The Brutalist

2024
18
3h 36m

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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.

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When a visionary architect and his wife flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern United States, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious, w... Read allWhen a visionary architect and his wife flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern United States, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious, wealthy client.When a visionary architect and his wife flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern United States, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious, wealthy client.

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IMDb RATING

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71K

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Won 3 Oscars
- 136 wins & 340 nominations total

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Trivia
There is no Brutalist-style church in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. In terms of the building, Brady Corbet's source of inspiration is St. John's Abbey Church in Collegeville, Minnesota. Based on the plans by Hungarian-born, Bauhaus-educated modernist architect Marcel Breuer from 1953, this complex was completed in 1961 and comprises a church, library, dormitory accommodation, science department, and a center for ecumenical research. Constructed to accommodate 1,700 individuals, it is trapezoidal in shape, with a white granite altar end raised upon a circular platform. The church is naturally illuminated by low windows, the entrance, and an amber roof-light. A crucifix is suspended above the altar.

Goofs
László states that he was arrested and sent to Buchenwald while living in Budapest, which wouldn't have happened in real life: this particular concentration camp was located in Germany, and mainly the German Jews were sent there, while the Hungarian Jews were transferred to Auschwitz in Poland.

Quotes
László Tóth: Is there a better description of a cube than that of its construction?

Crazy credits
A recreation of the 1950s VistaVision logo is shown during the opening logos.

Alternate versions
In India, some sexual content (visuals of genitals, a black-and-white porn clip and an intimate scene involving a prostitute) was censored by the Central Board of Film Certification for theatrical release. Also, anti-smoking spots as well as static disclaimers for scenes of smoking/drinking/drug consumption were added.

Connections
Featured in The Project: Episode dated 10 December 2024 (2024)

Soundtracks
You are my destiny
Written by Paul Anka
Performed by Mina

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6/10

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Movie Review: A Disappointing Experience

I had high expectations for this movie, but unfortunately, it turned out to be a disappointing experience. The pacing was painfully slow, making it difficult to stay engaged. Many scenes felt completely unnecessary, dragging the runtime without adding any real value to the story.

From an artistic perspective, the film seemed to rely heavily on overacting, which made the characters feel exaggerated and unrealistic. Instead of enhancing the emotional depth, the performances often came across as forced and distracting.

While the movie seemed to aim for a deeper, artistic message, it failed to deliver it in a coherent way. The narrative lacked clarity, and by the end, I was left wondering what the point of it all was. Overall, it felt like a missed opportunity that could have been so much more with tighter editing and more thoughtful storytelling.