The Brutalist: Award-Worthy or Not?

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The Brutalist follows a brilliant architect chasing his dream in post-war America, told with quiet intensity and slow-building drama.

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Adrien Brody fully becomes Laszlo Toth — it’s not acting, it’s living — and every moment he’s on screen feels raw and real.

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The film is visually rich, like walking through an art gallery — moody, beautiful, and full of meaning in every frame.

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It starts strong but loses its way midway, skipping years and emotional beats that could’ve made the story more complete.

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It’s not a popcorn movie — it’s a patient, layered watch for those who love film as art, not just entertainment.

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