The Brutalist
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In 1947, as the scars of war still lingered over Europe, a visionary architect and his wife embarked on a journey to escape the remnants of their shattered past. With dreams of rebuilding their legacy, they set sail for the burgeoning landscape of post-war America—a land brimming with promise and the dawn of modernity. Yet, it was not the vast horizons or bustling cities that would transform their lives forever, but rather an enigmatic and wealthy client whose arrival would weave destiny into the fabric of their existence. This mysterious figure, cloaked in intrigue and ambition, became both muse and catalyst, altering the course of their lives in ways neither could have imagined. Through this encounter, their story unfolded—a tapestry of resilience, creativity, and the enduring power of human connection.
Top Cast
Adrien Brody
László Tóth
Felicity Jones
Erzsébet Tóth
Guy Pearce
Harrison Lee Van Buren Sr
Joe Alwyn
Harry Lee
Raffey Cassidy
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Stacy Martin
Maggie Lee
Isaach de Bankolé
Gordon
Alessandro Nivola
Attila
Ariane Labed
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Recent Reviews
Brent Marchant
Pursuing the American Dream is an ambition of almost every immigrant who manages to make it to this country’s shores. Its realization can take many forms, too, depending on one’s circumstances. But, as many new arrivals discover for themselves, there’s no guarantee of success (or, at the very least, they may find that the journey can be more problematic than anticipated). One such story that provides the focus for this optimistic undertaking is the latest offering from writer-director Brady Corbet. The film follows the odyssey of László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a fictional Jewish Hungarian architec...
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CinemaSerf
Did this really need to be 3½ hours long? Well, no - I don't think so. As far as it goes, though, it features a stunning performance from Adrien Brody as fictional Hungarian architect "Tóth" who has manages to survive some torrid wartime experiences in Europe and make it to New York. He has family there, and that's the conduit to a meeting with the wealthy "Van Buren" (Guy Pearce) who decides that he wants him to design a public utility building - think Hearst Castle only without any style or shape to it. Indeed the title could very well be applied to his fascist style of bleak and angular arti...
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Chandler Danier
This movie is excellent. Beautiful. Good story. Funny stuff. Drama. Twists and turns. Despite all that excellence, the best feature of this film is the fact that you could turn it off and come back to it the next day when the intermission pops up.
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Manuel São Bento
The Brutalist is a slow-burn period drama that dives deep into the personal struggles of an immigrant protagonist driven by artistic ambition, trying to belong in a systematically adverse society. Through a mesmerizing, award-worthy performance by Adrien Brody, the filmmaker Brady Corbet focuses on the character's journey - navigating discrimination, family estrangement, and drug addiction - which is a compelling, intimate study of resilience. The architectural backdrop of a landmark institution being constructed serves as the main narrative that, while visually stunning through Lol Crawley'...
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r96sk
'The Brutalist' is simply outstanding. The biggest compliment I can pay it is that the run time of 215 minutes (!) comes and goes in a flash, the interval at ~1h 40m hit me like a brick! It's a perfect example of not overthinking run times, as long as what's onscreen is good it'll fly by. I'm not going to be able to add anything fresh to it what has already been lauded about this film, all I can say is that every inch of praise is unequivocally warranted. In regards to the Oscars, I agree that 'Anora' smashed it out of the park greater but it's a close run thing. Two specta...
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