I approached this with some apprehension, imagining something along the lines of "Another Country" combined with "Brideshead Revisited," and that’s how the story of “Ollie” (Barry Keoghan) and his wealthy friend “Felix” (Jacob Elordi) initially presented itself. Both are students at Oxford, but Ollie is clearly out of place among his privileged peers. However, a simple act—lending Felix his bicycle—sets in motion a friendship that leads to an invitation for Ollie to visit Felix's family estate as a guest of his parents, played by Rosamund Pike and Richard E. Grant. Throughout this experience, “Farleigh” (Archie Madekwe) is present, displaying a palpable sense of jealousy as their summer progresses from pleasurable indulgence to something unsettling and tragic. The film takes a while to get going, but once the action shifts to the ancestral home, things begin to move more quickly, revealing Ollie’s skill—and even his ability to control—the complicated social landscape he's entered. There’s certainly too much emphasis on conversations, though Keoghan delivers a solid performance and a disturbing atmosphere gradually develops as it becomes clear that appearances can be deceiving. I also thought Madekwe was quite effective in the role of the unpleasant, albeit upper-class, companion, and Carey Mulligan manages to portray a complex personality with nuance. The film’s visuals and overall design, along with Anthony Willis's music, contribute to its depth, thankfully preventing it from feeling overly familiar. It's not something I expect to stick with me long term, but it is worth seeing as Barry Keoghan continues his career progression.

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