#đ„ The Brutalist
torpid bough
open bough
Damn, empty channel.
Just got out of this a few years ago.
Not entirely sure what to make of it just yet.
arctic bobcat
Crazy to be watching a modern-day movie with an intermission; canât believe I saw one in the theater
viral eagle
Crazy to be watching a modern-day movie with an intermission; canât believe I sa...
Best intermission ever
The whole discourse is gonna be comparing the two parts, like we did with Dune, fuck me.
Got plenty more movies to see but I think I got put Brutalist in my top three, it slapped
open bough
Do you know yet?
No.
I will probably need a re-viewing before anything.
I think the movie juggles a lot sometimes and the payoff isn't there for all things introduced.
Corbet touched on topics I feel he doesn't have the authority on.
And the screenplay fails to do them justice.
trim rampart
Finally they locally distributed the film. Shame it isn't on the big screen
fast birch
Definitely leaves a lot more questions than answers
viral eagle
Just got out of this a few years ago.
You were lost in The Brutalist for years, that's impressive 
open bough
You were lost in The Brutalist for years, that's impressive <:kubrick:4134467700...
Lol well played. Thank you for catching that. đ
open bough
Definitely leaves a lot more questions than answers
Agreed.
viral eagle
I'm gonna grant Corbet authority, he seems cool
open bough
He's definitely cool, but I don't think he's laying down pieces all that well.
viral eagle
Feels like a subversion of Fountainhead.
I learnt that Armond White doesn't like 70mm or good lighting/framing I guess
open bough
The irony of using AI in a movie involving architecture.
Fuck that.
Are there Academy rules for this yet? This is just lazy.
trim rampart
Now seated
keen coyote
Rip
viral eagle
Daytime screening nice, where I'm at they start once a day screenings at 7pm from Tuesday but added advance screenings at 1:45pm so saw it 3 days ago
trim rampart
Now on intermission
The brutalist seems decent so far
Love the film visually, ost sounds great, Lazlo seems interesting of a character so far
I can imagine Harrison and his family will turn on him somehow
But yeah thank god for an intermission
Well 3 mins left till intermission, canât wait for what is next
trim rampart
Just finished
Still making my mind of it
But it was an interesting film
But overall, Iâve found the movie overall to be persuasive and intellectually stimulating
trim rampart
But yeah still thinking of the film. It is definitely about the American Dream, Immigration, and legacy and others I still yet to remember
And I just learned that this film was made with 10 million and itâs pretty damn impressive
But yeah one think I could think of is the scene of why Harrison makes Lazlo say "Yes King"
I see it as a deeper message of America destroying culture of immigrants
Cause of how they're in Italy
and Lazlo seems to be really comfortable there
while Harrison is out of his element and hates Italy
And when both are alone for that scene. Harrison does it out of desperation for control. To Dominate Lazlo
But then after, Lazlo seems to endure his actions and stand tall. Making that building more to represent him than Harrison's mother. His legacy standing tall
tbh I feel like my interpretation feels a bit unrefined
viral eagle
No you're on to it.
Also it's a Ayn Rand subversion, you can be brutal and uncompromising about your vision but Laszlo is still a man of commune, after vun Buren insults Gordon, he walks
trim rampart
https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1i37yra/comment/m7o31qp/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
@viral eagle I feel like this somewhat fits better of what I said
trim rampart
But yeah thinking about more of Toth and Harrison's Dynamic. They quite literally also this
Harrison: America hiring Immigrants to help build the cities, railroads, etc
Lazlo: Those very immigrants, whether European, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Black. Worked to help build this country
viral eagle
The "intellectually stimulation conversation" meme, even on the first one I picked up that Laszlo though, who is this dude?
sacred copper
https://variety.com/2025/film/global/the-brutalist-ai-dialogue-drawings-backlash-1236279361/
what yall thoughts on this, seen people ranting about it on x and TikTok
arctic bobcat
Itâs a little disappointing, especially since the rest of the movie was shot and edited really well
fresh citrus
trim rampart
https://variety.com/2025/film/global/the-brutalist-ai-dialogue-drawings-backlash...
It's just to edit the Hungarian Language Dialogue Editing Only. It doesn't alter the performances.
As someone who has seen the film yesterday. It's still an amazing film overall
viral eagle
Just realised they may have AI adjusted some voices so the Hungarian f slur sounded more accurate 
robust dirge
I was bored out of my mind
sly arrow
When is this movie release in ott or digital platform?
viral eagle
I mean if you were bored just leave at the intermission, each to their own
vapid fog
When is this movie release in ott or digital platform?
