Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" Tops Box Office Following $70M Opening Weekend

Emerald Fennell's adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" earned $70M globally after a strong opening weekend that coincided with the USA Presidents Day holiday.Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, the $68M production nearly recouped its costs despite receiving a mixed 61% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes.The film focuses on the first half of the Emily Brontë novel and concludes with the death of Catherine Earnshaw while omitting characters like Mr. Lockwood.Critics highlighted the maximalist visual style and provocative themes but noted a lack of character depth compared to the director's previous work on "Saltburn".