This is an interesting adaptation of such a dramatic, Gothic and aggressive piece of literature. Meaning that instead of going down the conventional over dramatic acting, soundtrack and lots of scenes including a storm of some kind...it takes a step back and goes at a certain pace. Andrea Arnold shares her interpretation of the novel by involving the setting as a character. Her film-making style is amazing, so focused and calm. Andrea made you appreciate the setting and allowed you to be part of the film by putting you in the place of the surroundings. Whether it be a close-up of a beetle, or a low angle shot in between two blades of grass, there is a certain calming nature which comes with the film-making style. Also the smallest things like the sounds of the buzzing from the moths and bees, to the soothing yet wild natured sound of the wind, it all felt so natural and calming. It felt authentic and naturalistic. However, there is the issue of the infrequent use of the "F" word which I'm sure in the context of the film that word may not have been used, and there is one tiny dodgy scene. Those issues aside, it is an interesting watch. They left quite a huge chuck out, but if they had included it within the film maybe it would have felt cluttered and it may have interrupted the storyline of Heathcliff and Catherine. Speaking of which, the actors were brilliant. Both the younger and older versions of the two main characters. Not a film for a Saturday night, but a film which requires focus and for you to be in a serious mood. Not a bad watch.
Review of Wuthering Heights
