Emerald Fennell, renowned for her Oscar-winning “Promising Young Woman,” navigates another daring narrative with “Saltburn.” This updated spin on “The Talented Mr. Ripley” in the mid-aughts dissects human behavior within elite circles, exposing their transactional tendencies. With lush production values and compelling performances, the film, led by Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi, captures a seductive and surreal atmosphere. However, Fennell’s tendency to overextend the denouement slightly hinders the film’s impact, deviating from the tantalizing ambiguity seen in her previous work. Visit afdah info 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
Countries: United States, United KingdomLanguages: English
