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'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.
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