The Brutalist is a Breathtaking Work of Art | Movie Review

[@BigJigglyPanda]

I can't express how happy it makes me to hear that Adrien Brody is bringing his A game to a movie like this again. He has been a favorite of mine for ages but he really does have a way of choosing some stinkers (looking at you, Detachment). Can't wait to experience this one.

[@rsfilmdiscussionchannel4168]

Detachment is a unique choice to mention as an Adrien Brody failure but I watched it and didn't like it much myself sadly.

[@jacquesboyadjian9449]

This movie really came out of nowhere

[@jacquesboyadjian9449]

@luisdt246 100%, this feel like the Oppenheimer of this year

[@ad-sd-vids5332]

The Oscar expert predicted it in their early 2021 list, 3 years ago

[@satriasyafridhani5497]

I think it's different, cause the promo for Oppenheimer make it bigger​@@jacquesboyadjian9449

[@HiveMind629]

Seriously didn’t hear anything about it all 2024 now I’m obsessed based off one article I read that hit deep

[@MicahMicahel]

@@jacquesboyadjian9449Oppenheimer was supposed to be boring... so maybe this is one of those movies? Whenever a reviewer pushes the Oscar angle it usually means it's political.

[@oaheverything7242]

Ive been a huge Adrien Brody fan for years and been thinking for a while now Guy Pearce should have some kind of huge comeback, reading the reviews of this movie praising both of these performances makes me feel like a kid on Christmas morning

[@jamielee7943]

Cannot wait to see this. It sounds absolutely incredible from all the reviews I’ve seen. I seriously hope Guy Pearce can get nominated & win in Best Supporting Actor. He’s such a phenomenal actor & has been for decades! Give him an Oscar already I say.

[@amparonarbona5142]

Adrien Brody is a wonderful actor and I'm sooo happy he's having a kind of comeback🎉

[@heymistercarter.]

Sooooooo, is it safe to say that Adrien Brody is officially back?

[@Glenuig]

When he wins the Oscar yes

[@cokedudebestmate7099]

I dont know if that is even oscar dependent; I hoooooonestly feel that he’s genuinely BACK

[@paultosinijaola1653]

I just saw it at NYFF. I love this film. One of my favorite films of the year. Everything from the cinematography, the score, costumes, production design and etc. I see it being a film that people talk about for years to come.

[@JustusAnkka]

The thing I'm most excited about is Guy Pearce's performance, whom I think is one of our best working actors. What a charismatic chameleon.

[@sebastiantrantalis4387]

When i heard more about the film, such as the topic and runtime, I had a feeling it was going to break onto the oscar scene out of nowhere

[@milana5238]

Since you predicted Emma Stone winning right after you saw Poor Things last year, do you predict Adrien Brody winning this year as of now?

[@KbatzReviews]

Thank you for Guy Pearce finally getting his due!!!!!

[@87charchar]

I saw The Brutalist last night at tiff. I hate to use the m word, but it really is a masterpiece. From the opening screen that says "overture", I just sat back and knew this would be such a special film. It truly is structured and presents itself in the style of an American epic, but it can add itself to that group of films now in my opinion. The cinematography and watching it in 70 mm was truly remarkable. The score is one for the ages. Also the performances were outstanding esp Brody and Pearce, and I was honestly pleasantly surprised with Joe Alwyn's performance - I have not seen him cast in a role with such depth. This totally has Oscar potential, and I think Corbet can win Best Director.

[@richardwhite2921]

This is also a reunion of Corbet with his Vox Lux actors Raffey Cassidy and Stacy Martin. How are they in the film? Clearly they like working with him if they keep coming back for more.

[@ziggy8253]

That soundtrack-chef’s kiss.

[@labguru7628]

I just got out of seeing it a couple hours ago and its been playing on loop in my head since.

