41/25
between March 16 and May 5, 2023
Narrative
When visionary architect László Toth and his wife Erzsébet flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern America, their lives are forever changed by a mysterious and wealthy client. Filming took place over a total of 34 days. It was filmed in Budapest, Hungary and Carrara, Italy. It appears in The 7PM Project: Episode of December 10, 2024 (2024). The Brutalist: The Brutalist is a painting that comes to life on screen.
I can’t speak highly enough of Brady Corbet and his vision
It’s as if Vincent Van Gogh created this absolute masterpiece of direction. From the subtle yet highly effective and powerful sound design and score. Not to mention the stunning cinematography, every shot comes to life before your eyes. This being an original script is a true testament to how the film industry should be run. Brutalist is a grounded story that takes you to emotional places that I wasn’t prepared to go.
On to the acting
Such a deep and powerful story. I’m glad this movie is 3 hours and 35 minutes long because it has the right to dedicate itself to telling a story. And that’s 3 and a half hours of pure cinematic experience. I sat there in pure awe through every scene. That’s how a movie is made.
Adrien Brody teaches an acting masterclass
It’s all there for you to witness, the crying and screaming scenes, the tender moments and gestures, the looks in his eyes. So much scope in one movie that I don’t think I’ve seen a performance on that level in a long time. Guy Pearce is absolutely stunning, downright terrifying at times. Felicity Jones comes into the story later than I imagined, but she can hold her head up high, she’s a real beauty to behold. In short, Brutalist is a 3 1/2 hour show that has carved out a place for itself in the world of cinema at 39.
Brady Corbet is a visionary genius and I look forward to seeing more of his work
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