Saltburn Explained | Ending Explained

[@lucasblue20]

Hope my research and ideas help you out and offer some new insights! What were your thoughts and ideas around Saltburn? I would love to discuss! Let me know below!

[@becm1395]

I was disappointed I thought the story was a copy of the talented Mr rippley.Was really looking forward to this movie.

[@rozziehughes6251]

I think it was heavily influenced by Brideshead revisited ....they even discuss Evelyn Waugh when Oliver says his family sound like they are from an Evelyn Waugh and Felix says Evelyn Waugh used to stay at their home

[@rozziehughes6251]

I'm don't think the father died that soon after ....as the film started in 2006 and when she saw him in the cafe people were wearing masks... Also I thought she implied that James had died by suicide as she said she couldn't believe he waited so long???

[@thuggin214]

I think when Pamela died and no one thought twice about it gave Oliver the idea and confidence to start thinking about killing everyone else as well

[@Dave_61]

No. He obviously had every intention of killing them all right from the get go. He wanted the house. He wanted the money.

[@Indiia]

That was the plot twister, he had all planed from the start, and for a second I felt sorry for him being humiliated at the house, I truly empathize about the rich snobes projecting s..hit on him, and the he is the big vilain all the way around! 😩 The premises of a nice movie nothing is what seems! I loved it!

[@thuggin214]

@@Dave_61 you’re right, the end showed his plot from the beginning. But what I was getting at was, at that point he realized he could actually get away with it, and he realized how easy it would be

[@DarthNVious]

Saltburn is Europe and Oliver is a certain parasitic, cancerous, raping, torturing, beheading so called religion of "peace".

[@ClueFinderDirtDigger]

@@Dave_61that wasn’t my takeaway. It’s one possible interpretation of the flashback montage at the end of the film, but it could also be interpreted that Ollie started out doing some shady things in order to get close to Felix - out of jealousy, lust, fixation, whatever. The closer he got to him, the deeper and darker he was willing to go with his lies, and the more hungry he became, until only total domination could satisfy him.

[@portcycilia3155]

i kinda thought how when Oliver threw the rock of his ''dead'' dad into the river but it actually hit landed on the rocks, foreshadows his lying and deception

[@jrr4475]

I realized this too after seeing the entire film

[@BigFloppaMyLove]

yeah also foreshadows that his dad was never really dead

[@prithamukherji4516]

I also feel like when Oliver visits his family, there's this sense of complacency which he has to constantly challenge. He's on the rowing team, a scholarship student, yet his parents want him to be like them, enjoying the smaller things. Also, the fact that he has siblings adds in the fact that he wants that attention to be drawn only to himself and not anyone else.

[@CommunityTrashPicker]

Didn’t he lie about being on the rowing team?

[@prithamukherji4516]

nope. in fact he hid it@@CommunityTrashPicker

[@theDuckysaurus]

Everything his parents said about his time at school was a lie, we’re supposed to realize he lies to literally everyone and we don’t know a damn thing about him really.

[@impmoviechannel3052]

Except what you see is Oly's point of view, his story that he's telling, not necessarily what really happened. You are being duped by the script, the way the character duped others -- a gaslighting psychopath. The actual film is in ONE scene -- when Oly confesses to the mother who is hooked up to oxygen machines and the flashback. The rest of the film is just eye-candy manipulation.

[@Senate300]

The scene with his middle class parents adds a huge sense of shame, discontent, greed and entitlement to Oliver's character. In fact it's what made him all the more dangerous.

[@bailey.6552]

It's very subtle, however, Oliver waking up from the "kings" bed in the end, before he began dancing, illustrates his bliss of achieving the highest possible status. Nothing beats the king in the castle. Similarly, he followed the exact same route that Felix took him on the tour in the beginning until he is met with the puppet box. The puppet box symbolizing that the family was that from the very beginning and he only had to pull the strings to get them to dance to achieve the power he wanted most of all.

[@theinvincibleinvestress]

This is SUCH a great analysis. I am usually great at finding the deeper meaning in things but was completely lost here... the taboos were so shocking it was hard to hard to see past them! So this insight was super helpful. I love that there was such a juxtaposition of opposites too...he hated him so much he loved him, the estate was so full it was empty, Felix was so seemingly entitled but was actually so humble and trusting, Oliver was from a loving home but was so scheming and plotting, and in the end he finally has it all, but actually has nothing...

[@lucasblue20]

Wow, I’m super thrilled to hear this! Thank you!! Your analysis of the ironies is super impressive as well, I honestly didn’t catch as many of those as you did. Really glad you enjoyed this, as well as the film, it’s such a blast!

