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- 2023
- R
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- 2 h 11 m
- 2023
- R
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- 2 h 11 m
Summary Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) finds himself drawn into the world of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton (Jacob Elordi), who invites him to Saltburn, his eccentric family’s sprawling estate.
Directed By: Emerald Fennell
Written By: Emerald Fennell
- 2023
- R
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- 2 h 11 m
- 2023
- R
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- 2 h 11 m
Saltburn
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6.3
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Summary Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) finds himself drawn into the world of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton (Jacob Elordi), who invites him to Saltburn, his eccentric family’s sprawling estate.
Directed By: Emerald Fennell
Written By: Emerald Fennell
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 53 Critic Reviews
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55% Positive
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
42% Mixed
22 Reviews
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4% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 53 Critic Reviews
61
55% Positive
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
42% Mixed
22 Reviews
22 Reviews
4% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Gorgeously photographed by Linus Sandgren, it’s both beautifully directed and cleverly written by British Oscar-winner Emerald Fennell, who follows her highly regarded Promising Young Woman with a film of even more staggering impact.
As a class satire, it reaches no conclusions. But it’s filled to the brim with darkly funny, bile-slicked revulsion.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 190 User Ratings
6.3
56% Positive
106 Ratings
106 Ratings
28% Mixed
53 Ratings
53 Ratings
16% Negative
31 Ratings
31 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 190 User Ratings
6.3
56% Positive
106 Ratings
106 Ratings
28% Mixed
53 Ratings
53 Ratings
16% Negative
31 Ratings
31 Ratings
Fennell’s direction outdoes her writing here, and the cinematography from Linus Sandgren is exquisite (no surprise).
Keoghan — as innocent or cunning, oaf or graceful dancer-in-the-near-dark, will leave you amazed at this performance and startled at just what he was willing to do to fit in in “Saltburn” — the great house or the not-quite-great movie.
It’s steamy and transgressive in a straightforward way, an in-your-face bacchanal of sex and violence of the kind Fennell so delights in depicting. But as the film barrels toward its bonkers but highly predictable twist, the shine on Saltburn begins to fade.
In the end, Saltburn doesn’t have a lot to add to the conversation Fennell keeps wanting to have about the power of white men in this world. It’s a surface-level critique of the upper class and a style-over-substance poke at the out-of-touch aristocrats and the bitter have-nots.
Saltburn is a remarkable combination of smart and stupid. Its problem is that it’s superficially smart and deeply stupid. It’s clever and amusing in 20 different ways, but when it really matters, it descends into ridiculousness.
Saltburn, stands as a cinematic marvel that masterfully intertwines the class dynamics of rich and poor with a gripping narrative. The film, described as a black comedy psychological thriller, is set against the backdrop of Oxford University and a sprawling family estate, Saltburn. It stars Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, and Rosamund Pike among **** acting in "Saltburn" is nothing short of exemplary, deserving a 10/10 rating. Barry Keoghan, in particular, delivers a deeply unsettling performance as Oliver Quick, a scholarship student at Oxford University whose character arc is both disturbing and captivating. His interactions with the aristocratic Felix Catton, portrayed by Jacob Elordi, and other family members, weave a complex web of intrigue and manipulation. The performances of the entire cast, including Rosamund Pike and Richard E. Grant, contribute significantly to the film's immersive **** storyline of "Saltburn" is equally deserving of a 10/10 rating. The plot revolves around themes of obsession, desire, and class conflict, presenting a nuanced exploration of these themes against a backdrop of wealth and privilege. The narrative is both seductive and surreal, holding the viewer's attention with its unpredictability and **** cinematography of "Saltburn," led by Oscar-winning Linus Sandgren, is exceptional, earning high praise for its ability to capture the opulence of the settings while simultaneously foreshadowing the narrative's darker turns. The visual storytelling complements the film's themes, adding layers of meaning to the unfolding drama."Saltburn" is a film that does more than just tell a story; it invites viewers into a world where the lines between right and wrong are blurred, and where human nature is exposed in its most raw forms. It's a film that stays with you long after the credits roll, prompting reflection on the societal structures it portrays.
In summary, "Saltburn" is a compelling, thought-provoking film that excels in acting, storytelling, and cinematography, making it a must-watch for those who appreciate cinema that both entertains and challenges.
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It is an acquired taste. It made me laugh hysterically the entire time. The script was quite good, along with the visuals. It was not a comedy though, but definitely a psychological thriller.
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If Saltburn wasn't this stylish, wasn't this well directed, and wasn't this well perform, i will found the film as super average from a story perspective, as i personally didn't really find the story of Saltburn that impressive and amazingly written, completely original or different, i'm still engaged with the characters, i know what's going on and that's the big flaws of the film, i really really love the first 30 minutes of the film because i didn't know what actually gonna happen, and as early as i know what's going on with the plot i was became less and less impress although throughout the film after that there is still some good original interesting scene, there is more than a couple of wild scene in the film and as much as it is pretty much disturbing i really appreciate it, and i do still appreciate a lot from this movie mostly from the filmmaking style and performances, just the story of Saltburn that didn't really amazed me including the twist at the end i can see people's got mind blown by it, i didn't, so overall Saltburn was definitely have the great filmmaking style look check, also great performances by all the cast, the story for me personally was just average, pretty lengthy too, so i can safely say that Saltburn was a bit overrated for me.
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Interesting camera work. Directionless movie. Not given a shred of well written character traits to hang onto. At no point was there a reason to care about any of the characters. Things just kinda happened out of convenience to plot points to deliver cheap shock. Save your time, skip it. The social media hype train isn’t worth it.
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bad [ bad ] adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36. not good in any manner or degree.
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Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Nominations
CinEuphoria Awards
• 1 Win & 7 Nominations
North Texas Film Critics Association, US
• 7 Nominations
