Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
When I watched 'The Brutalist', I instantly got a 'There Will Be Blood' vibe. The epic, almost biblical narration, the over-the-top power dynamics, the (very!) unusual soundtrack choices, the fascination with ambition and moral decay, as well as the meticulous visual style made of harsh, geometric compositions, suggest Brady Corbet has taken notes from Paul Thomas Anderson. But unlike 'There Will Be Blood', which I love, The Brutalist left me a bit cold. Long, tedious, and ultimately unnecessary, it feels…