The Brutalist review

 

Every now and again a movie comes along that defines the word epic. Well that movie has come along in the form of The Brutalist a huge movie not just in it's length which is well over 3 horus but in it's themes, underlying messages and performances that are all truly sensational. Adrien Brody stars as a visonary architect who escapes post war Europe who makes his way to Pennsylvania USA to rebuild himself, his career and his marriage. It is here where a wealthy businessman recognises his extraordinary talent and asks him to build him something to honor his late mother. What follows is a constantly twisting and turning narrative that while slow paced is exceptionally well acted directed and written. 


Adrien Brody is remarkable here and as he talks with a heavy European accent it makes said performance even more impressive. You really feel for his character the pressure on his shoulders and the vulnerable side that is heavy to watch unfold. Felicity Jones plays his wife and she too is fantastic as well as Guy Pearce as the wealthy businessman who lays everything at his architect's feet. Following an intermission (yes this movie has a almost 20 minute intermission) The Brutalist tranforms and morphs into a deeply moving and at times mind the pun brutal watch as the real meat of the narrative comes into focus. 


With a running time of over 200 minutes The Brutalist is definitely not going to be for everyone. That being said it's pacing is rather great and really doesn't feel as long as it is. It's a truly remarkable piece of cinema that really needs to be seen on the biggest screen possible. It's being showered with award nominations and some victories and it's all well deserved as The Brutalist solidifies itself as epic. Simple as that. A stunning piece of art with amazing performances The Brustlist is something you need to see!

★★★★★

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