There Will Be Blood (2007)

R | 2h 38min | 8/10 #drama #history

Parental Rating: R (Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.)

➱ STORYLINE:

There Will Be Blood (2007) is an epic drama that chronicles the rise of Daniel Plainview, a ruthless oilman who will stop at nothing to build his empire. Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the film follows Plainview as he discovers a rich oil field in California and begins drilling, bringing wealth to the area but also corruption, greed, and conflict. As he amasses power, Plainview's ambition and obsession lead to intense confrontations with a local preacher, Eli Sunday, and eventually, to his own downfall. The film explores themes of ambition, faith, and the corrupting power of oil.

➱ STAFF REVIEW:

There Will Be Blood (2007), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is a masterful and intense film that showcases Daniel Day-Lewis's extraordinary performance as Daniel Plainview. The film’s meticulous direction, combined with Robert Elswit's stunning cinematography and Jonny Greenwood’s haunting score, creates a compelling and atmospheric experience. Day-Lewis’s portrayal of Plainview is both mesmerizing and terrifying, capturing the character's complexity and descent into madness. Paul Dano is equally impressive as Eli Sunday, providing a formidable counterpoint to Plainview's character. There Will Be Blood is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of human nature and the dark side of the American Dream.

➱ CREDITS:

Director:

- Paul Thomas Anderson

Writer:

- Paul Thomas Anderson

Based on:

- The novel "Oil!" by Upton Sinclair

Starring:

- Daniel Day-Lewis as Daniel Plainview

- Paul Dano as Eli Sunday

- Kevin J. O'Connor as Henry

- Ciarán Hinds as Fletcher