There Will Be Blood
Year: 2007
Daniel Day-Lewis is stunning in this 2hr 40min operatic epic. After an optimistic beginning it's a grim mix: the subject is oilman Plainview's self-loathing, callous wickedness and need to prove himself. The meek inherit nothing. The American pioneers and charismatic Christianity are a sham. Day-Lewis's voice and face make the film: his rich voice persuades even when he’s being so thoroughly nasty. A hugely impressive film.
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