"Wuthering Heights" (2026)

“Wuthering Heights”

• Well, here it is, review number 1,300! I was hoping it would be a knockout film, but this adaptation of Emily Brontë’s infamous novel definitely lacks in the “substance” department. Let me expand on that. For the most part, the positive outweighs the negative. Easily the most memorable part of the film is the physicality of the sets, the costumes, and the cinematography. There are some GORGEOUS shots that really show the beauty in the world, and also the detail of the smaller things in life. It really helps date the film and help build an authentic world. The production design is elegant, with great architecture and beautiful environments. The costumes are elaborate, delicate, and bring out each person’s personality in their own way. Again, all of these things really help you ease into a beautiful world. On the flipside, the story is really drawn out, and adds a bit too much fluff in this passionate story. There’s a lot that doesn’t feel necessary, and by the time you finish, you might be left wondering, “Oh, that’s it?” I respect the filmmaking side of it, but you really start to feel the runtime. I’m usually a fan of longer films, but sometimes it’s just more effective to tell the story directly, rather than focus too much on little tidbits. That seems to be a wide consensus that I’ve seen in reviews for this specific film. The performances didn’t blow me away, either. While Elordi and Robbie are obvious standouts, it’s nothing over the top. I think Elordi gives the better one between the two, but both are a little silly at times, though they still pull at your heart. Also, shoutout Owen Cooper! Lastly, the score was both pleasant and tragic, and I was sucking it in every second I could. The soundtrack, not so much, but definitely the score. Overall, this is a decent at best piece of work, with the book being much better. The visuals, sets, and costumes are amazing, but that’s really the only huge highlight. I would probably only recommend this to romance fans.