Bentley captures the vast, mythic proportions of the American landscape while grounding the film in deep personal trauma. Critics note that Edgerton’s understated performance anchors the film’s slower pace. The film avoids typical melodramatic traps, choosing instead to let silence and visual cues reveal its protagonist’s interior world. It is highly recommended on Rotten Tomatoes as a standout example of modern period storytelling. 2. Hamnet (2025) Chloé Zhao Starring: Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley Our Rating: 4.8 / 5 The Plot & Character Study

While some critics argue the film’s third act twists are too derivative of Talented Mr. Ripley , Saltburn succeeds as a dark satire of class warfare. It is a film that demands to be discussed—awkward pauses and all. It is depraved, funny, and terrifying in equal measure.

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