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The saving grace of this film, however, is the gorgeous cinematography. Each shot is picturesque, which is characteristic of Fennell’s previous films Saltburn and Promising Young Woman.
Each scene is heavily considered, and the setting captures the gothic aesthetic of the original novel. Catherine’s wedding scene is haunting, with moving tulle and muted colors. Fog fills several scenes and leaves a lasting impression of mystery and the cold world of Wuthering Heights.
Overall, this film is beautiful to look at. However, it could have stood to have more time in the writing room. In fact, it may have benefited if the film had not been loosely inspired by Wuthering Heights. Many of the references hold the film back, and it could have made a lasting impression as its own unique narrative. (Sky Briggs)
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Angelus, a Catholic priest reviews the film too:
The film is “based” on the 1847 novel (which I finally read) in the same way Monty Python’s “Life of Brian” is based on Scripture, and “travesty” is too anodyne a word to describe what director Emerald Fennell did to poor Emily Brontë’s creation. (Msgr. Richard Antall)
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