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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: Blu-ray
Brand: Paramount
EAN: 0097361374208
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 03, 2008
Running Time: 158 minutes
Sales Rank: 4494
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
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Studio: Paramount Home VideoRelease Date: 06/03/2008Run time: 158 minutesRating: R
Amazon.com:
Unmistakably a shot at greatness, Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood succeeds in wild, explosive ways. The film digs into nothing less than the sources of peculiarly American kinds of ambition, corruption, and industry--and makes exhilarating cinema from it all. Although inspired by Upton Sinclair's 1927 novel Oil!, Anderson has crafted his own take on the material, focusing on a black-eyed, self-made oilman named Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis), whose voracious appetite for oil turns him into a California tycoon in the early years of the 20th century. The early reels are a mesmerizing look at the getting of oil from the ground, an intensely physical process that later broadens into Plainview's equally indomitable urge to control land and power. Curious, diverting episodes accumulate during Plainview's rise:a mighty derrick fire (a bravura opportunity that Anderson, with the aid of cinematographer Robert Elswit, does not fail to meet), a visit from a long-lost brother (Kevin J. O'Connor), the ongoing involvement of Plainview's poker-faced adoptive son (Dillon Freasier). As the film progresses, it gravitates toward Plainview's rivalry with the local representative of God, a preacher named Eli Sunday (brimstone-spitting Paul Dano); religion and capitalism are thus presented not so much as opposing forces but as two sides of the same coin. And the worm in the apple here is less man's greed than his vanity. Anderson's offbeat take on all this--exemplified by the astonishing musical score by Jonny Greenwood--occasionally threatens to break the film apart, but even when it founders, it excites. As for Daniel Day-Lewis, his performance is Olivier-like in its grand scope and its attention to details of behavior; Plainview speaks in the rum-rich voice of John Huston, and squints with the wariness of Walter Huston. It's a fearsome performance, and the engine behind the film's relentless power. --Robert Horton
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Rating:  - There will be blood
The title keeps it's promise. Very enlightening and historical setting. I DO wonder how much anti-capitalism sentimentalism affected the reality or accuracy of some of the plot.Upton Sinclair was a big socialist-- I read his book, the JUNGLE, during my first year working in a beef packinghouse.Also, very enlightening, as long as you know the mindset of the author.
I suspect that it WAS very cut-throat back then.Still, I feel like there was some liberal interpretation in the story ... Read More
Rating:  - Skewed exploration of the great American themes of religion, family, and capitalism
Fascinating film exploring the great American themes of religion, family, and capitalism. Director Poul Thomas Anderson creates a parallel universe all his own (ostensibly the early 20th century) through daring use of lighting, music, and silence. Daniel Day Lewis's performance as the uncomprising oilman is superb. A few lulls and an abrupt ending are the only thing that detract from this one. Admittedly not to all tastes.
Rating: - Fantastic movie
I had heard that There Will Be Blood was a very slow and long movie. I saw a preview on tv that intrigued me enough to take the time to watch it and I am glad I did. This is one of the best movies I've seen in recent memory. I enjoyed it from start to finish. Daniel Day-Lewis is an amazing actor. The movie is 2 1/2 hours long, but does not seem like it. I will definitely take the time to sit down and watch this movie again. My only regret is that I waited so long to watch it the first time.
Rating:  - This movie was made to win awards, not to be entertaining
THERE WILL BE BLOOD is a perfect example of the disconnect of Hollywood and its version of a "good" movie and what the American public will pay to go see. This movie was nominated for several awards, including best picture, and Daniel Day Lewis picked up the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Daniel Plainview. Daniel Plainview is an oil man. He's an independant oil man and very persuasive at getting land owners to let him drill on their land. Plainview gets word of a town that has tons of oil, and ... Read More
Rating: - Scenic gritty early 20th century
A beautiful tale of greed and consuming madness.Wonderfully gritty and very beautiful yet maintains its early 20th century Upton Sinclair feel. Blu ray is the way to go.Rich sharp viewing.
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