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The most towering single performance in American cinema in at least the last decade, Daniel Day Lewis’ Daniel Plainview dominates There Will Be Blood. A masterclass in cinematic character creation, Plainview is by turns utterly gripping to watch, and really quite terrifying. It’s pretty much impossible to take your eyes off him.
That said, There Will Be Blood does have another major force in its corner, namely screenwriter and director Paul Thomas Anderson. He puts Plainview in the middle of a gorgeous film to look at, intrinsically about one man’s search for oil, and the corrupting effect that the discovery of riches has on him. There’s far more to it than that, of course, but it’s best to discover that for yourself.
And if you’re tempted to do so, then the Blu-ray is very much the way to go. There Will Be Blood boasts some stunning cinematography, and the detail drips off the screen with the 1080p high definition presentation. It’s astoundingly crisp and sumptuous to look at, and the audio track makes superb use of the film’s unnerving score, too.
There Will Be Blood might not be immediately obvious as a top drawer high definition purchase, but it’s a terrific film, presented quite superbly. That, in our book, makes it a very strong recommendation indeed--Jon Foster
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Ciaran Hinds, Kevin J. O'Connor, Daniel Day-Lewis, Dillon Freasier, Paul DanoDirector: Paul Thomas Anderson
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
DANIEL-DAY LEWIS! DANIEL-DAY LEWIS!
There's your review, now go see in my honest opinion THE best performance of all time in cinema history. A pretty bold statement, but my goodness, the fearless acting in this superb movie is unmatched. I've never seen anything like it and I consider myself a movie buff who've seen quite a damn lot in my 40-odd years on this planet.
Yes, Bobby de Niro in Taxi Driver, Jack Nicholson in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, there are many brilliant performances out there, but this is positively acting of a satanic calibre.
The definite peak of his astonishing career (until now). He's like a king cobra who hypnotises the audience, you can't take your eyes off him.
The movie itself, by Paul Thomas Anderson, is undeniably awesome itself and goes places other movies won't even dare. The totally bonkers ending, which feels somewhat seperate in tone from the rest of the movie, and not everyone will like, blew me away and raised goosebumps on my goosebumps. Paul Dano does pretty darn well against the sound and fury of Lewis's presence and acts as counterpoint to his insanity.
To me personally, no matter in what category video outlets place the cover box, this is a HORROR movie, something Anderson possibly alludes to with the opening snatch of music before the mostly dialogue-less beginning which definitely sounds like it belongs in one.
A horror movie inspires horror and dread in a viewer, and my goodness, this movie does, in spades. No monsters, creatures, serial-killers or supernatural shenanigans, just good ol' nasty capitalism and greed personified by Daniel Day-Lewis who, in my interpretation, is playing the Devil himself.
A bona-fide masterpiece!
There's your review, now go see in my honest opinion THE best performance of all time in cinema history. A pretty bold statement, but my goodness, the fearless acting in this superb movie is unmatched. I've never seen anything like it and I consider myself a movie buff who've seen quite a damn lot in my 40-odd years on this planet.
Yes, Bobby de Niro in Taxi Driver, Jack Nicholson in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, there are many brilliant performances out there, but this is positively acting of a satanic calibre.
The definite peak of his astonishing career (until now). He's like a king cobra who hypnotises the audience, you can't take your eyes off him.
The movie itself, by Paul Thomas Anderson, is undeniably awesome itself and goes places other movies won't even dare. The totally bonkers ending, which feels somewhat seperate in tone from the rest of the movie, and not everyone will like, blew me away and raised goosebumps on my goosebumps. Paul Dano does pretty darn well against the sound and fury of Lewis's presence and acts as counterpoint to his insanity.
To me personally, no matter in what category video outlets place the cover box, this is a HORROR movie, something Anderson possibly alludes to with the opening snatch of music before the mostly dialogue-less beginning which definitely sounds like it belongs in one.
A horror movie inspires horror and dread in a viewer, and my goodness, this movie does, in spades. No monsters, creatures, serial-killers or supernatural shenanigans, just good ol' nasty capitalism and greed personified by Daniel Day-Lewis who, in my interpretation, is playing the Devil himself.
