Just had to peek my head in with a review of Saltburn.
Saltburn is a love story (or a story about love). Set in 2006/2007 (for whatever odd reason), Saltburn follows Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan), a “poor” student at Oxford. When he crosses paths with the rich and beautiful Felix Catton (Jacob Elordi), Oliver finds himself instantly obsessed. He wants to be Felix and he wants to be with Felix, an unhealthy mixture if there ever was one.
Oliver gets his chance when he assists Felix with bicycle troubles, inevitably leading to the two becoming best friends. They become so close, that when tragedy strikes Oliver’s family, Felix invites him to stay at his family’s posh estate of Saltburn. Let the depravity and bacchanalia begin!
Saltburn is easily the weirdest and most aggressively weird movie of 2023. Emerald Fennell writes and directs, and continues to push boundaries. Expect the unexpected. Saltburn does not follow the typical three-act structure. It just goes and goes and goes. It’s easily the longest two hours I’ve ever sat through (it feels more like 3 hours)…but I was never bored. The film is also aided by a killer soundtrack (Time To Pretend by MGMT and Murder On The Dancefloor by Sophie Ellis-Bextor?! YES PLEASE!!!).
Is Saltburn a scathing satire about the wealthy? Is it a commentary about unhealthy, all-consuming obsession and desire? Is it a character study? Is it about none of these things? All of these things? Watch and find out!
Saltburn is impossible to predict and treads a weaving, twisted, windy path. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself lost in the world of Saltburn, this is by design. Saltburn is a thrilling, unpredictable, depraved, wild ride (it also features the best dance scene of the year). Fasten your seat belts and hold on!
4.5 Stars