Word is mid to late March
sly arrow
Word is mid to late March
Ok
viral eagle
The whole "I thought it would be more about architecture" is funny
Title seems to be red herring, just like Fountainhead 
lean wave
Overrated movie but still I really appreciate the cinematography and music
open bough
keen coyote
I love this
mortal iris
Now on intermission
How did you like it?
mortal iris
I was bored out of my mind
Why
arctic crag
Really donât like the second half
open bough
I have no real faults between half's.
Halves "
The epilogue is jarring, truth be told.
It's just bloated with so much that it doesn't know what it wants to answer for.
Might watch it again in IMAX.
My 70MM place is on its last leg. Colors were awfully muted.
arctic crag
open bough
Nice repost, nerd.
sacred copper
sacred copper
Nice repost, nerd.
Idk man Emilia Perez has 13 nominations itâs on par with Shawshank redemption, Citizen Kane, may wanna change your username to Emilia Peak
viral eagle
Anyone here like Vox Lux? Cause unfortunately I do not.
mortal iris
Felicity Jones should win supporting actress.
She should win lead actress.
viral eagle
She probs has less screen time than even Guy Pearce tbf
sick lake
I heard some speculation that some academy voters didnt finish their screener because of the length so if they stopped before the intermission they dont even see Felicity's character
open bough
LMAO
It's not even that long a movie.
Has anyone caught this in IMAX?
I already did 70MM and wondering if I should bother with catching the IMAX run prior to it leaving the screens.
raven spade
I cannot stop thinking about this movie
raven spade
Has anyone caught this in IMAX?
I badly wish my local was showing it.
sick pollen
Saw it a couple of days ago
Think its my favorite of the year
And ngl having an intermission was great lol
brave pike
It was
mortal iris
She probs has less screen time than even Guy Pearce tbf
She should win lead actress.
mortal iris
I cannot stop thinking about this movie
Talk to me.
trim rampart
bruh, his performance was great. Don't know why he's talking shit to himself
viral eagle
Brutalist is in my top three, but Pearce is not an elite actor, still not sure if I would have wanted Rylance in that role he can do super performative
open bough
bruh, his performance was great. Don't know why he's talking shit to himself
Think about how you would see yourself after 25 years of progression.
It probably doesn't help that he broke the WB exec story calling him shit at the same time.
inland python
I didn't know there were screenings of the brutalist in IMAC
IMAX hahh
i think brutalist and anora were the movies that had such unique pace and really made me breathless
maybe because I can relate to both worlds. I can't stop thinking on the dinner scene with felicity jones
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viral eagle
The world's second biggest IMAX, Melbourne, is showing The Brutalist 5 weeks after initial release, better late than never, but only two screenings, I may go to one if I'm there in time, around Feb 28
The overture & epilogue in the Brutalist now makes sense, idk what either are doing in his other two films
past breach
The world's second biggest IMAX, Melbourne, is showing The Brutalist 5 weeks aft...
unfortunately the IMAX on the gold coast isn't showing it anymore
brave pike
The world's second biggest IMAX, Melbourne, is showing The Brutalist 5 weeks aft...
Itâs cause it only released in Australia 2 weeks ago
shadow tulip
My review: The Brutalist is a film about someone who is striving to live in the American Dream. The movie is very direct in it's presentation that the "idea" of success is not achievable for everyone. The main character Laszlo is an immigrant and is an architect. He gets taken advantage of by the wealthy immoral people. He destroys himself with drugs. He also struggles to connect with people who support him. His wife is sick and needs love but that is a struggle for him too. Towards the end of the movie his greatest achievement is the building he constructed. His longing for an institution is very clear. He wants to be in a space where he is loved and nurtured so he can participate in the dream of happiness. The story is too heavy for me but there are parts of it that I really enjoy. The style is 100% There are also many parts of the movie I really dislike and feel embarrassed for seeing the scenes play out on film. Not my favorite movie but the independence of the title design and credits was a treat.
shadow tulip
If more movies can bring back an intermission that would be great
Why were the characters so flawed in this story?
The momentum of the story ends on a sad note to my ears. Was that intentional?
sacred copper
If more movies can bring back an intermission that would be great
Binge watching the waaay to go
intermission is for those with thee weak bladder đ„Č
shadow tulip
intermission is for those with thee weak bladder đ„Č
Haha! If a movie is 3hrs it better be good enough to have no intermission
Lord of the Rings quality
shadow tulip
void yoke
This movie flew by
pure ermine
In my opinion, the best movie of 2024.