A bona-fide masterpiece!
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By mozzer
Format:DVD
Fortunately I received the 2 disc edition as a present, otherwise I would have appreciated reading this first, since the 2 disc edition is still currently more expensive. It is a great film, but you do not get any insights into the making of the film whatsoever from the "bonus disc"
The second disc itself is only 1/2 hour long. Fifteen minutes is made up of a series of old photographs and film footage set to music. The rest consists of two trailers (why watch a trailer when you have seen the film?) and about 3 deleted scenes. There is also an old silent movie reel documentary about petroleum.
No directors commentary, no "making of", no insights into the actors, characters, sets, script. This was merely the studio stuffing a few spare feet of film onto the DVD in order to sell a 2 disc edition. Disappointing and taking advantage of the very fans who make the film a success.
The second disc itself is only 1/2 hour long. Fifteen minutes is made up of a series of old photographs and film footage set to music. The rest consists of two trailers (why watch a trailer when you have seen the film?) and about 3 deleted scenes. There is also an old silent movie reel documentary about petroleum.
No directors commentary, no "making of", no insights into the actors, characters, sets, script. This was merely the studio stuffing a few spare feet of film onto the DVD in order to sell a 2 disc edition. Disappointing and taking advantage of the very fans who make the film a success.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By CASSINI24
Format:DVD
There have been many peaks, and a few troughs, in Daniel Day Lewis's career, but his portrayal of an intense, brooding cow-eyed oil prospector at the turn of the last century must rank as one of his finest. For three hours, he holds our attention through a complex tale of fatherhood, religion, greed and obsession. His lack of lust is a strange counterfoil to the deep passions he shows in other areas of his life - his protectiveness towards children, his loathing of religious hypocrisy, and his yearning for a real family. His inability to adapt to the changing world brought about by industrialistion, and his bitterness at the betrayals in his life, lead to his inevitable and painful ruin. Alcohol plays a part in this downfall, of course, but it is his fondness for milkshakes that this viewer will remember him by ...
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5.0 out of 5 stars
"I have a competition in me. I want no one else to succeed"
`There Will Be Blood' was my film of the year for 2008.
Daniel Day-Lewis is mesmerising as the charismatic California oilman Daniel Plainview. Read more
Daniel Day-Lewis is mesmerising as the charismatic California oilman Daniel Plainview. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Nicholas Casley
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tremendously bleak, but tremendously well made
Built on the robust foundations of Upton Sinclair's 1927 novel Oil!, this dour melodrama is a rigorous study in evil. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Nat Whilk
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best!!
I bought this for my daughter and she says: "This is an amazing film and is one of the best I have ever seen!"
Published 1 month ago by A. R. Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Very Intriguing Film
I thought this film was quite simply brilliant,Daniel Day-Lewis pulls off one of the most memorable characters in recent history. Read more
Published 1 month ago by E. Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb cold hearted thriller
This film.. is one of the best films I have ever seen.
When I was told about it, "oh it's all about this guy that finds oil", I thought to myself hmmm, this doesn't... Read more
When I was told about it, "oh it's all about this guy that finds oil", I thought to myself hmmm, this doesn't... Read more
Published 1 month ago by T. Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ther will be blood
This aws bought to appreciate another Oscar winning film of Daniel Day Lewis and i was certainly not disappointed. Great entertainment..
Published 2 months ago by Jonathan Hann
3.0 out of 5 stars
The disc was fine but the package was awful
The disc was OK but the package was in tatters. The story line and acting was superb. I strongly recommend it
Published 2 months ago by Karim
1.0 out of 5 stars
Your blood will boil
Complete tosh with one-dimensional characters in Southern gothic style melodrama about one man's relentless obsession with oil. Sorry I wasted my time. Your blood will boil.
Published 2 months ago by raimundhejduk
3.0 out of 5 stars
good
As usual, excellent service and product, very pleased with it, I shall order more from the same site in the future
Published 2 months ago by Janice Starnes
1.0 out of 5 stars
BORING,GEDDIT
Right let's get these oscar winners out of the way.99% of them are boring and dull and this is is no exception,snuff said.
Published 2 months ago by Vlad the emailer
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