The Brutalist

After fleeing post-war Europe, an ambitious architect arrives in Pennsylvania hoping to rebuild his career and reunite with his wife. A wealthy patron offers him a major project, but the opportunity brings difficult power dynamics, personal strain, and a challenging path toward belonging in modern America.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this if you appreciate patient, visually striking historical dramas about ambition, immigration, and power; Not for you if you prefer brisk pacing, simple stories, or neatly resolved endings.

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