Even without a confirmed audience score, this number is impressive.

If anything, it will be a big draw for viewers onceThe Brutalisthits theaters on December 20.

Yet, before heading to the theater, some may wonder what this film is about.

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The Brutalisttakes place in the late 1940s in Pennsylvania.

The film centers on European architect, Laszlo Toth, who is hoping to restart his life in America.

It seems that Brody captivates audiences as the lead character, showing the full range of human experience.

Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce hugging in The Brutalist

From hopeful immigrant to bitter architect, Brody carefully guides viewers through every step of Toth’s story.

Arguably, Brody’s outstanding performance should not come as a surprise.

Throughout his career, Brody has made significant waves.

Adrien Brody in The Brutalist holding flowers at the train station

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.

Beyond that,The Brutalistgenerally stands out from other movies being released at the moment.

The Brutalist’ssuccess could be a hint that long historical epics are coming into fashion.

Some may have the urge to compareThe Brutalistto 2023’sOppenheimer,and this would make sense.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Brady Corbet in Mysterious Skin

In fact,The Brutalistmaybenefit fromOppenheimer’ssuccess.

DespiteOppenheimer’slong runtime, audiences happily sat through the entire story.

From the filmmaking to the cinematography,every aspect ofThe Brutalistseems to be intentional, and hand-molded by Corbet.

Demi Moore (The Substance), Paul Mescal (Gladiator II), and Lily-Rose Depp (Nosferatu) with the Oscars

It would not be surprising if this film went down as Corbet’s magnum opus.

The 2025 Oscars are rapidly approaching, but surprising nominations, snubs, and wins will occur.

Here are bold predictions for several outcomes.

Colman Domingo as John Divine G Whitfield looking emotional on stage in Sing Sing

The Brutalistis only the third feature film that Corbet has directed, and it is already his most successful.

Thus, Corbet is entering the limelight in a new way with his latest project.

One movie that outranksThe Brutalistin terms of RT isSing Sing,which sits at a 98%.

Headshot Of Adrien Brody

ConsideringThe Brutalist’ssimilarities toOppenheimer,it may seem likely that the Corbet film will overtake the Oscars just likeOppenheimerdid.

Their fate shifts after meeting a wealthy, enigmatic client.

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