What ‘Saltburn’ is about and why everyone is talking about this movie available on Prime Video

The recently released movie Salt burn It’s the new movie obsession of the past few days. More than one on social networks is commenting on the film It premiered on December 23 on the streaming platform Prime Video.

The rising star scene in particular has been a topic of discussion Barry Keoghan (Dunkirk, Eternals, The Batman, the Banshees of Inisherin) dancing as if God brought him into the world to the rhythm of the unforgettable millennial anthem Murder on the dance floor. The impact or success of that series was so great that Barry himself saw the need to clarify it no duplication was usedbut in fact the man dancing naked is him, with photos from the back and the front of her body. “It felt really good, it was fun,” said the 31 year old Irish actor in an interview with Entertainment weekly.

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What is it about Salt burn?

At first glance it looks like a movie come of age, that is, with a plot based on the psychological and moral growth of the main character, who is often a teenager. The central characters are the young people Oliver Quick and Felix Cattonstudents from the prestigious University of Oxford. They are played by Keoghan and Jacob Elordistar of the series Euphoria (HBOMax).

The story takes place in England in 2006. (Hence a lot of music from that era is played, as those who were also university students in those years will realize). The conflict arises when we are shown the difference in resources and class between both companions: Oliver becomes obsessed with the wealthy Felix and he invites him to spend the summer at his eccentric family’s estate, a place called Saltburn (the title of the film). A second reading seems to indicate that the theme may be about that unrequited young homosexual love.

The truth is Salt burn It comes across as that kind of movie true No one can predict what your plot will be about until you see the ending.. And to know it you have to see it.

The film is rated R (for 18 years and older) for its film quality strong sexual content, explicit nudity, violent content, strong language and drug useso it is not a family film or a film to watch with children.

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Who did Salt burn?

The story was directed and written by Emerald Fennell, who drew from personal experiences. Her own father, British jeweler Theo Fennell, was said to be present in British high society and she herself attended the most expensive private school in Britain (similar to Barry’s character). She even played Queen Consort Camilla in the third season of The crown from Netflix.

The movie had Margot Robbie as a producer, who has these kinds of references in other titles, such as the biopic Me, Tonya (starring himself); Birds of prey (also starring Robbie); And A promising young womanwhich was actually Fennell’s debut film as a writer and director and earned her an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay in 2021.

As you can see, there is a pleasant collaboration between Robbie and Fennell, as was also noted at the box office Barbieled by the Australian blonde and true Fennell became the Midge doll (the pregnant ‘barbie’).

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Who’s performing in Saltburn?

Salt burn It has an impressive cast. Barry Keoghan gambled on his first Oscar nomination this yearas Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Banshees of Inisherin And the bells for a second Academy Award nomination are already ringing for his interpretation Salt burn. For now, Keoghan will compete for best actor at the Golden Globesthe well-known prelude to the Oscar.

Jacob Elordi also has an exciting resume. He is not just the leading man of the popular Euphoria, where he plays a renowned athlete with anger issues and sexual insecurities. In the following year Elordi’s name will stand out on the big screen when the long-awaited Sofia Coppola biopic is released, Priscillain which will not give life to anyone but the king of the Rock ‘n’ rollElvis Presley.

Another one of the celebrities of Salt burn is Rosamund Snoek, who is returning to acting after a three-year hiatus. Although his last role was in the 2020 film, I care about it a lot, Pike is best remembered for her iconic performance as Amy Dunne Gone girlalongside Ben Affleck.

Other actors in the film include Richard E. Grant, Archie Madekwe, Alison Oliver, Paul Rhys and Carey Mulligan (the star of A promising young woman).