The Brutalist

Brady Corbet encourages society to reflect on what we truly value in this dark cruel world. The first half of the film deconstructs the great American dream, while the second half completely dismantles it, dissolving any hope for goodness. The narrative effectively illustrates that an immigrant man of exceptional skill and knowledge is rendered powerless without the support of a wealthy and influential individual. The portrayal of the relationship between Lazlo, an ambitious and self-centered individual, and Guy, a man motivated by societal wealth, was executed flawlessly by Brody and Buren. (my love for Brody is huge… so I may be a bittt biased. lol) The second half of the movie, following the intermission, did slightly disappoint me in terms of pacing and direction. However, I am convinced it served a purpose for the theme I previously mentioned, effectively eradicating any hope of a favorable conclusion for Lazlo. Although the ending seemed somewhat rushed and disjointed, it ultimately left me feeling content on the portrayal of the great american dream! don’t you just love america!  NEED TO SAY… This film was EXPERTLY crafted to maintain its cinematography beauty throughout, even as the horror of the story gradually unfolds. The opening shots featuring the Statue of Liberty continue to haunt my thoughts days after watching….I’m obsessed with Corbets decision to do that. I also find it incredibly interesting that a film centered around brutalism uses the architecture as a visual vessel to convey the story. The bleak, harsh lines and lighting of the architecture effectively reflect the challenging lifestyle that Brody’s character encounters as an immigrant striving to establish himself. Also that score is mind blowing.  Truly my favorite film this past year and definitelyyyy deserves best picture in my opinion!!!! I can’t wait to cheer for Brody winning best actor.