The first trailer forThe Brutalisthas debuted. After debuting at the Venice International Film Festival,the A24 historical drama has a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes critical score of 97%.Reviews forThe Brutalisthave praised Adrien Body’s lead performance and Brady Corbet’s direction in a story about visionary architect László Toth, who immigrates to the United States of America with his wife, Erzsébet Tóth (Felicity Jones), after surviving the Holocaust.
A24has now releasedThe Brutalist’s first trailer, which shows László beginning to navigate life in the United States, seeing the Statue of Liberty, followed at the end of the trailer by the words,“Welcome to America.“Check out the trailer below:
László can also be seen working as an architect, being intimate with Erzsébet, breaking into tears, and enjoying the new life he is building for himself in the United States. The stunning cinematography is put on display as well, from capturing the sight of snowy mountains to the buildings in New York City.
What This Means For The Brutalist
It Is An Epic & In-Depth Personal Story
The Brutalist’s trailer teases the film’s extensive narrative and visual scope. At a three-and-a-half-hour runtime,the story will explore László’s life after World War II in-depth, including the highest and lowest points of his professional and personal life. After being separated from Erzsébet due to wartime politics and changing borders, he is now able to reunite with and marry the love of his life, which brings a great deal of happiness as seen in the trailer.
10 Movies About The Home Front In World War II
Movies about the home front during World War II have developed into an entire subgenre, featuring remarkable stories far from the battlefield.
In terms of László’s profession, his talent for architecture is recognized by a famous industrialist named Harrison Lee Van Buren (Guy Pearce). However, the power and legacy that this leads to comes at a high cost and is likely the source of László breaking down in tears in the trailer. While Brody isThe Brutalist’s protagonist,Jones and Pearce are also integral parts of the movie, as is Joe Alwyn, who plays Harrison’s son, Harry Lee Van Buren.
Our Take On The Brutalist Trailer
It Looks Like Another Strong A24 Movie
The Brutalist’s first trailer offers an intriguing look at the well-received movie that was shot with VistaVision, offering stunning visuals that encapsulate the story’s immense scale. Based on the initial reception, it has the potential to become one ofA24’s best moviesthrougha story that explores the American dream with a personal and deeply artistic touch.The Brutalistis already a critical triumph, although its ability to find mainstream success may prove to be challenging, particularly given the three-and-a-half-hour runtime.
The Brutalist
Cast
Architect László Toth and his wife Erzsébet flee Europe in 1947, seeking a fresh start in America. Their fate shifts after meeting a wealthy, enigmatic client.
