entertainment
Savage House review
The leads are the most watchable thing in this raucous period yarn about a grimy pair of status-obsessed nobles
TL;DR
- Claire Foy and Richard E. Grant star in a period piece set in the 18th century.
- The film features a couple, Sir Chauncey and Lady Savage, who are social climbers with extramarital affairs.
- Their social standing improves when they are invited by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, leading them to incur ruinous debt.
- The narrative progresses towards calamity as they strive to impress their guests.
- The performances of Foy and Grant are highlighted as making the film watchable despite its flaws.