It used to be Dune: Part Two, but The Brutalist managed to completely change my mind.
pure ermine
I heard some speculation that some academy voters didnt finish their screener be...
The academy voters are so fucking dumb, there's your answer.
sick lake
The academy voters are so fucking dumb, there's your answer.
lol, nearly a month later ping
pure ermine
lol, nearly a month later ping
Well I'll be damned
mortal iris
Does anyone here agree with this?
If one of the filmâs most important themes is that the interior of every person is unknowable, maybe even to them, then I think the sex works to make that strangeness manifest. All of the sexually-charged interactions in the movie are impossibly convoluted; we could talk forever about whatâs going on in the handjob scene or the dancing-with-cousin scene or the sex-while-high scene, and I donât think weâd ever get to the bottom of it. Every character wants multiple contradictory things and I donât think any of them understand it themselves.
viral eagle
People watch all these tv shows but don't have time for The Brutalist, I'm the other way around, might be rewatching it today cause my film club is watching it
pure ermine
People watch all these tv shows but don't have time for The Brutalist, I'm the o...
That's honestly me! I don't really like watching TV Shows but I love watching long movies.
Wait can we openly talk about spoilers here???
viral eagle
Yeah, open spoilers
I think some stuff posted in other channels like intermission stuff should have been kept here
shadow tulip
Does anyone here agree with this?
> If one of the filmâs most important themes ...
I agree with that. The interior of the characters is falling apart. I think the characters are looking for something and the way this movie relates to 2025 is the crumbling institutions and the desire to improve our internal selves while being alone.
pure ermine
Is it okay to admit that the scene where Låszló is finally reunited with both Erzsébet (who sadly has osteoporosis) and Zsófia at the train station actually did make me cry a little bit???
viral eagle
The intermission got to me, and yes the score is beautiful for the whole first act & at the train station.
This movie has great one shots, not showy, a bit like a Spielberg one'r
novel quail
saw this the 18th
cinema
#TheBrutalistSweep
Only movie this award season that I find as ambitious and cinematic enough to win BP after Oppenheimer last year.
twin crystal
This movie has great one shots, not showy, a bit like a Spielberg one'r
This is much more PTA than anything else
I fucking loved the choice to have Harrison become one with the building, it's like Laszlo's artistry and power hunger became one, or that his obsession and nightmare became one. It's such a great fucking choice
empty acorn
Finished watching this. Amazing film. Bravo đ
ebon oak
ebon oak
I'm glad someone has a sense of humour
echo barn
sick pollen
So glad that this movie won Best Score and Cinematography
Should have won Picture and Director too, but oh well
sacred copper
https://youtu.be/xO5Gtmha59A?si=VmJkmjbSY69yG70d
âhe sleeping on the couch tonightâ
novel quail
it should have been Brutalist sweep
but at least it got 3
including cinematography that was stunning
trim rampart
https://youtu.be/xO5Gtmha59A?si=VmJkmjbSY69yG70d
âhe sleeping on the couch tonig...
lmao got her lick back
trim rampart
Should have won Picture and Director too, but oh well
Gonna try to watch Anora later this weekend if it compares
pure ermine
I'm gonna be real, there's one scene that did get me. It's the scene where Erzsébet nearly dies of an overdose. The way Låszló cries for help and the way he says "My Wife is Dying!" Almost did make me tear up.
Brody deserved that Oscar.
novel quail
People can keep saying he did not cuz the dumb AI thing or even his speech but idgaf the performance was truly emotionally powerful and both him and Felicity who got snub deserved the 
vale girder
Hopefully this will be on streaming soon
pure ermine
People can keep saying he did not cuz the dumb AI thing or even his speech but i...
FR people need to move the fuck on from the whole AI thing.
trim rampart
People can keep saying he did not cuz the dumb AI thing or even his speech but i...
Yeah the AI was pretty minor from what I heard
echo barn
yeah
left wigeon
Steel, steel, steel
My opinion on the AI thing is that the whole argument people have is that itâs enhancing the performance then they ignore the fact that singing in almost all cases uses autotune to perfect the sound
This is a small budget picture that couldnât afford to faffe around any longer fixing up what is classed a tough accent to master given how they filmed the whole thing in just over a month
edgy spruce
Not a fan of the raping
Was it graphic or implied?
left wigeon
Nothing subtle
trim rampart
I feel like the rape is such an extreme metaphor for America fucking over immigrants who wanted opportunity in the past
echo barn
yeah
restive wolf
this place seems familiar đ€
