Saltburn

2023

Action / Comedy / Drama / Thriller

105
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 79% · 302 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 79% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.0/10 10 257311 257.3K

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Plot summary

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.

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Emerald Fennell Photo
Emerald Fennell

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Jacob Elordi Photo
Jacob Elordi as Felix Catton
Rosamund Pike Photo
Rosamund Pike as Elspeth Catton
Carey Mulligan Photo
Carey Mulligan as Poor Dear Pamela
Lolly Adefope Photo
Lolly Adefope as Lady Daphne
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by PlushieCinemaBuddies 7 / 10

Saltburn: A Dark, Ambitious Exploration of Obsession and Class - Plush Friends Review

Saltburn is a bold, unsettling ride that delves deep into the complexities of class, obsession, and moral ambiguity, mixing Greek mythology with contemporary social commentary. The story follows Ollie (played by Barry Keoghan), a shy and awkward Oxford student who's drawn into the luxurious, decadent world of his aristocratic friend, Felix (Jacob Elordi). As the film unravels, it reveals the stark contrast between public personas and private realities, critiquing both societal norms and the shallowness of social media culture.Winny found the performances absolutely stellar, particularly Barry Keoghan's portrayal of Ollie. He was drawn into the character's obsession and vulnerability, and the dynamics between Ollie and Felix were captivating. Jacob Elordi's portrayal of Felix added a charming yet sinister layer to the film, while Rosamund Pike stole every scene she was in, with her sharp, cutting one-liners and magnetic presence. The trio really made this darkly comedic, disturbing narrative come to life in a way that kept Winny hooked.Willow, Amy, and Tails had mixed feelings. While Willow acknowledged the strong performances, he felt the pacing and some of the shocking scenes were a bit of a distraction. The film seemed to drag at points, and some of the more intense moments felt jarring rather than adding to the tension. Amy agreed, noting that while the film's exploration of obsession and class was fascinating, some of the more shocking moments-particularly the controversial sex scenes-took away from the overall tone. Tails was also caught off guard by some of the film's twists, which seemed overly melodramatic at times.Mimikyu, however, found herself genuinely squeamish throughout the film. The brutality of some scenes made her feel uneasy, and she couldn't shake the discomfort they left behind. While she appreciated the dark, twisted elements of the plot, the graphic content was a bit much for her, leaving her feeling more repulsed than intrigued at certain points.Sweet, on the other hand, appreciated the aesthetic side of Saltburn, praising the cinematography and the production design. The rich, opulent mansion and the meticulous visual storytelling helped to elevate the film's critique of privilege and social media superficiality. He felt that while the film's technical aspects were strong, the narrative and character development were lacking in some areas. Sweet found himself longing for a deeper exploration of the characters' inner lives, especially Ollie's motivations, which were only partially explored.At the end of the day, Saltburn is an ambitious, darkly comedic film that forces viewers to grapple with uncomfortable truths about societal norms, ambition, and the desire for status. While the performances and production values are outstanding, some of the pacing issues and narrative choices may leave some viewers feeling disconnected. For us, Saltburn lands at a 7/10-it's a film worth watching for its dark humor and provocative themes, but it may not resonate with everyone in the long run.
Reviewed by malmevik77 7 / 10

Not for the squeamish

SaltburnNow this was an interesting film. It's a mind game. It's manipulation. And it's nefarious. Be prepared to squirm Be prepared to gasp. Be prepared to say "oh dear God" a few times. The movie follows a very shy and quiet Oxford student on his quest to fit in. After a school year, he is invited to join his new friend at his family's enormous castle where we definitely see him in a fish out of water situation.Then things... happen. Oh boy do they happen. This is all I'm going to say but be prepared for a wild ride, and don't be squeamish. I enjoyed this, but it really deserves its R rating. It's very adult and highlights the depths human beings can go, regardless of material wealth.You know I love to find the human experience presented, possibly with a lesson in mental health awareness. Oh God no. Perhaps there is awareness, but there is no lesson.Rosamund Pike does steal the show. Her one liners are absolutely hilarious.Enjoy the ride.
Reviewed by DoNotComeToTheCinemaDepressed 6 / 10

? I loved the Cinematography and Gothic Production Design. However, the Film Doesn't Fully Coalesce and Just Sort of Falls Apart (For Me) ?

Just Got out of a Packed Saltburn Screening.WARNING ?? - This Film Has Multiple Nasty Moments . There were Multiple Gasps and Audible "oh god" moments from the Audience ??Quick Side Note - I have no Problems with this Script and Twist, but looking back, it's just not executed very well due to the lack of development, actions and dialogue prior to the Closing of the Film.So, Positives First -1. ? The Gothic Production Design was Outstanding, Coupled with the Cinematography, Some Great Camera Work and there were Several Gorgeous Shots. That Scene with Barry Keoghans' Character(Oliver) Walking Towards Venetia and it had almost a Blue Tint to it was Outstanding. That Particular Scene had this Strong Gothic Vibe to it.2. ? The Performances were Good Across the Board, Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Alison Oliver, Archie Madekwe, Richard E Grant, all Good. Rosamund Pike was Exceptionally Good.3. ? Many of the Comedic Moments worked and had parts of the audience laughing and 1 particular Joke Got a Belly Laugh out of the Audience "It was all too Wet" - by Rosamund Pike ??4. I loved the Funeral Scene with the "Butler Knows who did it, Stare from afar" Scene. (The Writer did a little spin on the Butler did it?)On to the NegativesNegatives -1. ?One of the Main Problems I have with this Film, is I didn't really buy Barry Keoghans' Character(Oliver) being Infatuated(in a normal way, not the Gross out Stuff) with Jacob Elordis' Character(Felix). It just didn't come across on screen that way.2. ?But you're probably saying, "But, he never really loved him anyway, so who cares?" Ok, so he hated him right? So why is he Drinking His Juice out of the Bathtub?? and Laying (and that's Putting it nicely) on top of his Grave? So is Oliver Mentally ill? But he seemed to have come from a somewhat stable household. ??3. ?Another big Problem with the film is that, what is Olivers Motivation? Did he want the Money & Lifestyle? Did he want to Punish this Family? What Exactly did he want? The Plotline does need subtlety yes, but for this particular point, it needs to have a motivation. By the End, The Film doesn't really Convey this. It's all Confusion. ?4. ?The Supposed Danger of Oliver Having an Affair with Rosamund Pikes' character(Elsbeth) was not there at all. A compliment here and there is not enough. On top of that, they could of done more with this angle.5. Moreover, the way in which Oliver Embedded himself into the Family, wasn't done that well.6. For me, when a Certain Character Dies and the Subsequent Scenes after His Death. The Film Just sort of fell apart (for me). It went from Build, Build, Build, "Ok this is Ok, were building towards something", then the Death Happens and then some scenes happen and then I thought to myself "Sigh, the films Level just went down 1 or 2 Levels"?7. ?? Near The Very Ending with the Montage "of Events" was just not the way to Do That. Don't Give us everything in the Span of 5 Minutes. The Writer of this Film needed to keep those points more Subtle and ambiguous, so we can think about it after we've left the Cinema and say "oh yeah, that's why he did this & that....."Overall, I Loved the Production Design and Cinematography but Some of the Character Development and Motivations were Lacking and the Plotline lacked Subtlety when it needed it, and also Lacked Emphasis when it needed it.
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