Robbie and Elordi's 'Wuthering Heights' Sparks Early Praise Amidst Global Developments

Emerald Fennell's adaptation of "Wuthering Heights," starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, garnered enthusiastic early reactions from film critics ahead of its February 13 release. According to Variety, first reactions lauded the chemistry between Robbie and Elordi as "a whole other level of hot" in what was described as a "bodice-ripping crowd-pleaser."

The film's positive reception occurred amidst a backdrop of significant global economic and political developments. Multiple news sources, including Variety and Time, reported on San Francisco's revitalization efforts, a newly established U.S.-India trade agreement complicated by debates over AI ethics, and Elon Musk's legal challenges in France concerning content moderation policies on X. Netflix also faced antitrust scrutiny, according to reports.

In other news, Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan faced criticism for policies impacting hospitality businesses, as reported by multiple sources.

Meanwhile, in the realm of film reviews, Variety also published reviews of other films. Brydie O'Connor's "Barbara Forever," a documentary about lesbian film pioneer Barbara Hammer, was reviewed. Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic, reviewed Jay Duplass' "See You When I See You," starring Cooper Raiff, noting it as a "too-familiar traumedy" dealing with a sister's death.