The Brutalist
By Brady Corbet
2024
Drama / History
3h36
Synopsis
When an innovative modern architect flees post-war Europe, he is given the opportunity to rebuild his legacy. Set during the dawn of the modern United States (in Pennsylvania), his wife joins him, and their lives are forever changed by a demanding, wealthy patron.
Community Reviews
Opinions on 'The Brutalist' are deeply divided, reflecting a mix of awe and frustration. Viewers praise the film for its ambitious narrative and stunning visual execution, highlighting Adrien Brody's compelling performance. However, many find the film's lengthy duration and dense storytelling to be challenging, with some scenes feeling unnecessarily prolonged or overly dramatic. The film's exploration of architectural themes and post-war immigrant experiences in America resonates with many, though the heavy and sometimes bleak thematic elements can be taxing.
👍 Adrien Brody's performance is widely acclaimed.
👎 The film's long duration and dense plot may deter some viewers.
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Reviews and Comments
30 reviews
Très bon film. Incroyable performance des acteurs. Histoire d’un rescapé des camps de concentration qui part s’installer aux us vivre l’américan dream, sa femme étant restée derrière lui en Europe. Il y a des scènes un peu longues mais le film est très prenant. Vu au cinéma de la com avec parrain, on a bien kiffé.
Laslo’ journey to architectural fame … did not need 3 hours . Brody impressive
Beautifully shit and acted. A gripping story.
Très bon film. Incroyable performance des acteurs. Histoire d’un rescapé des camps de concentration qui part s’installer aux us vivre l’américan dream, sa femme étant restée derrière lui en Europe. Il y a des scènes un peu longues mais le film est très prenant. Vu au cinéma de la com avec parrain, on a bien kiffé.
Laslo’ journey to architectural fame … did not need 3 hours . Brody impressive
Beautifully shit and acted. A gripping story.
