Drama. Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano, Dillon Freasier, Kevin J O'Connor, Ciaran Hinds, Mary Elizabeth Barret
Adapted from Upton Sinclair's 1927 novel Oil!, There Will Be Blood is one of this year's Oscar frontrunners, nominated for eight statuettes including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor In A Leading Role and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Anderson's film takes the breath away, establishing a mood of grim foreboding with a largely dialogue-free 15-minute salvo.
Every frame is meticulously crafted, and in the eye of this storm is Day-Lewis, bristling with malice Daniel Plainview: his portrayal of a ruthless, ambitious and spiritually bankrupt oilman at the turn of the 20th century is spellbinding.
Anderson's savage and unremittingly bleak film is a test of the audience's mettle, offering no escape from Plainview's annihilation of anyone who threatens his ascent.
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