39/19
Featured in The 7PM Project: Episode dated 10 December 2024 (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 changed forever by a mysterious and wealthy client.. Filming took place for 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 down.. The Brutalist: The Brutalist is a painting come to life on the screen.
It’s as if Vincent Van Gogh created this absolute masterpiece of direction
From the subtle but highly effective and powerful sound design and score. Not to mention the stunning cinematography, every frame bursting into life before your very eyes. I cannot speak highly enough of Brady Corbet and his vision here. This being an original script is truly a testament to how the film industry should be run. The Brutalist is a grounded story that takes you to places emotionally that I was not prepared to go to.
On to the acting
Such a deep and powerful story. I’m glad this film is 3 hours and 35 minutes long because it earns its right to take its time to tell the story. And this is 3 and half hours of pure cinematic experience. I sat there for every scene in pure awe. This is how you make a film.
Adrien Brody teaches a masterclass in acting
It’s all there for you to witness, the crying shouting scenes, the subtle moments and gestures, the looks in his eyes. So much range in one movie that I don’t think I’ve seen a performance on this level in some time. Guy Pearce is totally stunning, terrifyingly terrifying at times. Felicity Jones comes into the story later than I imagined she would’ve but she can completely hold her head high, she’s a true beauty to behold. In short, The Brutalist is a 3 and a half hours spectacle that 39;s earned 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
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