'Saltburn' Premieres Amid Mixed Reviews and Heated Discussions
Amazon MGM Studios' latest film explores themes of class and obsession, with a controversial ending that has sparked debate among audiences.
- Amazon MGM Studios' new film 'Saltburn' has been released, featuring a strong performance from Barry Keoghan as Oliver Quick, a character who infiltrates the upper class Catton family.
- Despite its gorgeous set design and cinematography, the film has been criticized for its lack of subtlety and a third act that contradicts the rest of the narrative.
- The film explores themes of class, privilege, envy, love, loss, and obsession, with a twisted ending that leaves Oliver in possession of the Catton family's estate, Saltburn.
- Director Emerald Fennell has described 'Saltburn' as a film about first love and the obsession with things that are unattainable.
- The film's ending has sparked debate and discussion, with some critics describing it as an 'eat the rich' movie, despite the ultimate villain being Oliver, the middle-class interloper.