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Wuthering Heights 4K UHD Review

Emily Brontё this is not.  

Based on Emily Brontё’s classic novel (if you want to say that), 2026’s “Wuthering Heights” is a new adaptation written and directed by Emerald Fennell. Set in England in the 19th century, the story revolves around the dynamic between Cathy and Heathcliff from childhood to adulthood. Cathy first meets Heathcliff when her father essentially adopts him. The two are close for many years, but things change when Cathy longs for a richer life. Her father becomes broke and the Wuthering Heights estate becomes a dump. Cathy begins to court the wealthy Edgar even though she is in love with Heathcliff and vice versa. The heartbroken Heathcliff leaves, but later returns 5 years later after Cathy is well into her married life with Edgar (but always yearning for Heathcliff). This is when things REALLY spiral out of control as their dynamic becomes twisted and deeply unhealthy.

It’s an overused phrase, but Emily Brontё would likely be rolling in her grave if she saw this adaptation. It’s easy to see why Emerald Fennell wanted to reimagine the classic literary tale for a younger audience with an auteurist vision, but turning it into an over-the-top, trashy, sensationalized, and downright strange film is nothing short of baffling. From the opening scene of a crowd of people becoming aroused by a hanging, I knew this movie was doomed. There’s nothing subtle about this timeless story of desire, obsession, and primal urges. It feels more like Fennell’s previous film “Saltburn” rather than “Wuthering Heights.”

Perhaps the film’s biggest sin is that it manages to miscast two of the most talented actors around with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Not only are they too old for the parts, but the chemistry never takes off. Hong Chau (Nelly), Alison Oliver (Isabella) and especially Martin Clunes (Mr. Earnshaw) fair better here as they are more aligned with the parts. It’s nice to see Martin Clunes (a veteran British actor who has been in everything from “Doctor Who” to “Doc Martin”) in a major movie role too.

Video/Audio:

Presentation: 1.85:1 2160p. However one may feel about the film itself, this 4K disc looks pristine. 

Audio Track: Dolby Atmos. How does it sound? The Atmos track packs a punch (as it should).

Extras:
* Digital copy
* Commentary by Emerald Fennell
* “Threads Of Desire”- A featurette on the costumes.
* “The Legacy Of Love And Madness”- A featurette on the source material and this new adaptation.
* “Building A Fever Dream” revolves around the sets, production design, and colors.

May 3, 2026 - Posted by nicklyons1 | 4K UHD Review | Emily Brontё, Jacob Elordi, Margot Robbie, Wuthering Heights (2026) 4K UHD Review, Wuthering Heights 4K UHD Review