The Brutalist, which is written and directed by Brady Corbet, presents the epic saga of the life of a Hungarian Jewish architect László Tóth who survived the Holocaust and moved to America with the hope of living his life in freedom. The film has an epic scope and can furthermore be cited for praise due to its story, spectacle, acting and other aspects too.
Synopsis
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Cast & Crew
- Director: Brady Corbet
- Writers: Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold
- Producers: Brady Corbet, Andrew Lauren, D.J. Gugenheim
- Cinematography: Lol Crawley
- Editing: Dávid Jancsó
- Music: Daniel Blumberg
Main Cast:
- Adrien Brody as László Tóth
- Felicity Jones as Erzsébet Tóth
- Guy Pearce as Harrison Lee Van Buren
- Joe Alwyn as Christopher
- Raffey Cassidy as Alexandra
- Stacy Martin as Eva
- Emma Laird as Marie
- Isaach de Bankolé as Jean
- Alessandro Nivola as Paul
Critical Reception
Epic. Critics extolled Corbet’s direction and the film’s thematic complexity and scope. As The Hollywood Reporter describes, it is “a monumental symphony of immigrant experience” and Adrien Brody’s performance as László Tóth was “devastating.”
An interval of 15 minutes and what is almost a four-hour film has been seen by some as a daring artistic device that enables detailed understanding of its characters and themes. It is “one of the most ambitious films of the year” and it does come with elaborate P&A construction. The Verge remarked on its rich architectural and historical backdrops.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the audience response to The Brutalist has been positive, with many critics praising the artistic angle towards an immigrant that strives for the American Dream.
According to Sonny Bunch from The Bulwark, the film is rated A+ claiming it as a “an achievement of all sorts.”
More Than Meets the Eye
This film shows that quest for success and surviving the depths of moral uncertainty, immigration and desire for success in America after WWII. The way László’s evolution unfolds is indicative his personal ideals along with external patrons, especially Van Buren who’s commercial pressures are hard to deny.
The title of the movie is The Brutalist and it is mostly associated with the architectural style of clear minimalism but in this case, it also refers to the life authored by the protagonist and the ethical challenges endured. The movie is set out to explore the principles and the boundaries between art and business aiming to fit a creative vision within business constraints.
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The film was shot on VistaVision cameras and was released as a 70mm film and thanks to this the work of cinematographer Lol Crawley who managed to capture the essence and the range of emotions from the massive structures and humanity, is visible. It also adds to the viewer experience because the film is visually appealing.
Considered one of the most riveting in 2024, Daniel Blumberg’s score is said to have completely understood the film in terms of its emotion and its story. As noted, “He built Offshire from tinkling jazz horns and piano to bellowing, cinema-shaking brass and drums”, he depicts the chaos of the protagonist’s mind and the scope of the film as well.
Accolades and Awards
The Brutalist received a lot of buzz during awards season and went on to collect several awards and nominations. At The 37th Chicago Film Critics Association Award, The Brutalist received nine nominations and impressive won the category of Best Film with Adrien Brody winning the award for Best Actor portraying László Tóth.
The reviewers hailed the movie calling it a ‘cosmic feat’ at the Venice Film festival, making Marcus stronger for shrugging off the term, defining the film as a ‘titanic accomplishment’, and judging its ability to win several awards at various festivals.
Conclusion
The brutality of the work is validated through the vision of Brady Corbet, who directed the film, along with perfection from the actors and actresses who graced the screens. The multi-faceted bond of artistry, interference, and censorship is presented most vividly in the film while retaining the big picture composition that makes it a powerhouse piece of work. Immigrating to Dodge City Kansas, the film, in a nutshell, uses a larger canvas-an aunt’s diary north of Paris and dreams of gritty realism.
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