THERE WILL BE BLOOD

(10/10)

Main Entry: cor·rup·tion
Pronunciation: \kə-ˈrəp-shən\
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 a: impairment of integrity, virtue, or moral principle : depravity b: decay decomposition c: inducement to wrong by improper or unlawful means (as bribery) d: a departure from the original or from what is pure or correct




Corruption. It happens everyday to innocent people and it will always happen as long as psycho narcissists hungry for money (Aren't we all secretly?) like Daniel Plainview are roaming the earth. Paul Thomas Anderson has always been a daring and original filmmaker who really spends time on his work. I have always admired but never loved his flicks. You may know Boogie Nights or Magnolia. The story takes place over the years from 1898 to 1927 and we see Daniel's fight for strength among the oil industry. He will stop at nothing to get what he wants, especially since he just isn't too fond of anyone but himself. Daniel's journey, from the start, seemed selfish although there were sparks of caring, especially for his son, but when a tragic event takes place, that relationship seems to change, for good. There are several other factors to the plot, yes there is a plot. But this is more about seeing what could have gone on in the developments of the early 19th century and how people faught tooth and nail for power and oil. Daniel Day Lewis plays Daniel as one sick, crazy, hilarious, terrifying man. This movie is long for sure but I didn't feel it. Some may complain that scenes of excess could be removed, but to really get a sense of the dangerous work that was being done by these men in the wells- I think you need those parts. Paul Dano plays Eli, a young man who has found God and wants nothing more than to profit from the oil in order to establish his church. The land belongs to his family and they make a deal that they can't take back.

Wonderful shots and foreshadowing. And lots of symbolisms. We can all learn something from this movie.

It is not for everyone but it is a film to be absorbed but that is not to say the story itself isn't filled with shockers. The final half hour is one of the best I've ever seen on film...dread lingers the whole 3 hours ..you just know that this may end up badly.


I'm tired but this is simply the best movie of 2007. Daniel-Day owns the role and so does Dano, I loved everything little thing about this movie.