Overview
- ‘Hurlevent,’ Fennell’s loose reimagining of Wuthering Heights starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, opened in French cinemas on February 11.
- Early reviews are split, with some praising the audacity, design and music, and others condemning the adaptation as a misreading that risks glamorizing a toxic relationship.
- The movie adapts only a portion of the novel and leans into deliberate anachronisms, including bold costuming by Jacqueline Durran, cinematography by Linus Sandgren and an electro‑inflected score by Charli XCX with Anthony Willis.
- Debate over fidelity includes objections to character reframing and casting choices, alongside broader criticism of the film’s decision to avoid moral judgment of its central couple.
- Publishers and booksellers report renewed interest in Emily Brontë’s novel, with Télérama noting U.S. sales doubled in 2025, while Le Parisien points to limited press screenings and muted promotion by the studio.