Creativity is a virtue. It can affect people emotionally, physically, and impact relationships with those around them. Unimaginable in direction, scale, and size, The Brutalist starts as a vivid reflection of the harshness of proving yourself and belonging in unfamiliar waters but rapidly turns into something more degradingly vulnerable that allows for a deeper reflection of an artist’s psyche. Spanning over 30 years, the story of László Toth, a visionary architect, is engaging yet heartbreaking to watch. Escaping Europe after WW2, he comes to America without anything; only a few familial connections and a promise that his wife, who he got separated from, will join him shortly. Divided into 2 parts, the structure of this has a lot to do with László’s development, as his devastating reality is compared to an ever-growing, ever-changing, idealistic post-war American society. While he eventually gets recognized by a wealthy patron, it cannot be denied that this plays a big rol...
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