Among the year’s best-reviewed films, directorBrady Corbet’sThe Brutalistcontinued its gradual expansion at the domestic box office, going from four locations in its debut week to seven in its second. On both occasions,The Brutalisthas scoredthe best per-theater average of any film currently in release. The epic historical drama will continue to expand during the awards season, andremains a favoritein all the top categories at the upcoming Academy Awards.
In its second weekend of release, the film earned a little over $200,000 domestically,taking its running total to just over $687,000.The Brutalistreported a per-theater average of $29,000, which is actually around thrice as high as the next best film on the list,Sonic the Hedgehog 3. In its first weekend of release,The Brutalistreported a PTA of $66,000, which wasthe third-best of the year, behindYorgos Lanthimos’Kinds of Kindness, andSean Baker’sAnora. WhileKinds of Kindnessdidn’t quite replicate the success of Lanthimos’ last collaboration with star-producerEmma Stone,Poor Things,Anoraemerged as the highest-grossing hit of Baker’s career, with just under $30 million worldwide.
The Brutalistis defying expectations for a three-and-a-half-hour-long epic with a built-in 15-minute intermission. The movie premiered at this year’s Venice Film Festival, where itreceived ecstatic reviewsandwon the Silver Lion for Best Direction. Praise was aimed particularly at Corbet’s direction, andAdrien Brody’s central performance as a Hungarian immigrant who builds both radical structures and a better life for himself in post-war America. Incidentally, Brody became the youngest-ever winner of the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in another period drama,The Pianist, directed by the appropriately-canceledRoman Polanskiand released over two decades ago.
‘The Brutalist’ Is an Awards Season Favorite
The Brutalisthas also been nominated for seven Golden Globes, and was named one of the year’s best films by the American Film Institute. Produced ona reported budget of under $10 million, the film opened to excellent reviews, and currently sits at a “fresh” 94% rating on the review aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes. Also starringGuy Pearce,Felicity Jones,Joe Alwyn,Raffey Cassidy,Stacey Martin,Alessandro NivolaandIsaach de Bankolé,The Brutalistis playing in theaters.
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The Brutalist
The Brutalist follows visionary architect László Toth and his wife Erzsébet as they flee Europe, aiming to rebuild their legacy in modern America. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious and wealthy client alters the course of their lives, intertwining ambition with the challenges of a new world.
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