After the LA wildfires many people are not in the mood for depressing movies. That’s bad news for The Brutalist, a film I really liked but which doesn’t hold up very well on second viewing after you already know the big twist. 

The ending actually feels rushed, and the out of

Just like a wave that crashes and loses its momentum, a film's impact can wear off on second viewing. The Brutalist's twist might be a clever ride initially, but it's essential to consider a movie's staying power, just as a surfer assesses the wave's energy and flow.