Description

️ The Brutalist (4K Ultra HD) ️

A24 | 2024 | 201 min | Rated R | March 25, 2025

Genres: Drama | ️ Period | Epic

• Video: HEVC / H.265 (54.56 Mbps) | 2160p
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1 (original aspect)
• Audio:
  • English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
  • Audio Descriptive Track
• Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish

Movie

3.5/5

An ambitious, sprawling epic of artistry, survival, and postwar struggle — beautiful but exhausting at times. ️ Adrien Brody gives an intense Best Actor-winning performance as László Tóth, in a film that will either leave you stunned… or in need of a nap.

Video Quality (4K UHD)

4.0/5

✅ Native 4K scan from 35mm and VistaVision elements ️
✅ No HDR – presented in SDR even on 4K (strange choice)

• Sharp fine detail in faces, architecture, and interiors
• Naturalistic colors, muted tones fitting the Brutalist theme
• Variability depending on the shooting format (16mm/35mm/digital)
• Solid grain presence — film-like texture preserved beautifully ️

➔ Overall looks very good, but without HDR, it lacks the dynamic pop you’d expect at this level.

Audio Quality

5.0/5

✅ DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
✅ Deep, moody, atmospheric sound design

• Gorgeous score by Daniel Blumberg envelops you ️
• Haunting background effects add to the sense of unease
• Dialogue is clean and distinct
• Excellent use of low frequencies for tension

➔ The audio mix fully immerses you in this brooding world. A standout strength!

Special Features (on 4K disc)

• Audio Commentary by Cinematographer Lol Crawley
• The Architects of The Brutalist (HD; 24:23) — Behind-the-scenes interviews ️

✍️ Overall Recommendation

3.5/5 – Recommended for fans of epic cinema and A24 collectors. ✅

⭐ A visually and emotionally dense film, but the lack of HDR prevents the 4K disc from reaching its full potential.
⭐ Outstanding sound design and thoughtful special features.
⭐ If you’re a fan of long, slow-burn artistic films — this is for you. ️