Wuthering Heights — Review

There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic 1847 novel Wuthering Heights, largely centered around the decision to whitewash the character of Heathcliff by casting Jacob Elordi in the role. However, almost every adaptation of the novel thus far has cast a white actor in the role, with Andrea Arnold’s 2011 adaptation being one of the rare exceptions. Between the casting, anachronistic costume designs, and original songs by Charli xcx, it’s clear even before audiences step into the theater that this version of Wuthering Heights isn’t concerned with being faithful to the novel or the time period in which it takes place. Anyone who walks into Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights expecting an accurate adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel is setting themselves up for major disappointment.