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- Movie Review by Jack Watson
The Brutalist
Director: Brady Corbet
Starring: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce
Genre: Epic period drama
Rating: Four stars
This is a decade-spanning story following a man escaping post-World War II Europe for the American dream that doesn’t feel its 215 minutes, whether it’s the strategic intermission or due to how great the film is.
The performances are the biggest talking point and for all the right reasons.
Pearce gives a standout performance, demanding your attention every time he’s on screen playing the rich archetype we’ve become familiar with.
Felicity Jones spends more of the runtime off screen than on, but makes her presence known with a deeply pitiful performance that’s understated but powerful.
Adrien Brody is also good but is easily the weakest performance out of the three.
A movie about architecture is nothing without its visuals and this is magnificent.
The colours and lighting pop in each scene, with them being paired with painting-esque landscapes or emotionally charged close-ups.
Whether marble mines in Italy or a railway in the forest, these are the types of images that were painted by Michelangelo.
The film ends with an epilogue that’s a great send-off. A long and emotional journey concluded with a bow.
- Jack Watson saw The Brutalist at The Monterey Cinemas, Howick.
