Emerald Fennell, celebrated for her Oscar-winning “Promising Young Woman,” presents another audacious creation with “Saltburn.” This contemporary interpretation of “The Talented Mr. Ripley” scrutinizes the intricacies of human behavior within privileged circles, challenging societal norms. Fennell’s direction, accompanied by lush production values, unfolds a wickedly mean and surreal narrative. Barry Keoghan’s portrayal of Oliver Quick, maneuvering through Jacob Elordi’s aristocratic world, intensifies the film’s tension. Despite maintaining amusement and provocation, Fennell’s extended denouement, marked by explicit explanations, dilutes the narrative’s impact, departing from the tantalizing ambiguity characteristic of her earlier work. Visit my flixer for more!
Summary: A student at Oxford University finds himself drawn into the world of a charming and aristocratic classmate, who invites him to his eccentric family's sprawling estate for a summer never to b... Read all
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