust into a new world in Emerald Fennell’s stylish but underwhelming second feature.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect

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