‘Wuthering Heights’ Debuts Fresh Rotten Tomatoes Score

The reviews are in for Wuthering Heights, the new film adaptation of the beloved romance novel starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Though the movie has sparked mixed reactions since its announcement, it’s undeniably grabbed everyone’s attention. Following strong reactions online, critics have now shared their opinions.

As of today, the film Wuthering Heights has a 73% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 53 critic reviews. Most critics agree the movie is visually stunning, but it takes considerable liberties with the original story by Emily Brontë. While many reviewers appreciate director Emerald Fennell’s take on the classic, some aren’t happy with how much she’s changed. However, IndieWire noted that Fennell’s focus on the intense love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff provides plenty of compelling drama for the film’s 136-minute runtime.

HeyUGuys pointed out that this new adaptation of Wuthering Heights won’t appeal to everyone, particularly those who strongly prefer the original novel. But for viewers open to a fresh, modern take, they describe Fennell’s version as shocking, intriguing, and surprisingly captivating. The Atlantic went even further, declaring it Fennell’s best film yet, better than both Saltburn and Promising Young Woman.

Emerald Fennell’s new movie, Wuthering Heights, based on Emily Brontë’s classic novel, is her strongest work yet. It’s a wildly passionate and exciting film, but also deliberately chaotic and a bit rough around the edges.

The Main Complaints Surrounding ‘Wuthering Heights’ Thus Far

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It’s not surprising that some critics have been disappointed with the new adaptation of Wuthering Heights. The filmmakers didn’t try to stay true to the original novel, and this has drawn criticism. For example, Collider expressed disappointment not only with the casting of a white Australian actor in a key role, but also with the significant changes made to the story and characters, arguing that the film barely resembles the book.

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While some reviews of the film were negative, Wuthering Heights still has redeeming qualities. The New Yorker praised its stunning visuals, calling it a beautiful film to watch, but felt it lacked emotional depth. The Times was particularly critical of the lack of chemistry between the lead actors, describing them as uninteresting and claiming this ultimately caused the film to fall flat. They felt the movie prioritized style over substance.

2026-02-10 01:26

The Main Complaints Surrounding ‘Wuthering Heights’ Thus Far

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