See what our reviewer thought of the much-anticipated movie, Wuthering Heights, opening in theaters February 13, 2026. Will it thrill fans of the classic tale or present something new for a modern time?
Wuthering Heights Movie Review: Girls Just Want to Watch Jacob Elordi
Alright. Run, don’t walk to see Wuthering Heights. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Grab your best girlfriends, cancel your Valentine’s Day plans and go to the movie theatre this weekend. Mark your calendars because on February 13, 2026, this movie will enter the canon of films made for and by women and it will be an instant classic.
By now, we all know who the stars of this movie are. However, Margot Robbie’s oh-so-tight corsets and Jacob Elordi’s soaking wet shirts are lovely costars as well. This dazzling movie shines because of costume designer, Jacqueline Durran. This Oscar winner worked with Margot Robbie previously on Barbie and was also responsible for the costumes in the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice. She chose the green dress in Atonement. (Yes. THAT green dress.) Gazing upon rich hues, textures, sheens, and even contemporary designs mixed with pieces from the Tudor Period is heaven on Earth. The wardrobe in this movie should have its own private set where it can live for eternity and fans can visit these gorgeous frocks in person.
The cinematography and barrage of North Yorkshire weather amps up the drama more and more as the movie unfolds. Whipping winds and buckets of rain surround these characters and they never let up. It all builds next to a story of passionate love, pools of despair, and existential agony.
As heavy and moody as all of this sounds, there is a large dose of levity and mirth, sprinkled throughout, and many of those moments are courtesy of Alison Oliver who plays Isabella Linton. The theatre laughed out loud at too many moments to count and she shines brightly in this role. Charli XCX’s all new soundtrack for this movie is another nod to a contemporary moment in this classic. Chains of Love plays throughout and it is a swoonworthy song.
Literary fans may be less than happy at this pared down reimagining of Emily Bronte’s “greatest love story of all time,” but this new contemporary take is a visual masterpiece. Director, Emerald Fennell’s audacious imagination is a fever dream I’d love to live in full time.
Wuthering Heights is in theaters February 13, 2026. Check out the Spotify playlist here. Get social with the movie on Instagram: @WutheringHeightsMovie and Tiktok: @wutheringheightsmovie.
-By Jodi McDonough
Please note: This article contains a link to Amazon.com. InGoodTasteDenver.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn a small amount of advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com while providing convenience for the reader. This in no way affects the prices of any products you may purchase in conjunction with this link.
Comments are closed.