[@theinvincibleinvestress]

Thank you! Had just walked out of the movie in stupefied silence and my thoughts didn't even click in til I heard your analysis. Just subscribed! Thanks for your channel 😊🎬

[@AnuOla01]

Bars babes barsss❤

[@DarthNVious]

Saltburn is Europe and Oliver is a certain parasitic, cancerous, raping, torturing, beheading so called religion of "peace". Open your eyes people.

[@veronicalivengood2794]

Because we know that from the movie that Oliver is insanely good at telling lies, until he’s caught by Felix, I like how it leaves you wondering what was the truth and what was a lie. My friends brought up a good point of Oliver only lied for his benefit. So does that mean he could have even lied about the summer reading and bs the essay. Farleigh even called him out on using “thus” 7 times and how that’s not in every day vernacular. It leaves me questioning everything out of Oliver’s mouth and I love that.

[@naasac5738]

This is a good analysis. I was thinking that Oliver killed Felix because he wanted to be Felix and basically like swallow him whole. He definitely wanted Felix to "transform" or "flow" through him (kind of like the act of sex where you become one) and I think that's best represented when Oliver gains more confidence throughout the film. I also think the sexual scenes depict how Oliver would never have Felix the way he wanted him so he sought out ways to have that "high".

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you! And I totally agree with you, it's almost like a twist on the saying, "if you can't beat em, join em." It's more, "if you can't be with them, become them." The whole thing is so wickedly desperate, especially when considering how much Oliver had going for him.

[@armandoosuna6525]

I totally felt that as well...the way he really seduces Farley and the sister

[@elisazouza]

I just watched this tonight, left me speechless and I LOVE THE COLOURS being used as foreshadowing

[@bubblybridget56]

great analysis!! I feel like Fairleigh is such an interesting character that I haven’t seen anyone talk about. and tbh I don’t really know what to make of him, because he’s essentially oliver, yet he’s gained access to saltburn and that lifestyle in a very different way (although importantly that access can never be complete or without strings). idk, I’m very curious to see what other people have to say about him

[@roseediariesss]

yes I feel the same ! we constantly see Fairleigh trying to gatekeep Felix and saltburn from Oliver. FairLeigh is always humbling Oliver on him not being apart of their “circle” and not fitting in. And it’s funny because we say that Fairleigh doesn’t even have a much access to saltburn himself ! He has to beg for money for him and his mom, and he’s also so easily disposed. I think Fairleigh represents “new money”, he’s trying to gatekeep being rich and upper class but himself isn’t acknowledged or recognized by the upper class. He constantly has to be flashy by showing off his connections, his money, clothes, and even drugs to show that he’s in close proximity to the insanely rich. But even his own family ostracized him , called him spoiled and ungrateful for wanting a piece of what’s rightfully his. I think his character is used to also show how long the savior complex will last until the facade dies. We see this in the way Fairleigh, Pamela ( house guest), and Oliver are treated after awhile. We see this facade of wanting to help people and be “generous” with their wealth but once it’s a burden or they no longer get that satisfaction of helping you out, they get rid of you! We see this in the way the mother and father speak about Pamela extended stay and how she “does it for attention “. or how after Oliver has helped the mom grieve her children, the father is quick to get rid of Oliver to the point of buying him out. Or even how we know Felix brings a boy to Saltburn every summer but dispose of them after the summer is over. Or how we see at Oxfords, that Oliver starts to annoy Felix and Felix just ghost him. The intentions are not coming from a true and genuine place.

[@appIesaoCe]

such an in depth analysis and well described mentioned things really well wow i love how you’ve incorporated scenes and the part about Oliver actually hating them and then becoming his own “Felix” chills such a good movie

[@lucasblue20]

So glad you love it as much as I do, the film is great! And thank you so much, I'm super happy the video could live up to the film for you, it really means a lot!!

[@dogsbear6041]

Saw the film on Thursday and I gotta say this is a fantastic analysis - the bit about Oliver almost becoming Felix is amazing.

[@lucasblue20]

Wow this really means a lot, thank you so much!

[@shawnpierre5755]

This analysis is incredible! Gave me so much new insight into things that I was so confused about at first. Thank you man!

[@lucasblue20]

Totally my pleasure, thank you! I’m super thrilled to hear you enjoyed it!

