There is still two weeks before Emerald Fennell's take on Wuthering Heights arrives in cinemas, but the film is already getting some hot-under-the-collar first reactions. Meanwhile, Variety's Jazz Tangcay, calls the film "a scorching hot and twisted tale" with the two leads delivering "sexual tension on a whole other level of hot." 'Wuthering Heights' Has Been Controversial from the StartWhen casting was announced for Fennell's Wuthering Heights, Elordi landing the role of Heathcliff drew immediate criticism from lovers of classic literature. Subscribe to our newsletter for bold Wuthering Heights takes Curious about how casting, score, and bold direction fuel fan fury and praise? Subscribe to our newsletter for clear-eyed coverage of reactions, controversies, and craft - thoughtful context that makes sense of films like Wuthering Heights.