"Barry Keoghan's captivating performance elevates the thrilling world of 'Saltburn'"

Filmmaker Emerald Fennell's racy thriller "Saltburn" explores the darkly comedic and corrupt world of the British elite through the story of a lower-class scholarship student who befriends an aristocratic classmate. While the film showcases Fennell's visual flair and features strong performances, it falls short in character construction and fails to delve deeper into the class disparity it aims to critique. Despite its glossy polish, the film's predictable plot twists and unnecessary reveals undermine its potential impact. "Saltburn" opens in select theaters on November 17 and in theaters everywhere on November 22.