Emerald Fennell, who previously directed *Promising Young Woman* and *Barbie*, brings us this darkly comedic psychological drama from Amazon. It's a complicated film to assess without giving away key plot points, so those wanting to go in completely blind should skip ahead. The movie centers on Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan), a scholarship student in the early 2000s who’s trying to fit in at Oxford University. He co…

It proved to be a diverting film. The direction was solid, and the story moved along purposefully, consistently keeping me guessing about what would unfold. While there were a few bumps in the road—some awkward moments and nudity that felt out of place—the engaging storyline compensated for these small flaws. I found it enjoyable overall, giving it a rating of 7/10.

The ending felt repetitive, like things were being hammered home unnecessarily. I did enjoy the characters; there were some genuinely entertaining personalities, aside from one particular individual. It's hard to believe someone would actually say that specific vampire quote. The unveiling during that scene with the slurping was quite good. However, I found that the extended explanations detracted from what I was wat…

There are filmmakers whose style simply doesn't resonate, and after seeing two films now, I can say that applies to writer-director Emerald Fennell. I wasn’t particularly impressed by “Promising Young Woman” in 2020, and my feelings are even stronger regarding her new movie, “Saltburn.” This supposed thriller centers on a seemingly shy but quietly menacing Oxford student (Barry Keoghan) who worms his way into the liv…

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 f…