[@prettytwitches8292]

Saltburn analysis - Oliver has this insatiable desire to have power and he sees Felix and his family as people who have this. I believe this is why he utilises sex because it creates a bond and it is a way of creating vulnerability in others especially with the acts Oliver is prepared to do. By doing this he believes he has power and control over these people that he views as being the most powerful. This occurs with Vanecia, when he tells her she is going to start eating and not be sick. He wants to prove that he can have that power over her and then proceeds to create extreme vulnerability in her by being intimate while she is on her period. I believe the following scene of him with a bloody mouth is symbolic of a wolf. Of which, Oliver very much is a wolf in sheep's clothing. We then see him pushing food on her the following day. Of which, she oblige and eats. Next we see Oliver viewing Felix in his most intimate and vulnerable state, he again is gaining a sense of control over him. Then by drinking his bath water it's invasive and creates that sense of power in Oliver over Felix. I think that he believes by doing this he will be able to take on who Felix is. I guess most shockingly but what hammers the theme of desire, control and power home is the scene in the dirt. He has full power over Felix at this point but I also believe there is conflict over whether Oliver wants to be Felix or be with him. I think that conflict really comes out in this scene and I believe his emotions are genuine.

[@toleaves7893]

I think Oliver truly liked/loved Felix, at least at one point, before he wanted to replace him. Otherwise he wouldn’t cry so much at the grave; he might even regret his murder of Felix a little bit at that point, cuz he used to like Felix after all.

[@karmaisabitch4799]

There is no love here … obsession yes. It’s simple. Oliver is a vampire … he even says so.

[@wwaxwork]

Sex is often about power. Rape is more often about having that power over someone else not sexual pleasure.

[@pjr7754]

Barry's nude dance scene at the end of the movie was a thing of beauty. Watching a young man, in the nude, move like that was simply lovely. I found nothing offensive at all.

[@Dcotliar1]

Woah, this was a great analysis and added a lot of depth to my interpretation of the movie. Very very well said at the end, he got what he dreamed of but found himself even more alone and isolated than he was before.

[@maxbrennan5917]

Best analysis I've seen on the film. A lot of people think this is a failed eat the rich movie, but I don't think they understand it.. Awesome video man!

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you! And yeah, there's a lot more weight to it than people may think at first. So glad you enjoyed!!

[@Longhornechi]

This movie is about almost all of the deadly sins. Insatiable, this movie is incredible, shocking, beautiful, haunting….Just WOW!!!!! ❤

[@Fresh_Daisy501]

Yours is the one i most concur with out of all the reviews on KZbin-- the insatiable desire in Saltburn was suffocating. It left me feeling so cheated and empty in the end. Felix was a light-hearted, kind person, even his costume suggested angel wings. I liked all of the Cattons really. Emerald Fennell has said if we sympathize with Oliver, despite his vile actions, then the film succeeds its aim. For me, it doesnt succeed at all, although it is fascinating to watch and the actors are brilliant. Her four favorite films, including "The Servant" and "The Innocents" are huge influences in Saltburn and adds to the conversation.

[@meaningfulmakings]

No only ate you insights really worth listening to, you have an amazing voice. Tone and delivery! I could listen to you all day.

[@ms.dreavus2446]

As soon as I saw The Lighthouse and Drive posters in the background, I knew I was in for a good video. Drive was the movie that completely changed my perspective on how to watch and analyze movies, and led me to switch my major to film. I love your perspective, and you have earned a sub from me!

[@lucasblue20]

Omg super cool that you're a film major and a fan of the more obscure stuff like those two classics. And I'm so glad the video was enjoyable for you, especially from someone in the field with strong film knowledge, it means a lot! Thank you!!

[@panthercat38]

Thank you for addressing "no one to celebrate it with" because where was all the staff... How did he have the whole place empty??

[@lbougie]

Because my theory is, they were feared that Oliver took the privilege, so they quit as a survival. Even they knew that Oliver disturbed the peace and now this.

[@rigni5122]

I like this analysis, but Oliver very specifically states that he did love Felix, even though he hated him as well. It's that sort of duality that causes him to do the things he does, the grave scene is there because he still loves Felix, and that's as far as he will ever get with his feelings after having killed him. I think it's honestly the best scene to represent his conflicting feelings, where he's simultaneously desecrating and making love to his grave.

[@stevenstanley3157]

I am seriously impressed by how smart and articulate you are! I did want to suggest that Fennell's use of Academy ratio (1.33:1) in Saltburn is more "traditional" that a wide(er)-screen ratio since all studio films shot in 35 mm from 1932 to 1952 were shot in the Academy ratio. In another interview, she stated that using this ratio gave the viewer the feeling of being a peeping tom, or words to that effect. (A definite switch from the 2.39:1 aspect ratio she used in Promising Young Woman.) In any case, I'll be back for more of your insights.

