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Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick finds himself drawn into the world of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton, who invites him to Saltburn, his eccentric family's sprawling estate, for a summer never to be forgotten.
In 2006, Oxford student Oliver Quick finds himself drawn into the world of the aristocratic Felix Catton. When invited to spend the summer at Saltburn, Felix's sprawling family estate, Oliver's fascination deepens, leading to a summer filled with decadence, obsession, and dark secrets. As Oliver becomes increasingly entangled in the lives of the Catton family, the true extent of his desires and ambitions begins to surface, blurring the lines between admiration and manipulation.
Saltburn received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its bold visual style, provocative themes, and strong performances, particularly from Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi. However, some critics found its shock value to be gratuitous or its narrative to be underdeveloped, leading to polarized opinions on its overall effectiveness.
Praised for its striking visual design and ambitious, transgressive storytelling.
Barry Keoghan's performance as the manipulative Oliver is frequently highlighted as a standout.
Some critics felt the film prioritized shock over substance, leading to a less cohesive narrative.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique aesthetic and daring exploration of class and desire, with many finding it to be a memorable and thought-provoking experience. However, some viewers were divided on the film's explicit content and narrative choices, with a portion finding it overly gratuitous.
The production designer, Suzie Davies, aimed to create a sense of timelessness for Saltburn, incorporating elements from various historical periods to make the estate feel both grand and slightly unsettling.
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I'd seen this film advertised at my local cinema but written it off as the description, in not giving anything away, sounded like Brideshead re-revisited. Then having heard some hype I couldn't see how it could be rated 15. But you know how...
I'm disturbed. Outstandingly disturbed, mind you. It is very out there as it features some uncomfortable moments, but that's never a bad thing if it's done right... and boy is it here. The film does an excellent job at making it all fit,...
**It's been a long while since I stumbled upon a film that wasn't painfully predictable.** What struck me the most was this bizarre yet fascinating connection I developed with a psychopath. It sounds odd, but the film masterfully reels ...
Black comedy / psychological drama of Amazon, directed and written by Emerald Fennell (from the magnificent promising Young Woman and Barbie). This one is a bit tricky one to review without spoilers so if want to see the review stop right...
**Overall** **Entertaining** This movie was a refreshing experience. Well directed with tight plot. Leaving the viewer always wondering what’s going to happen next? There are some potholes and forced nudity (incongruent), but the goo...
Has a case of the samesies on the final chapter. I think we get it. I liked the people. Fun characters outside of you know who. Does anyone really say the vampire line? Great character reveal in the slurp. For me, the explanation station to...
Sometimes you come across a filmmaker whose works you just don’t like. And now, after two features in, I can honestly say that about writer-director Emerald Fennell. I didn’t care much for her debut outing, “Promising Young Woman” (2020), a...
I was quite nervous when I saw this. I was expecting a sort of hybrid of "Another Country" meets "Brideshead Revisited" as the story of "Ollie" (Barry Keoghan) and his aristocratic pal "Felix" (Jacob Elordi) unfolds. Both are at Oxford univ...