Violent Drama Tarantino Called ‘One of the Best Movies of This Decade’ is Available on Showtime
And this is more than a reasonable statement.
Not every movie is able to grab your attention in the first few minutes. Paul Thomas Anderson begins with a silent opening scene: there is not a single line of dialogue, just shots of a bearded man and his assistants rummaging through the mines in search of black gold.
There is absolutely no need for conversation, as the landscape, the music, and the stoic figure of the man speak for themselves. Harsh and dangerous working conditions illustrate the dedication and willingness to risk everything to achieve a goal.
The mesmerizing spectacle, like a silent movie in itself, lasts just under 15 minutes. And that time is enough to feel the movie's dark mood, which will only intensify.
Throughout his prolific career, Paul Thomas Anderson has made more than one movie that has been called great, best, and cult. But perhaps this dark story about the destructive power of wealth and the obsession with power, released 17 years ago and called There Will Be Blood, deserves the proud title of magnum opus.
Tarantino Had Nothing But Praise for There Will Be Blood
The greatness of There Will Be Blood has been noted by many directors, including Tarantino. In a 2009 interview, he said:
“I think There Will Be Blood is definitely one of the best movies made in this last decade, and I couldn’t be prouder of saying that.”
There Will Be Blood Is Daniel Day-Lewis’ Finest Hour
There Will Be Blood is a movie that belongs to Daniel Day-Lewis entirely (at least the 43 awards that the actor received for his transformation prove it). A grumpy voice, a dust-covered face and crazy eyes transform the actor into a fearsome character who proves from the first minutes that the movie could hardly have been made without him.
The hypnotic Daniel Plainview is a portrait of one of the most important anti-heroes in film history. With each passing minute, the character sinks deeper into darkness and madness. He will stop at nothing to achieve his goal, even if the next dollar in his wallet will bring no pleasure but only more personal loneliness and anger at the world.
Paul Thomas Anderson is an expert at exploring obsessive characters, and together with Daniel Day-Lewis, they have created the finest embodiment of evil in the flesh.
You Can There Will Be Blood Online
There Will Be Blood is available to watch on Showtime.
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