12/46
Featured in The 7PM Project: December 10, 2024 episode (2024)
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, wealthy client. Filming lasted a total of 34 days between March 16 and May 5, 2023. It was shot in Budapest, Hungary and in Carrara, Italy. Harrison Lee Van Buren Sr.: When dogs get sick, they often bite the hand of those who fed them until someone mercifully puts them to sleep.
I can’t praise Brady Corbet and his vision enough here
The Brutalist: The Brutalist is a painting come to life on the screen. It’s as if Vincent Van Gogh created this absolute directorial masterpiece. From the subtle yet extremely effective and powerful sound design and score. Not to mention the stunning cinematography where every frame comes to life before your eyes.
Such a profound and powerful story
That it’s an original script is truly a testament to how the film industry should be run. The Brutalist is a grounded story that takes you emotionally to places I didn’t want to go. I’m glad this film is 3 hours and 35 minutes long because it deserves to take its time telling the story. And that’s three and a half hours of pure cinematic experience.
That’s how you make a film
I sat there in awe during every scene. Adrien Brody teaches a masterclass in acting. It’s all there for you to witness: the crying, screaming scenes, the subtle moments and gestures, the looks in his eyes. So much variety in one film that I don’t think I’ve seen a performance of this level in a long time.
Guy Pearce is absolutely stunning, at times terrifying
Felicity Jones comes into the story later than I would have imagined but she can totally hold her head high, she’s a true beauty to watch. In short, The Brutalist is a three and a half hour spectacle that deserves its place in the world of cinema and then some. Brady Corbet is a visionary genius and I look forward to seeing many more of his projects = 9.8/10. From Alien: Romulus to Road House, take a look back at some of our favorite posters of 2024.