A24's ambitious 3.5-hour epic 'The Brutalist' from director Brady Corbet sparks debate over its bold storytelling technique - an intermission.
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Corbet defends the intermission, saying it was a 'necessary' creative choice to properly immerse viewers in his sprawling tale of a Hungarian architect's post-WWII journey in America.
Lead actor Adrien Brody has been generating major awards buzz for his powerful performance, with critics praising the film's cinematic ambition and depth despite its challenging runtime.
A24's ambitious 3.5-hour epic 'The Brutalist' from director Brady Corbet sparks debate over its bold storytelling technique - an intermission.
beat sheet
Corbet defends the intermission, saying it was a 'necessary' creative choice to properly immerse viewers in his sprawling tale of a Hungarian architect's post-WWII journey in America.
Lead actor Adrien Brody has been generating major awards buzz for his powerful performance, with critics praising the film's cinematic ambition and depth despite its challenging runtime.