[@mariodimaio9291]

Good analysis! I was thinking this would be a good film for you. There were lots of audible gasps and laughs at my screening during the bodily fluids scenes. I thought that these were more intimate moments and you expanded my thoughts on them. Really like your videos. 🙌🏼

[@lucasblue20]

This really means a lot, thank you!! And I’m super jealous you saw this with a crowd, my theatre was literally empty and I’d do anything to see the reactions haha plenty more videos on the way! So happy to hear you’re enjoying them!!

[@jameswestervelt811]

i just saw the movie- WOW. It certainly is one that needs to be viewed more than once .I agree with many of your thoughts on the film, but here are some of mine. Oliver is a very complicated character. Highly intelligent and learned, he figures out how to endure himself to the person that so attracts him(Felix) that he hates him . He has a similar approach to the rest of the family in figuring out what he needs to do to stay and not be tossed away after they tire of him. He uses a parasitic approach- appearing to be very benign. His corrections of their superficial knowledge- hints at his secret distain for them having "possessions" like Saltburn- of which they are not worthy .The shocking scenes highlight the extent of his obsession to have what Felix and his family have, and an indication or foreshowing of how far he will go to get it. I am still puzzled about the ending- I guess he is happy, but not sure what comes next.

[@niccoloravo2907]

I interpreted Saltburn in a different way. The first explanation I could give to the meaning and purpose of the movie was more psychological. I think Saltburn's purpose is to show how much disturbed people aren't capable of dealing with life and sometimes commit indecent actions to cope with the trauma they have buried inside. For Felix's family, the cause of the trauma is their social status itself: wealth only brings people to not be grateful and accomplished with what they have, they become greedy and needy for more; that of course translates into manipulative behaviors, which invade every sphere of the human being, even the sexual spectrum. Saltburn's castle is the embodiment of the wealthy class and their twisted and obscure world, which caused Venetia's immense trauma and Oliver's fetishization of richness. For a person who's mentally disturbed, coping with trauma will always translate into committing the worst imaginable actions, which may appear immoral or illogical, but are the only possible response to such a tormented existence. The critique to the sickness of the rich world is a permanence throughout the whole film. The final scene is one of the best finales I have ever watched.

[@AxelQC]

Barry Keoghan was the creepiest character in the very creepy Green Knight.

[@StorytellingHeadshots]

The name Felix means fortunate/happiness. So is Oliver’s desire for Felix just a longing for inaccessible happiness?

[@bacarandii]

I enjoyed your observations because you've really WATCHED the movie, not just reacted to it. "Saltburn" is a film about the performances we give to create our own identities in the eyes of others (never more so than when you're just starting off a new year at a new school!). Using the old Academy ratio (the standard until the 1950s, associated here with entering the mammoth doorway to the castle in Todd Browning's 1931 "Dracula") is a masterstroke (I saw it on Amazon Prime and I thought I needed to adjust my aspect ratio settings -- but on closer inspection it wasn't anamorphically squeezed!), and you're the first person I've seen who has mentioned the theme of voyeurism -- observing othersthrough partly obstructed frames: windows, doorways, halls, mazes, mirrors... You are also right on about the movie's emphasis on our precious bodily fluids (another Kubrick association, from "Strangelove?") -- and what better metaphor for unquenchable desire than actually ingesting someone's essence -- whether it's Felix's spiked bathwater or Venetia's flow? (I love Elsbeth's feelings about "wet" women and "dry" men.) I know it makes some people uncomfortable, but fluid-draining and ingestion is the movie's central metaphor. Desire is on some level a hunger to ingest the qualities someone else possesses that you feel are lacking in yourself (wealth, beauty, privilege, status, charisma...). At some level, that desire is an essential element of love, lust, envy, greed, acquisitiveness... and vampirism! Bravo.

[@rinkudraws1714]

loved the analysis! I definetley appreciate this movie alot more than I originally did

[@lucasblue20]

This is so great to hear, thank you!!

[@apx476]

To say ur analysis was good is an understatement. This is my 1st video but u seem extremely well versed and talented. My like/sub is the least I can do to show appreciation for ur work. Peace

[@lucasblue20]

Wow this is really wonderful to read, thank you so much! I always try to make the best videos I can, so I'm really happy you appreciate the effort. Really means a lot, thank you!!

