‘Bored by all the sex and violins’: readers on Wuthering Heights film

February 18, 2026

TL;DR

The film's visuals and music were generally praised for evoking the spirit of the book.
Critics noted the film's failure to develop emotional longing and reduced it to something 'silly'.
The adaptation's portrayal of Nelly as a villain and the omission of supernatural elements were points of contention.
Character conflations and inconsistencies were highlighted as both brilliant and forgetful choices.
Some found the film to be a good watch and a modern take on the story, while others found it 'pretty poor' with a lack of chemistry.
The adaptation's focus on obsession and vengeance, rather than just a 'love story', was a recurring theme in reader feedback.
While some appreciated the film's dark and violent depiction, others felt the costumes and set pieces were too elaborate.
The film's interpretation of Wuthering Heights was seen by some as 'juvenile fan fiction' or a teenager's version of the book.
Several readers expressed that the film might encourage people to read the book, despite its significant reinterpretation.
The film's omissions prompted some readers to want to revisit the original novel.
Jacob Elordi's portrayal of Heathcliff was praised, while Margot Robbie's casting and costumes received mixed reactions.

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