This video essay reviews Saltburn (Amazon MGM Studios) and criticises how the ending could have been more effective with a detailed character backstory, a clear strategy, developed relationships and a cemented theme. Saltburn was written and directed by Emerald Fennell, and stars Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi. FAIR USE NOTICE: This video may contain copyright material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This material is made available under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made "fair use" for the purposes such as criticism, comment, review, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that otherwise might be infringing. All rights belong to its owners. Music used: W. A. Mozart, Symphony No.38 in D major by A Far Cry (YouTube Audio Library) Wolf Moon by Unicorn Heads (YouTube Audio Library) Blue Dream by Cheel (YouTube Audio Library) RhythmOrganyzer by Noir Et Blanc Vie (YouTube Audio Library) Blue Danube by Strauss (YouTube Audio Library) Members Only by Tracktribe (YouTube Audio Library) Symphony No 5 by Beethoven (YouTube Audio Library) BeeyornandRaysd by Noir Et Blanc Vie (YouTube Audio Library) Timestamps 0:00 Saltburn Review 1:42 Kill Your Darlings 8:00 Backstory 11:00 Oliver's Strategy 12:42 Other Alternatives 13:56 Developing Relationships 14:48 Theme #saltburn #jacobelordi #barrykeoghan