Brady Corbet’s 'The Brutalist' Garners Acclaim and Divides Critics

The ambitious three-and-a-half-hour film explores art, architecture, and identity, earning awards buzz but polarizing opinions.

The Brutalist, directed by Brady Corbet, is a sweeping drama about a Hungarian-Jewish architect navigating postwar America, blending themes of artistic vision and personal struggle.
Adrien Brody stars as László Tóth, delivering a widely praised performance marked by emotional depth and nuance, with Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce in supporting roles.
The film has drawn comparisons to works by Orson Welles and Paul Thomas Anderson for its bold storytelling and use of the rarely seen VistaVision format, enhancing its visual impact.
While celebrated for its ambition and craftsmanship, including Daniel Blumberg's evocative score, critics are divided on its pacing and narrative focus, particularly in the second half.
The Brutalist has already won multiple Golden Globes and secured 10 Oscar nominations, solidifying its status as a major contender this awards season.