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‘Wuthering Heights’ Review: Intense as Her Two Leads’ Chemistry May Be, Emerald Fennell Knows to Leave Them Wanting Moor

February 9, 2026

Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Emily Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights' presents a passionate and visually striking retelling of the classic tale, featuring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as the tumultuous lovers, Cathy and Heathcliff. The film has been noted for its lush cinematography and intense chemistry between the leads, although critics mention a sense of redundancy due to the numerous adaptations of the novel.

Wuthering Heights

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Directed by Emerald Fennell, known for her previous work on 'Saltburn'.
Stars Margot Robbie as Cathy Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff.
Features visually rich and sensual imagery throughout the film.
Critics noted a sense of redundancy due to multiple previous adaptations of the novel.
The film explores themes of passion and turmoil between its main characters.

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‘Wuthering Heights’ Review: Intense as Her Two Leads’ Chemistry May Be, Emerald Fennell Knows to Leave Them Wanting Moor

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