[@samuelzins5089]

I'm so glad this movie exists. Not only for who's in it but because of the type. I was just talking to my dad about how rare a huge, sprawling historical epic with a giant running time is and now we're getting one and it's supposedly incredible

[@peanutgallery3493]

I remember this film described a few years ago as being based loosely on Architect Louis Kahn, which I think is still somewhat the case, and I was THRILLED! I love architecture and couldn’t wait to the film. It sounds like Corbet took it to another level by deepening the story lines and taking from various real-life creatives. I cannot WAIT to see it!! Also, Brian, when you said a few years ago that Tar was your favorite film of that year, I knew our tastes were very similar. Thank you for this review, have fun in Toronto!! 💙

[@richardpodnar5039]

Thanks for presenting this to us while you are so far from home!😊❤

[@ad-sd-vids5332]

So it’s basically Oppenheimer and tar mixed together, can’t wait

[@rsfilmdiscussionchannel4168]

Sold, especially since those two films feel comparable to each other anyway.

[@bluevol1976]

Just saw it in Metro Atlanta. Blown away by this film! Superb acting, cinematography, and writing. Chef’s kiss.

[@KokomoGreenberg]

I was obsessed with AB and drew a bunch of drawings of him😂 then I was in NYC and I looked over and he standing next to me in the unisex washroom at Pastis. I was like 😮

[@pureb7235]

After winning Best Director at Venice, Brady Corbet must be the front runner for Best Director at the Oscars now.

[@SomethingSomethingg]

3.5 hours though??? What the hell?? I thought David Lean was dead

[@theprime6439]

Since I first heard about this I figured the brutalist would be great so I’m glad it’s lived up to it

[@alisdairmckenzie]

It's interesting talking about Brady Corbett taking chances & dealing with difficult subject matter with this film - and I've now heard enough from various sources which puts it at the top of my list of film to watch when they come out. When I see Corbett's name I am immediately taken back to the 90's when he starred opposite Joseph Gordon Levitt in Mysterious Skin in which he was very good indeed, even though Levitt had the attention grabbing part. It was quite a shocking and controversial movie when it came out - unsurprising as it was directed by Greg Araki. Corbett is, I think, drawn to unusual and creative projects which don't neccessarily play to a wide or general audience. I'm thrilled for him with his film The Brutalist - though I haven't seen it yet, I don't doubt I'll be drawn in.

[@nixiety]

I can’t wait!! The trailer got me all hyped up lol

[@barttanner8162]

I have noticed this with many movies made today the ending can be so ambiguous that you are left confused.

[@zakuraiyadesu]

Love the videos, man. Keep it up!!!

[@ibhistory106]

as for Brutalist i'm more excited for Corbet recognition then for actors' roles even though i'd agree - Guy needs his shining return. Brody is good even in crappy flicks he does for money

[@ffffff1-mmmm]

i think i know what you're referencing with "went places i wasn't expecting" in the 2nd half because i too was shocked but it wasn't all that surprising given the themes explored in the film up to that point. i just didn't think he would be so explicit about it

[@segunsaba7646]

We are looking forward

[@palacerevolution2000]

I have watched many of your clips, but first time comment, Love what you said "you feel like you are in good hands". What better way to put it? I usually feel like we are in good hands watching your enthusiastic Oscar tales. This definitely makes me want to see "Brutalist". I hadn't even heard about it.

[@andyanderson3628]

Welcome to Toronto! Hope you get some time to sightsee.

[@paulofuokwu3137]

I see it getting best picture, Best director, best actor, best supporting actress, best supporting actor, best original screenplay, best original score, best film editing, best production design

[@rizko9]

I've finally seen the Brutalist yesterday, in my opinion the editing and the production design of dune part 2 are way better than the brutalist, or even Wicked's production design is better.

[@wrh41]

Emma’s eyebrows: “Am I in The Brutalist? If not, how dare you go gaga over a movie I’m not in? Have fun in Toronto! But not too much fun! Fear me, but love me!”

[@rocco3605]

I barely knew anything about this movie twenty-four hours ago but I’m really excited now. I see The Pianist is on Netflix, I’m definitely adding it to my watchlist.

[@richardpoulain7422]

I saw it two days ago, I found it amazing. a real adult themed movie, it was like reading a good book: a story like I had never seen, flawless acting and cinematography, like you said, and equal to "the will be blood" or "the Master".

[@kimberlydavis8889]

Oh now I can’t wait…..might go to the physical movie theatre!

