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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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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
after reading the vast difference of opinions on this review i finally went ahead and bought this film . well there is no doubt its a slow burner but the performance by daniel day lewis is quite mesmerising it shows how people can get overcome by greed and power till they end up a hollow shell .its beautifully shot and looks very authentic , i was worried that the film being 2hrs 30 minutes long would have to be viewed in 2 sittings because its slow moving but very suprisingly it kept me fully focused all the way thru and i really enjoyed the film . i cannot understand the amount of reviewers who have given the film 1 star ,i have only seen about 4 daniel day lewis films but he is awesome in every one of them its worth buying just to see his performance alone .
35 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
`There Will Be Blood' is the award winning movie starring Daniel Day-Lewis as Daniel Plainview, who transforms himself from a down-and-out silver miner raising a son on his own into a self-made oil tycoon. When Plainview gets a mysterious tip-off that there's a little town out West where an ocean of oil is oozing out of the ground, he heads with his son, H.W., to take their chances in dust-worn Little Boston. In this small town, where the main excitement centres around the church of charismatic preacher Eli Sunday (Paul Dano), Plainview and H.W. make their lucky strike. But even as the well raises all of their fortunes, nothing will remain the same as conflicts escalate and every human value - love, hope, community, belief, ambition and even the bond between father and son - is tainted by corruption, deception and the flow of oil.
With the amount of hype around this film, I had high hopes for this film and what I didn't expect was to be completely engrossed in the story, the characters and some of the best acting that I have ever seen. From the opening scene I just knew that this was going to be great. A lot of people complain that it was too long and that there wasn't enough action in it, making it boring but I found that it was just so well made and well performed and I appreciated it for its excellent character-driven storyline that it was and came to the conclusion that this movie well deserved it's awards it was given. Daniel Day-Lewis is known for being very selective in his roles and stays in character whilst the movies are being filmed, and it goes to show in this film as is an truly incredible performance. Another notable performance is from co-star Paul Dano who plays the preacher Eli Sunday (and also briefly plays Eli's brother Paul after the actor pulled out) who also gives a very powerful performance.
There's not a great deal to say about the story as it is fairly straightforward in that it is a portrayal of the success and downfall of oil miner Daniel Plainview, so when I explain to friends what this is about I always get a face from them where I can tell that they are sarcastically thinking "great"" so I'd recommend just sitting down and watching this and the less you know about it, the better.
The Blu Ray quality is as great as usual. Fantastic sound quality although at some points in the film (especially near the beginning) the picture quality suffers from a little graininess that takes some of the crystal sharp picture away.
Overall this is one of the best films I've seen this year and is one I highly recommend to anyone who really appreciates good acting, a good story and excellent characters.
With the amount of hype around this film, I had high hopes for this film and what I didn't expect was to be completely engrossed in the story, the characters and some of the best acting that I have ever seen. From the opening scene I just knew that this was going to be great. A lot of people complain that it was too long and that there wasn't enough action in it, making it boring but I found that it was just so well made and well performed and I appreciated it for its excellent character-driven storyline that it was and came to the conclusion that this movie well deserved it's awards it was given. Daniel Day-Lewis is known for being very selective in his roles and stays in character whilst the movies are being filmed, and it goes to show in this film as is an truly incredible performance. Another notable performance is from co-star Paul Dano who plays the preacher Eli Sunday (and also briefly plays Eli's brother Paul after the actor pulled out) who also gives a very powerful performance.
There's not a great deal to say about the story as it is fairly straightforward in that it is a portrayal of the success and downfall of oil miner Daniel Plainview, so when I explain to friends what this is about I always get a face from them where I can tell that they are sarcastically thinking "great"" so I'd recommend just sitting down and watching this and the less you know about it, the better.
The Blu Ray quality is as great as usual. Fantastic sound quality although at some points in the film (especially near the beginning) the picture quality suffers from a little graininess that takes some of the crystal sharp picture away.
Overall this is one of the best films I've seen this year and is one I highly recommend to anyone who really appreciates good acting, a good story and excellent characters.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
If the early Paul Thomas Anderson seemed to be channeling the young hyper-energetic Martin Scorsese, 'There Will Be Blood' - a more quiet and thoughtful, but no less amazing and cinematic work shows Anderson working in the vein of Stanley Kubrick. In place of a hyperactive camera, there is now a coldly, brilliantly observational one. In place of empathetic if damaged characters there are now people drowning in their own poison and lies.
He has created a film both boldly theatrical and subtly real, both broadly political and intensely personal. Complicated and confusing emotionally and full of ideas and themes, this feels more mature and focused than Anderson's earlier work, brilliant as that all was. Daniel Day Lewis is amazing, the film looks incredible (if simply shot for an Anderson film), and I'm sure I'll only see more and more layers and meanings on repeated viewings.
One of the more important films of recent years, this critique of the American dream - both personal, and by extension national - of success, of conquest and of control is mesmerizing, and ultimately devastating.
He has created a film both boldly theatrical and subtly real, both broadly political and intensely personal. Complicated and confusing emotionally and full of ideas and themes, this feels more mature and focused than Anderson's earlier work, brilliant as that all was. Daniel Day Lewis is amazing, the film looks incredible (if simply shot for an Anderson film), and I'm sure I'll only see more and more layers and meanings on repeated viewings.
One of the more important films of recent years, this critique of the American dream - both personal, and by extension national - of success, of conquest and of control is mesmerizing, and ultimately devastating.
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Ponderous but compelling depiction of greed personified
It is the towering, lifetime best performance from Daniel Day-Lewis that makes There Will Be Blood so memorable. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cartimand
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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. Read more
There's your review, now go see in my honest opinion THE best performance of all time in cinema history. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. V. F. R. Niekerk
One of the best, and most important, American films of recent years
If the early Paul Thomas Anderson seemed to be channeling the young hyper-energetic Martin Scorsese, 'There Will Be Blood' - a more quiet and thoughtful, but no less amazing and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by K. Gordon
clever
To put it simply this is a very clever film. I expected something completely different and I found the characters fascinating. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Imran Kara
A mesmerizing tour de force of human ambition and corruption
When reviewing a film featuring a performance as powerful as that of Daniel Day Lewis, one can easily make the mistake of devoting too much attention to Day Lewis, and not on the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by A. J. Smith
OMG you...
anything less than 5 stars, you don't know what you're talking about. Go back to watching your Van Damme videos. Read more
Published 14 months ago by A. Hickson
DON'T BUY THE 2 DISC EDITION - NOT WORTH IT!
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. Read more
Published 15 months ago by mozzer
very good intelligent film
Reading from the reviews some say its not so good, some say it is. I would describe it as a typical Mirmax Film, quiet, simple with no in your face "kung fu wam-bam" action. Read more
Published 15 months ago by mani
Not overwhelmed.....
I can't say I was too excited by the trailer of this film, yet I decided to give it a shot as it has some pretty good reviews. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Louise Roberts
A Great Great Great Classic Film
This is one of the great films of all time. Do not doubt it. If you love intelligent, subtle, contemplative film-making, Paul Thomas Anderson's film cannot disappoint. Read more
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