"The story of a man that is down and out on his luck but transforms himself into a self-made oil tycoon. But even as he makes a fortune, nothing will remain the same as conflicts escalate and even the bond between father and a son."Movie type: Drama - This is a long, slow, talky drama, aimed largely at adult male moviegoers and fans of star Daniel Day-Lewis, as this is basically a one-man show. There aren't any female characters and thus appeal to women may be limited. This is for serious, art-minded moviegoers. There is one scene of brutal violence.
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Writer: Upton Sinclair
Script: Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis (Daniel Plainview), Paul Dano (Paul Sunday / Eli Sunday), Kevin J. O'Connor (Henry Brands)
Length: 2 hr. 38 min.
Reviews:
”An arresting, fascinating, and sometimes disturbing motion picture experience.” James Berardinelli
”There Will Be Blood is as close to perfection as you will find in a movie. It's dark and bleak in its material yet uplifting in the beauty of its craftsmanship. “Beth Accomando
”[A] work [of] blistering intensity -- and filmmaking that can make your jaw drop.” David Ansen
” As an incurable romantic, I hold out hope that Anderson's flawed but phenomenal feat here marks the start of a new, mature stage in a long career. He has genius in him. So does the movie -- before its ending.” Amy Biancolli
Source: cinemareview.com
14.02.2008