Review: The Brutalist is a monumental cinematographic experience

Director Brady Corbet’S The brutalist It is an extraordinary cinematographic result. From the moment the film begins, it exudes a greatness and an artistic ambition that we rarely see in modern Hollywood.

Looking at him he seemed to return to the gold era of cinema when the films transported an opera weight, the stories were told with precision and patience and the images were truly experienced.

I had the opportunity to watch The brutalist In 70 mm and the experience was fascinating. There is a wealth in cinematography, a tangible consistency for the way light and shadow are used, which seems almost extinct in today’s industry.

The runtime of almost four hours of the film, complete with a 20 -minute interval, could be discouraging for some, but for me it was an engaging experience that I have not had for a long time. At a time when films often feel disposable, throwing, The brutalist It is a film that will live and will be studied.

At the center of this film is Adrien BrodyWhich offers what is easily one of the best performances of the year and even his career.

Brody takes on the role of the visionary architect László Toth, a survivor to the Holocaust who is reconstructing his life in post -war America, and the actor brings the film with a silent intensity, tearing the ambition, pain and desire for the his character.

This is a performance worthy of Oscar and his performance alone is worth seeing, but it is far from the only extraordinary one in this impressive cast.

Felicity Jones AND Guy Pearce Also offer captivating shows, adding to the exploration of the film of power, inheritance and survival. Corbet assembled a cast that completely embraces the weight of the material, giving life to each character with refreshing authenticity.

Escape the devastation of post -war Europe, the visionary architect László Toth arrives in America with the dreams of reconstructing not only structures, but his fractured existence.

Gathered with his wife Erzsébet after being separated from the chaos of the war, he tries to restore both his personal and professional life. In Pennsylvania, he attracts the attention of the industrial influence Harrison Lee Van Buren, who recognizes his immense talent and is given the opportunity to leave his mark on the world.

However, since the work of László gains importance, finds itself trapped in a network of power, ambition and sacrifice, one who forces him to confront the true cost of power and inheritance.

Co-writer Mona FastVold Having caught the essence of the film beautifully when he said: “If you speak of inheritance, it is not exactly in the bright things you create. It is the love that you leave you behind and the people you have opened the way. “

“The turning point of the film is that in the end it is a love story. This obsession (with its architecture) is ultimately an expression of love and develop its trauma. We came to this conclusion soon soon, but it was something that happened intuitively once we really started writing and we took the characters under our skin. “

So, it’s something to keep in mind when you watch the movie and will give you a clearer understanding of things while the film takes you to this journey.

The architectural obsession of László is not just that of modeling the world, it is a question of making sense of its trauma and expressing love through creation.

The soundtrack of the film by Daniel Blumberg Praise also deserves. It is a composition that is perfectly found between the size and terror, reflecting the protagonist’s journey.

Music seems monumental, but there is an underlying pain that makes it even more emotional. It is the type of score that becomes an important part of its narrative.

In an era of convenience of streaming, The brutalist It is a reminder of what cinema can be when it is made with audacity and vision. Corbet offered a monumental cinematographic experience.

Yes, it’s long. Yes, it may not be for everyone. But for those who are willing to surrender to his world, The brutalist It offers a wonderfully rewarding experience.

It is rare to see a film that feels so big, this carefully built and this emotionally resonant. The brutalist It is that rare type of movie and it is one that I hope you try to see.