Wuthering Heights

The Wuthering Heights film, rated R, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, came out on February 13th, 2026. However, Wuthering Heights was originally a novel written by Emily Bronte in 1847. Over the years, there have been many movie adaptations, such as the popular 2011 release starring Kaya Scodelario and James Howson. Wuthering Heights is a story that focuses on the intense love between Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi) and Catherine Earnshaw (Margot Robbie) on the Yorkshire moors. Heathcliff grew up as a servant for Cathrine’s drunken father, protecting her from his abusive hands. As they navigated feelings, revenge, and class conflict, they soon realized what they felt for each other ran deep. It was difficult for them to be together, as Heathcliff was beneath Catherine’s social status. However, this isn’t a typical love story, but one of tragedy. Be ready to possibly shed some tears, just as we did in the theaters!

Liv’s Review:

I really enjoyed this movie! I had no idea what Wuthering Heights was actually about before I watched it in the theater, so I was really surprised when I found myself tearing up throughout the film. The themes of social classes, grief, heartbreak, and obsession were beautiful. I also think the cinematography was stunning and the soundtracks fit the scenes perfectly. I loved the longing and deep possessive love between Catherine and Heathcliff that was clear on their faces every time they appeared on screen. The directors did a great job making me feel enraged with the characters at times. An example is when Heathcliff manipulated and married Isabella Linton, just to distract himself from the heartbreak Catherine caused him. I hated his character. When Catherine cheated on her husband multiple times to sneak away and be with Heathcliff, I hated her character as well. However, I loved the storyline. It was interesting to see Catherine and Heathcliff grow up together as kids and finally acknowledge their feelings for each other once they could no longer be in denial. They used the fact that his social standing was beneath hers to justify them not being together. But, eventually, they realize they could not deny what was developing between them, or what always had been there, lingering in their hearts. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, wondering who would fight, lie, or sneak around next. Catherine and Heathcliff’s affair was secretive, yet everyone could see how they felt for each other, if they looked closely enough. I think Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie played their characters really well, with the perfect amount of feeling and emotions that seemed genuine, and not overdone or fake. I would recommend this film to anyone who loves a tragic love story set in olden times!

Andrew’s Review:

I entered this movie with an open mind and an unbiased opinion. I had heard of the name "Wuthering Heights” but was unfamiliar with the story or characters, which is why I was ready to form my own opinions on this film. Wuthering Heights ended up being a beautifully shot film that really surprised me. One part of the film that I really enjoyed was the cinematography. Throughout the film, I noticed countless shots that blew me away due to the beautiful setting, lighting, and camera angles. I also loved the amazing costumes that were designed by Jacqueline Durran. They were unique and different from most outfits that surrounded that time period. Most of the costumes I'm referring to were worn by Margot Robbie, who previously starred in Barbie (2023). As for the story, I really enjoyed the plot and the love story between Heathcliff and Catherine. One thing I loved that most films don't usually do is that Wuthering Heights really focused on the beginning of Catherine and Heathcliff's story. We saw how they met, how they grew up together, and how they grew apart. It was actually the time in between when Heathcliff was absent from Catherine's life when I thought their love thrived. We saw how Catherine needed Heathcliff in her life to survive. Jacob Elordi's acting was very solid. Margot and Jacob's chemistry was very strong, which made the movie more believable. The ending of the film was extremely emotional and left me crying in the movie theatre. Another aspect that I enjoyed was the soundtrack. Charli XCX made a 12-track album that was featured in the movie. With popular songs such as “House featuring John Cale” and “Chains of Love,” the soundtrack has a gothic pop vibe to it that makes some scenes more enjoyable! Overall, I really enjoyed this film. My only critique would just be the length and pacing because sometimes the film felt super slow, but this still didn't affect my experience while watching the movie! 

Leocadia’s Review:

Before watching Wuthering Heights, I didn't know what to expect since I had never read the book or watched any of the previous adaptations. However, when the film started, I was immediately captivated by the beautiful cinematography and artistic design. The intense, gothic, and moody visual choices helped me to feel the deep and emotional events experienced by the characters. While the overall setting of the film is set in the Yorkshire moors in Northern England, the more specific focus is placed on the two juxtaposing estates. The Earnshaw home is where Catherine and Heathcliff grew up, a small farmhouse with a dark and moody atmosphere. In contrast, the Linton home is a luxurious mansion filled with vibrant colors and priceless artifacts, representing the highest class. The vast landscape helps the audience understand that they live in a place far from others. What really stuck out to me was that Cathy and Heathcliff both had significant changes mentally and physically throughout the film. They both begin as children, living in the Earnshaw home, but when Cathy meets Edgar Linton and is faced with a marriage proposal, she begins to transform as a person. The colorful and striking dresses that Caththy began to wear contrasted with the plain and worn-out clothes that she wore as a child. She also took on a more sophisticated and mature persona, mentally leaving behind her conflicting childhood. On the other hand, Heathcliff left home for three years after overhearing a conversation between Cathy and Nelly (Catherine’s housemaid), and came back as a wealthy and highly-educated man, in hopes of challenging Cathy’s new life. When Heathcliff returns home, I love how he signals this to Cathy by putting eggs in her bed, which Cathy had once done to him when she was upset years before. Although they know that they love each other deep down, they don't show that right away, and instead spend time observing the lengths that the other will go to repress their feelings. This is a film that I found to be the kind that I only ever watch once or twice because of its depressing nature. However, the movie is very beautiful in meaning and aesthetics, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys a rollercoaster of a story.