January 20th 2025.
As we eagerly await the next big thing in the entertainment world, let's take a moment to reflect on some of the past successes. The Brutalist, a front-runner for The Oscars 2025 best picture award, has been making waves since its premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September 2024. With its powerful storyline and stellar cast, the film has received critical acclaim and is expected to sweep the awards season.
Directed by Brady Corbet and starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, and Joe Alwyn, The Brutalist follows the journey of László Tóth, a Hungarian-Jewish immigrant who leaves behind the horrors of his past to pursue the American dream. The film has already won a Golden Globe for best picture, actor, and movie, and has been nominated for several Baftas. It's also a top contender for the upcoming Oscars.
However, the film's chances of winning may have been jeopardized when one of the editors, Dávid Jancsó, revealed that they used artificial intelligence (AI) software in the final product. According to Jancsó, they wanted to perfect the Hungarian voiceover monologue, a difficult language to master even for native speakers. The use of AI was necessary to ensure that the dialogue was flawless and unnoticeable to even the locals.
Jancsó explained that they initially tried using ADR (automated dialogue replacement) on the actors, but it didn't work out. Instead, they used AI to fine-tune the dialogue and make it sound more authentic. He emphasized that they were careful to preserve the actors' performances and only made minor changes to the pronunciation. Jancsó also defended the use of AI, stating that it is a useful tool that can speed up the filmmaking process and add details that would have been otherwise impossible due to time and budget constraints.
However, the use of AI in film has been a controversial topic in Hollywood, and it even led to industry-wide strikes in 2023. Jancsó acknowledged this but argued that there should be an open discussion about the benefits and limitations of AI in the filmmaking process. He also clarified that the use of AI in The Brutalist was not groundbreaking and has been done before in other films.
The AI controversy surrounding The Brutalist has disappointed many fans who believe that it takes away from the authenticity of the film. Some have even called for Adrien Brody's disqualification from awards shows, as his performance may have been altered with AI. Others have expressed concern that this may become a common practice in the future, ultimately diminishing the soul and artistry of films.
On the other hand, some have come to the film's defense, stating that the use of AI did not significantly impact the film's overall quality. They argued that Brody's performance was still powerful and moving, regardless of the assistance from AI. The Brutalist is not the only film facing controversy this award season, as other contenders, like Emilia Perez and Anora, have also come under scrutiny for their use of AI and lack of an intimacy coordinator on set, respectively.
In a four-and-a-half star review, Metro's film critic Tori Brazier praised The Brutalist for its gripping storyline and outstanding performances. She also predicted that it would be the film to beat at the Oscars. However, the announcement of the nominations has been delayed due to the recent LA fires and will now take place on January 23.
As we await the outcome of The Brutalist's Oscar journey, let's remember that the use of AI in film is a controversial issue that needs to be openly discussed and debated. Whether it's a helpful tool or a dangerous threat to the art of filmmaking, only time will tell. But one thing is for sure, The Brutalist has sparked a conversation and challenged our perception of AI in the entertainment industry.
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