[@henriqueacabral]

so Brody, Fiennes, Domingo and Craig.... actor is going to be packed this year and there might be upsets and snubs come nominations

[@jacquelinedalamal]

Great review!❤

[@craigjb8740]

I just saw that The Last Showgirl had a showing. Any intel on that as it seems it and Pamela Anderson had a great reception

[@jared1027]

Love your content. I enjoy 3 hour films aka Wolf of Wall Street, but has to not feel like three hours. Does this movie make you feel it?

[@87charchar]

I am not Brian obviously haha but for me (also saw at tiff), it does not. The first half flew by. The second half dragged a tiny bit but nowhere did I feel exhausted watching this film even given the heaviness of many aspects of the story.

[@ibhistory106]

i'm maybe jumping ahead the train here - but what about latest Almodovar - what says you - is The Room Next Door going to be big in award season this year? Tilda for Oscars?

[@salvatoresultana4058]

When is it being released?

[@jeffbassin630]

After viewing your review, I will see this film - for sure!

[@marrmart7690]

Thank you brian for review the film ❤❤❤💛 I make long comment about film but remove some how😐😢 But i enjoy your review and your opnion about film❤ Even i have anthor opnion about.

[@xingyang101]

Who is the film's music by, Brian? You kept repeating how amazing it is, yet you never once mentioned the composer's name. You know the director's and all of the actors' names, but the rest of the cast (apparently) also deserves the same level of respect. You do that quite often in your reviews.

[@marikamarika7205]

I just want to see more of Joe Alwyn❤

[@LeoOrlando-yd2ut]

I looked at the plot of this film, and I think it can deceptively push people past the rubicon and into the simulacrum of unreality, which is dangerous and terrifying.

[@singstreetcar5881]

Best actor is between daniel craig and adrian brody Sorry coleman Domingo, sing sing has faded

[@dabearcub]

Am I only the one seeing swatstikas in the 2nd half? Or parallels between László and Hitler?

[@SandorSoptei]

i really really want to hear his accent. I want to see if he nails the Budapest accent.

[@shafffffff]

I can't wait to experience this cinema greatness

[@eccentricexploringape1246]

8:38 basically describes Megalopolis

[@brooke391]

I'm excited to see this

[@SinCity2100]

From the title I thought this is a parody of The Pianist, but it's actually real..

[@jzakary1]

The very fact you said the word Performance a hundred times in this review, instantly raises red flags for me. There are too many films nowadays that are praised as a cinematic/acting masterpiece, but the story is a meandering mess that goes no where.

[@marcosmadeiros9553]

Damn you really loved the movie…gotta see it.

[@tjp7342]

Adrien ❤

[@filmfreak21]

It is a masterpiece

[@justinmihaly2910]

I’m at tiff too I wanna bump into you haha

[@nymet2454]

I can't sit through a 3 hour movie, I'll wait for it on Netflix.

[@m-ox2tx]

Fortunately there's an intermission.

[@jimburesh6694]

So you can't sit down for 3 hours. Sad. This film is not some stupid Netflix film. If you can't appreciate massive scale film making on a big screen, your loss.

[@cindyscott54]

It's A24. It's never what you expect.

[@dandelves]

This film has replaced Joker as a must watch

[@singstreetcar5881]

Throw all ur predictions aways and start afresh Demi moore is coming for best lead actress Felicity Jones is coming for best supporting actress Even pamela Anderson is getting rave reviews for her film.

[@EdT.-xt6yv]

3:05

[@acloudworld7625]

Im sorry but all the movie reviewers are completely pandering to this film. Its boring and poorly made. It's also unoriginal. How many holocaust movies do we get every year. Make something different. The film had terrible pacing and was a complete snoozefest. The epilogue was so patronising in its overt messaging.

[@ArizonanSummer]

Your opinion is one thing, but calling it “poorly made” sounds fundamentally incorrect. It’s visually stunning and the acting is phenomenal across the board.

[@KhooHockLeong]

How fp uoucpmpare this with The Pisnost? I mean yhe ending. The Pianist emding was superb with the clomax in yhe show built towRdsthe ending and it eas only tecognided forDirecting.

[@brianj436]

I like Felicity and Pearce but its way too long and brody is just not my cup of tea.

[@Vino-bv5ic]

Yawn.

[@jimburesh6694]

Childhood of a Leader is easily Corbet's best film. Brutalist is a bit messier. But you have to revere its grand ambition and successful execution.