The Brutalist unfolds as a deliberate period drama that examines the interior life of an immigrant pursuing artistic goals while attempting to find acceptance in a difficult environment. Adrien Brody delivers a captivating, award-worthy portrayal as the film’s creator, Brady Corbet concentrates on his character's experiences—dealing with prejudice, separation from his family, and substance abuse—resulting in a close …

The film really shines; it's lovely to look at, and has a solid narrative. There are genuinely amusing moments alongside dramatic scenes and unexpected developments. Even with all its strengths, what stands out most is how easily you can pause it and resume watching later, like an old-fashioned intermission would allow.

It’s hard to believe this really needed to run for three and a half hours. But putting that aside, there's a remarkable performance from Adrien Brody as Tóth, a made-up Hungarian architect who has lived through some terrible wartime events in Europe before arriving in New York. He has family waiting for him, which leads to an encounter with Guy Pearce’s wealthy Van Buren, who decides he wants Tóth to design a public …

An absolutely massive success for cinema.

The desire to achieve the American Dream motivates nearly every immigrant who arrives in this country. How that dream looks can differ greatly depending on individual situations. However, as many newcomers learn, there's no assurance of success, and the path toward it can be more difficult than expected. The latest film from writer-director Brady Corbet centers around one such story: the journey of László Tóth (playe…