There Will Be Blood

[tehmuffinmon]

Anyone else a fan of this amazing movie?

It's probably not for everyone, and it can be kind of slow-paced at times, but I was mesmerized by the atmosphere and acting throughout. Daniel Day-Lewis is an unbelievably gifted actor and is obviously dedicated to his work. Moreso than almost any actor out there today, I'd wager.

[charliepanayi]

I pretty much second this opening post, definitely NOT a film for everyone with its treacle-like pace, but I thought it was brilliant, it's hypnotic stuff right from the off and all the way through to the horrifying/grimly funny ending. And Daniel Day Lewis is great in the main role, portraying a man who slowly loses all the humanity in him as the film goes on and he becomes consumed by greed.

[Yoko]

I loved the whole movie from start to finish. And I absolutely LOVED the ending. It kind of reminded me of Clockwork Orange in a way. It was kind of an awkward ending, but it fit. I'd watch it over and over and still be amazed every time.

[tehmuffinmon]

I agree! I actually haven't seen A Clockwork Orange yet, but it's up on Netflix, so I'll make sure to watch it sometime soon. I love the ending, it's awkward, as you said, but it fits so well. Once you really think about Daniel Plainview as a character, I think the movie really becomes even better.

He's a man who ends up lost in his own insatiable appetite for sheer acquisition, and seeing it ruin him is fascinating in a grim sort of way.

[RudetheTurk]

Anyone else a fan of this amazing movie?

It's probably not for everyone, and it can be kind of slow-paced at times, but I was mesmerized by the atmosphere and acting throughout. Daniel Day-Lewis is an unbelievably gifted actor and is obviously dedicated to his work. Moreso than almost any actor out there today, I'd wager.

My friend had the same exact, word for word description of the film lol, I liked the acting but I'd like to watch it again to get a better idea of it