[@teossonchau9729]

I think a very good detail in this is the presence of Shakespeare. The fact that they had a Midsummer’s Night Dream party is a key component, the Henrys is something I don’t quite get yet but the most important is Richard III. Farleigh tells Oliver that he’d fuck Richard on a game of fuck marry kill and later we learn that they both slept together. He made sure he mentioned Richard III ugliness (something quite obvious if you’re familiar with the play) and earlier when Oliver arrives at the estate Felix’s mother speaks about how she hates ugliness (wish I could elaborate more on this). Basically what I’m trying to say here is, if you know Richard III’s rise to the throne and how wicked it was, you immediately understand that Oliver actually is a version of the Shakespearian character.

[@krismack4222]

Extremely well written review. I'll have to check out other videos.

[@bskeete]

Great review!!!! I saw the movie yesterday and I totally agree with you. Thanks.

[@lucasblue20]

Totally my pleasure, thank you so much!!

[@bskeete]

Ur welcome.@@lucasblue20

[@jetpetty1613]

This is the most interesting and thoughtful Saltburn analysis Ive come across

[@lucasblue20]

This means the world, thank you my friend!

[@margitaspreeth1296]

Thank you for this insightful and clever explaination. Gives some good points to ponder. I also think the scene with Venetia was also another taboo explored, or perhaps a way to show Oliver is willing to do anything to get to Felix by making him jealous? Hopefully it makes sense

[@jesusvelasquez8056]

Ollie deserves an Oscar 🏆 for this beautiful film

[@Rey.89]

only one correction, sir James didn't die nearly after the events. Oliver spent summer of 2007 with Felix in Saltburn, but sir James died in 2023 as it said in newspaper. So it means Oliver waited nearly 16 years to finish his plan with this family. Isn't it more creapy ?

[@leahhart3585]

I have not seen this movie I saw the trailer and it looked cool. However the trailer also reminded me of the movie the talented mr ripley. After watching this it’s a lot like TTMR movie. This was a very good break down.

[@delorvyy544]

I think that it was a play on The Talented Mr. Ripley

[@amysullivan8358]

Me too

[@davidlean1060]

The talented Mr Ripley meets The Shining and Eyes Wide Shut, that was my take. It was like Fennell pondered what would happen in a Kubrick film about social climbers if the protagonist turned out to be more ruthless and essentially vile than the people they envied! What if Bill not only stayed at the mansion orgy in EWS, but killed everyone there one by one and took over the entire estate!?

[@passionforlife247]

It’s definitely a modern Talented Mr. Ripley but way more visceral/kinky. Symbolism that shows what « each the rich » looks like, the greed of the middle class from a view of the upper class. We’re inclined to see Oliver as not-human while the opulent in this film have lost their touch with humanity long ago, that’s why they’re so vulnerable to Oliver’s violence. I do think Talented Mr Ripley was more queer or an expression of fear of queer relationships, mistaking unexpressed sexuality as inevitably leading to violence. This film blurs the lines of sexuality more and makes it clearly about greed and obsession with possession. Extreme materialism that makes people into playthings or rocks to be collected and their wealth the prize; he loses his humanity and gains items

[@andy_dlaminii]

Definitely

[@TheBerkovic08]

My film of the year! Great review, thank you

[@sophiaisabelle027]

We appreciate your insights. Keep working hard as always.

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you so much!! I certainly will!

[@AvaAdore73]

Wonderful análisis!! I have found you after watching the movie and , man, excellent job! I Subscribe! Thank you so much ! I could see a 2 hours Video of you talking about this film!

[@fashizzlemanizzle4808]

Just wanted to say. Really really really really really really really really great analysis/explanation/summary/thematic analysis/etc.

[@lucasblue20]

Omg this really means a lot, thank you so much!!

[@isaacfinkelstein1275]

Thank you for this most thoroughly comprehensive analysis of this brilliant movie.

[@InspireCreate43]

Excellent breakdown and explanation, thank you!

[@willwever1908]

Your videos are excellent! Gave me a deeper appreciation for the film. Thank you!

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you so much! So happy to hear you enjoy them!!

[@RepentantSinner86]

The sole fact that you felt obligated to make a review means the film is actually worth watching it. A movie doesn't have to please everyone to be a memorable movie.

[@nopenopenope5469]

I really enjoyed your take!! I'm on my third rewatch lol.

[@lizmartin4518]

If you want to go deeper watch or read The Talented Mr. Ripley

[@ashashanti7652]

This theory makes so much sense! I just watched Saltburn and loved this explanation, thank you for handling these mature topics with integrity

[@lucasblue20]

This means so much to me! I'm always trying my best to be thorough with my research and ideas so I'm so glad you appreciate that, thank you so much!!

