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#72 - Did Emerald Fennell Nail Wuthering Heights? | Full Review
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- Feb 23, 2026
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Summary
In this Reel Kwik Review, we head to the windswept chaos of Emerald Fennell’s 2026 adaptation of Wuthering Heights , the film currently brooding its way across cinemas worldwide. Did it do justice to Emily Brontë’s gothic fever dream of a novel? Thankfully, Rachael actually read the book, so we have at least one qualified adult in the room. 📚 We dig into whether Fennell’s version captures the tragic romance, toxic obsession and full throttle emotional melodrama that made the story immortal, or whether it swaps stormy passion for aesthetic quick cuts. We also stack it up against Saltburn , Fennell’s previous tale of wealth, desire and deeply questionable decision making. Are the performances as haunting as the Yorkshire moors themselves? Does Heathcliff brood effectively? Is Cathy iconic or chaotic? Most importantly, is this one worth braving the cinematic storm for? The episode is split into two parts: Part 1: Spoiler free thoughts, initial reactions and our honest recommendation. Part 2: Full spoiler breakdown where we dissect the major scenes, the bold creative choices and deliver our final scores. Love. Revenge. Mud. Intense eye contact. It’s all here. Press play and step into the storm. What film do you want to see covered? We want to know! Email us at [email protected] or through the socials @third_reel_pod https://linktr.ee/thirdreelpod Support our Patreon for more TTR! https://patreon.com/thirdreelpod TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Preamble 00:13:56 - Spoiler-Free Thoughts 00:54:05 - Full Spoiler Review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.