Lady Chatterley’s Lover (2022)

“Lady Chatterley’s Lover” (2022) is a romantic drama directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, featuring Emma Corrin as Constance “Connie” Reid and Jack O’Connell as Oliver Mellors. This adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s 1928 novel explores themes of forbidden love, class disparity, and sexual awakening.

Constance Reid, an aristocrat, marries Sir Clifford Chatterley, an industrialist whose war injuries leave him paralyzed. As Sir Clifford becomes increasingly absorbed in his writing, Connie feels isolated and yearns for a deeper connection. Her encounter with Oliver Mellors, the gamekeeper on her husband’s estate, leads to a passionate and transformative affair that challenges societal norms and her own perceptions of love and intimacy.

The film has received positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds an 87% approval rating based on 91 reviews, with an average rating of 7.6/10. The consensus states, “An invigorating spin on a classic novel, ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ offers a fresh perspective on themes of love and liberation.”