[@ashashanti7652]

@lucasblue20 love your analyses so good work keep it up!

[@Indiia]

I needed to fill the blanks of things didn’t show in the screen, but was also nice to leave us tense to fill it by ourselves which letting us to participate in the movie with our imagination ! Great movie!

[@robynsummer7068]

Amazing analysis! Can’t wait to see this now.

[@lucasblue20]

It’s probably the most shocking film of the year for me haha but it’s well done, I hope you like it! And so glad you enjoyed the video, thank you!!

[@TinaThorson-ch9ug]

Thank you! I was very curious about the film but when I started watching it, I felt uncomfortable. You gave me all I needed to know in a tasteful and concise manner

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Well done! I like this analysis.

[@mondohdz531]

Thank you!! Awesome explanation and insight of the movie! I loved this movie. Saw it 2x

[@lucasblue20]

Totally my pleasure, thank you!! I gotta see it a second time as well, it's so layered!

[@jameswestervelt811]

I haven't seen the film, but was fascinated by your analysis.it was great!

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you!! It’s a pretty wild ride so I hope u enjoy if u end up seeing it

[@TheMrdominator1997]

Why spoil without watching….

[@jeffreypaszko3473]

brillant insights . The best, most succinct critique I have heard so far

[@lucasblue20]

Omg you r too kind, this rly means a lot, thank you!!

[@strawberrylime33]

I'm usually called a prude for not liking the overtly sexual scenes in some movies. The director usually goes on and on about the reasons why it's filmed so "raw and real" but I'm like "No, all you have is shock value." Sometimes nudity and sex scenes is just that. Sometimes it works, sometimes not.

[@CRFSUIGENERIS]

Such an astute analysis! Thank you! Subscribed and looking forward to listening to you more in the future!

[@lucasblue20]

This is so great to hear, thank you for everything! Plenty more vids on the way!!

[@rynr20]

I think I just found the best KZbinr for movie analysis. It was so well-described that I just can't leave without a comment to let you know. Amazing video 🎉

[@lucasblue20]

Omg you don't know how much this means to me haha thank you!! Always feel free to let me know if you see something I should cover in the future

[@rynr20]

@@lucasblue20 definitely

[@joeybidner]

great analysis! keep it up :)

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you so much! Most certainly will!!

[@davidlean1060]

I thought the movie was great fun! Inly black with its tongue firmly in its cheek. Rosamund Pike's delivery of the 'I was a lesbian once' line and her bit about (not) being the girl Jarvis Cocker is singing about in Common People made me laugh out loud. For those two moments alone, the movie was worth it. I enjoyed Fennell shamelessly referencing her favorite horror movies like The Ring and The Shining too.

[@laurareeves9754]

Once again, excellent analysis. Thank you. I really enjoy your breakdowns.

[@lucasblue20]

So happy to hear this, it really means so much! Thank you!!

[@m2trappy849]

Cool analysis! Very thorough! Thank you very much for your work!

[@lucasblue20]

Totally my pleasure my friend, thank you so much!!

[@misscara9530]

This was great! The movie had me absolutely reeling for days.

[@lucasblue20]

Haha so glad you could find it! Thank you so much!!

[@dlwseattle]

I sure am glad I saw this - it's one of the best I've seen in a while

[@FreddyMacT]

he's Iago from Othello. For me this is a story of who to fear in society, it's not the blissfully rich, they're too weak and removed in their immense wealth. It's the climbers, it's the middle class high flyers that want to enter that strata, because they will do whatever it takes to get there. They are the dangerous bourgeoisie that will upend the system to get their wants and desires filled in the most grotesque manner possible.

[@precioustraveler]

Great job. Wishing you all the best. I just subscribed.

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you so much!! A lot more to come this year!

[@rene.rodriguez]

That was amazing. Liked and sub’d. Thanks for sharing! I am curious… how do you remember all of those details? Do you take notes as you watch movies?

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you so much my friend, I'm really glad you enjoyed it! And to answer your question, I wait to take notes after the film. I think it's actually easier if you just try to enjoy the movie while you're watching it, I feel like the themes and ideas emerge more naturally, and you can tie them to specific details afterwards. But I guess that's just what works for me haha hope that helps!

[@KatherineEdwards-q6d]

Your video is excellent. I loved this movie and your take on it was fulfilling and insightful. Bravo ;)

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you so much!! So glad you enjoyed!

