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Saltburn
2023 131 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★7.0
Drama, Comedy, Thriller
Director: Emerald Fennell
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Description
Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick finds himself drawn into the world of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton, who invites him to Saltburn, his eccentric family's sprawling estate, for a summer never to be forgotten.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$11.43M
Worldwide:
$21.01M
Starring
Barry Keoghan
Actor
Jacob Elordi
Actor
Rosamund Pike
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 2024
— Best Actor
Golden Globe 2024
— Best Actor (Drama)
Golden Globe 2024
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 2024
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Thriller
BAFTA 2024
— Best Original Score
BAFTA 2024
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 2024
— Best British Film
Key opinion
Saltburn is a visually opulent and polarizing psychological thriller that excels in its technical craftsmanship and bold performances. While many viewers are drawn into its grotesque, atmospheric satire of the British aristocracy, others find the narrative hollow, derivative, and overly reliant on provocative shock value.
| Cinematography | Linus Sandgren’s meticulously crafted cinematography, lighting, and camera work provide a stunning visual aesthetic that defines the film’s atmosphere. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast, particularly Rosamund Pike and Jacob Elordi, deliver charismatic and standout performances that anchor the film's eccentric tone. | |
| Emotion | The film’s reliance on explicit, grotesque imagery creates a visceral reaction, though opinions diverge on whether this serves the story or functions as superficial shock value. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative trajectory—moving from an Oxford-based drama to an aristocratic thriller—is viewed by some as a compelling, calculated descent into darkness, while others find it predictable and lacking in thematic substance. | |
| Acting | Barry Keoghan’s central performance is a major point of contention; some find his portrayal of the psychopathic protagonist magnificent and magnetic, while others feel he is miscast and hammy. | |
| Pacing | The pacing divides viewers between those who enjoy the slow-burn, atmospheric build toward the estate arrival and those who find the progression sluggish and narratively unfocused. |