Summary
Brady CorbetsThe Brutalistis epic.
In fact, its a three hour and 35 minute epic that affordedFelicity Jonesa rather unique performance opportunity.
Essentially, the audience spends half the film awaiting her arrival and fantasizing about how it might play out.
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I think it was just thatshe was so real, and her naturalism and her commitment.
Everything she does, she’s never phony.
She never just takes an easy choice.
She does interesting work.
There was something really punk about her, as well.
Probably with that film, it felt like everything sort of came together in the right way.
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Jones added, Like Crazyopened the world up for me in many ways.
That performance scored her a Best Actress nomination at the Academy Awards.
I guess on that level, it’s quite nice.
The Brutalist follows visionary architect László Toth and his wife Erzsébet as they flee Europe, aiming to rebuild their legacy in modern America. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious and wealthy client alters the course of their lives, intertwining ambition with the challenges of a new world.
But you’re sort of sensible self comes, That’s not what it’s about.
It’s not about that.
And you’re free to’t make that the goal, really, because who knows?
You don’t know.
As long as I can keep doing that, then that’s good.
Everything else is the cherry on the cake.
Why Felicity Jones Signed On for The Brutalist
I knew that it would be distinct.
Brady Corbet’s epic is one of the most stunning films you’ll see this year.
Many are predictingthere might be another cherry on the cake for Jonesin the near future.
Shes currently a potential contender in the Best Supporting Actress category for her work inThe Brutalist.
And thats not the only categoryThe Brutalistis expected to pop up in.
And then you could see from having done two films, just how important each film is to him.
It gives you a window into their profound connection but also a certain amount of innocence.
They’re having to recalibrate.
They’re having to get to know each other.
They’re having to rediscover that connection that they’ve dreamt about for so long.
So, it’s not totally straightforward.
The Brutalistis now playing in select theaters.