[@BuzzAnon]

Seductive and impressive. Felt like a mix of what people thought parasite (2019) was and talented Mr. Ripely. One key thing I was looking for was body language, during most the interactions around Oliver when he’s present in the room. Faraleigh especially, you could see from the savior complex how quick the family switch from poor Pamela to welcoming in Oliver. Even the mention of her passing is seen as stain in the carpet (an afterthought). I loved the ending and the last line of the song before cutting to credits,” mueder on the dance floor “ as he looks at the stones. Chilling 😮

[@Alythia48]

You’re vibe is just like Farleighs not gonna lie ❤ kinda trippy

[@MissPerriwinkle]

awesome wild ending. gr8 fun.

[@anna3046]

Very good analysis!

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you!!

[@iamnoone705]

its brideshead revisted and talented mr ripely - but still good.

[@principled_pragmatist]

Was Felix ever sexually attracted to Oliver? The "I love you" and the helmet kiss in the bicycle scene was quite ambiguous.

[@roseediariesss]

I think so. Felix was always touching Oliver more than his other friends he hangs around at Oxford. And when Felix sister said that “Felix never liked sharing his toys, even the ones he doesn’t want play with anymore “, I kinda got the sexual tension from that statement. But idk maybe it was Felix way of using and playing with Oliver’s emotions

[@jackchop1576]

you gays find something like this in every movie.

[@CalizdeM]

Your review is amazing, thank you

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you!!

[@MrHojicha]

Thanks so much for the analysis! Considering your points, I wonder if the film could’ve explored its themes better with less eroticism. I did leave the cinema wishing they hadn’t rushed the last act as well. Still, it’s an entertaining watch. What a year 2023 is for movies, especially back-to-back Barbenheimer🍿

[@lucasblue20]

Yeah I totally understand that, it’s not my very favourite of the year, but I thought it was quite a good time. And yes, we’ve had some pretty great films this year, and December still has so much more! So glad you liked the video, thanks so much for watching!!

[@chrisjay2242]

Do you think you understood the Oxford tutorial scene? Stories are about change, and the change in this scene is all about power. Initially, the don has power over Oliver (belittling the fact that he has done what he was asked to do, ie read the reading list); when Farley enters, suddenly the don is on the back foot. It is truly cringe when he is forced to admit that he has never even spoken to Farley's mother. The film never goes as far as to endorse the idea that class structure speaks to truth; but what it does again and again is to show how the concept of class is reified by the words and conduct of the characters. In other words, class is both nonsense and real. If this idea doesn't underpin the film then I didn't understand it. (Full disclosure: I went to a very well known private school in England, and then read English at Oxford, so either I'm very well equipped to understand the dialectic that Saltburn reacts to or I'm the object of the satire and should be ignored!)

[@gloriac9994]

Great great analysis 👍

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you!!

[@Its__nanciferrr]

I watched the hunger games prequel thinking there can be no one as crazy and manipulative as President snow then there’s oliver.

[@dougsturgess2651]

Excellent insight. Thank you.

[@lucasblue20]

My pleasure, thank you!!

[@AndyColman-i9q]

Thanks for the analysis- really helpful. Moving from desire to murderer- there's a bit of Macbeth thrown in there too.

[@Darkpheria]

Nice synopsis!🎉

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you!!

[@chrisjay2242]

Sorry, probably not interesting to you, but isn't the point of Oliver's attempts to get rid of Farley this... First, Oliver frames Farley as a thief. We, as an audience, are initially seduced to believe that this is successful, but the obvious (and thematic) reality is swiftly disclosed: Farley is part of the "in crowd" and, essentially, invulnerable. Because the film forces us to see everything through Oliver's lens, we are egging him on to overthrow that class-based tyranny. But Fennell's gift is that she allows us to do that, like Sir Randolph in the Shooting Party (an acknowledged source), as a member of the elite. We yearn to see Oliver "beat" Farley, but we are repulsed by his methods. Having failed the first time round, Oliver (more by happenstance than design) seals Farley's exile from Saltburn by implicating him in Felix's death. This is one of a succession of acts that enables Oliver to obtain Saltburn. Query: how, as an audience, do we respond to the final celebratory dance through Saltburn? Do we accept it as a success? For my part, I felt the victory was (intentionally) hollow. The object of Oliver's desire was Felix and, by extension, Felix's confidence and sprezzatura. In the end, he acquires a building and riches. So what? I never got the impression that this was what he wanted... Nehu, i may be well off the mark...

[@roseediariesss]

I see what you mean. I took the ending as he gained and also lost. The family brought life and attraction to Saltburn. Saltburn is nothing now that Oliver owns it. He’s dancing alone in this hollow house, he obtain the object but not what brought life to it. Which was Felix and his family. Oliver didn’t truly win because he doesn’t have Felix. What he truly wanted ( I believe) was Felix, that’s the only reason he came to Saltburn. But once Felix learned the truth about Oliver and wanted nothing to do with Oliver, Oliver wanted the next big thing, which is the estate. I do think the succession of Oliver’s story, is that he recognized the family had a savior complex and used that against them. Felix family is just as fake, mean, and conniving as Oliver ! Oliver sees through this facade of wanting to help people. So he used that to perpetrate his way into the upper class. But even with going through the plan and owning the estate, he is still not in the crowd with the insanely rich !! Oliver doesn’t have any connections, doesn’t hold any title, or even have ppl working for him. He’s just a guy who owns Saltburn. No matter how hard he tried, he never is a part of the “ in crowd “. It’s a bittersweet ending

[@jmoo2554]

Thank you for the breakdown I absolutely loved this movie

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you for watching!! So glad you enjoyed!

[@NaomiJohnson-Granruth]

Yo you’re voice is soothing as fuck

[@HerReelReview]

Great analysis, but the flaw of the movie is that Oliver's final moment isn't a realization of its emptiness. He has not learned this lesson. It's not earned.

[@emmerrick4563]

Could you argue that the weird dancing toy thing was him wanting to celebrate with people and is actually aware of his loneliness ? Or maybe he enjoys having toys that he can turn off and on

[@nancydorn2524]

Thank you, Lucas Blue!

[@lucasblue20]

Anytime! Thank you so much!!

[@dcrowley69]

Good analysis!

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you!!

[@QUEENZEE777]

Very good review. I saw this with one of my parents. BIG mistake. SMH. If your parents wanna see this with you, find a way for them to stay at home. 😭 Like fr tho. SMH.

[@lucasblue20]

Hahaha i know, easily the worst option of the year for bringin mom or dad, I’m glad you got to see it though and I’m so happy you liked the video! Thank you!!

[@alicejiang705]

I have a question! there was multiple scenes that referenced it isn't the first time that felix had brought someone to saltburn, why is that?

[@lucasblue20]

Omg yeah that was a really eerie moment, I think it was 2 things. I think it was 1) a red herring to make us think that Oliver would be the victim of some annual summer cult-like sacrifice or torturous ritual, when actually the film goes the opposite way where the Catton family ends up as the victims, and Oliver is actually the sick and twisted one. And 2) I think the reason Felix is inviting someone every summer has to do with the family's savior complex that Emerald Fennell describes in that Esquire interview where she says "they like to take in broken birds." Felix believes he can make people's lives better by taking them into his extravagant home and somehow improving there life in some kind of way. But since he's more shallow as we think he is, he actually moves between new friends quite quickly, as Venetia mentioned about him. Those are just my raw thoughts though but I hope it helps!!

[@alicejiang705]

@@lucasblue20super helpful thank u lucas !!

[@M_B-pu3dw]

ohh yes this part, I almost forgot. I really thought he would be the "sacrifice" along with Pamela, especially when Elisabeth nonchalantly announced that Pamela died

[@romannagel2414]

Good review and thorough explanation !!!

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed!

[@kingkai4272]

There are many divided opinions, but here is my take. (SPOILERS) Oliver's psychology is the equivalent of cann1bal1sm as a metaphor for love (though not explicitly going there, but almost through all the bodily fluids he consumes 🤣🤣). Oliver chose to end Felix's life rather than face rejection and not be able to be close to him. In the same way, everything he couldn't get from Felix, he took from his family (for example; the sister and cousin moments or the bathwater because he knew Felix would never give him that). Only once dead and consumed by regret did Oliver finally take something "directly" from Felix (the grave scene). I don't think Saltburn was the goal from the beginning; I feel it was his way of self-punishing, living with Felix's ghost but unable to let go because it's the only thing he has left of him. In the end, Oliver tried to deceive himself and the spectator (for example, claiming not to be in love with Felix while licking the drain) to cope with his regret.

[@Mehki227]

I thought the dad killed himself either directly (or simply dying of sadness)

[@cristian_glow]

Unexpected film .... But amazing

[@NathanLucas5]

One small note, SIr James dies years later. In the start of the film its shown as Oxford class of 2006 (I think, I know it was early 2000s) whereas the obituary for Sir James lists 2022 for his death

[@claudiogallucci563]

I really liked the movie great review