Release Date: January 4, 2008 Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Producer: Daniel Lupi, Joanne Sellar, Paul Thomas Anderson Studio: Paramount Vantage Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano, Ciarán Hinds, Kevin J. O'Connor, Dillon Freasier, Sydney McCallister, Colton Woodward, Russell Harvard Genre: Drama Running Time: 165 minutes
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 5:52:05 PM | (Age Not Specified)
Set in the wild west, the film follows the rise to power of a silver miner, Daniel Plainview -- a charismatic and ruthless oil prospector, driven to succeed by his intense hatred of others and psychological need to see any and all competitors fail. In 1911, Plainview gets a tip of oil-rich land in California that can be bought cheaply struggling Sunday family ranch in the impoverished Little Boston, California , he moves his operation there and begins manipulating and exploiting the local landowners into selling him their property. Using his young adopted son H.W. to project the image of a caring family man, Plainview gains the cooperation of almost all the locals with lofty promises to bui
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 11:02:25 AM | (Age Not Specified)
While I agree that Daniel Day Lewis' performance was outstanding, I think Paul Dano needs some recognition as well. His "Eli" was incredible, he made my skin crawl (strange how Daniel didn't), and the scenes between the two were the most stunning and gripping I have seen for a long time. That being said, at the end of the movie I was left to wonder why I was there, what was the point or purpose behind the story itself, much less the ending. It was a "what the ____" moment. The best I can say about this film is that it documents, through somewhat diconnected vignettes, a man's total destruction (physical and moral) as a result of his overwhelming greed. It was ok, but I wanted something
Friday, February 29, 2008 3:48:13 PM | (Age Not Specified)
If you have the pleasure of viewing this film, you will be witness to arguably one of the greatest performances in film history by Daniel Day-Lewis! Absolutely jaw-dropping! As for the film itself, what a masterpiece! The screenplay was phenomenal, the directing-stunning and the cinematography was breath-taking!!!! A wonderful character piece! For all of you who are saying that it was "boring" or it was "the worst movie".....go and watch something that doesn't stimulate your mind.....like THE SIMPSONS MOVIE, because obviously you're interested in mindless film.
Thursday, February 21, 2008 11:14:13 PM | (Age Not Specified)
This was an incredible movie...I loved the contrast between the illusion of faith as a purpose to life and the power those who wield it can stroke versus the power of wealth and the strive for capitalist dominance.
Its a great drama and hopefully it will ignite a bit of soul searching into the societal influences we are tugged between
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:19:02 AM | (Age Not Specified)
This movie is THE MOVIE of the year. It is very real life. No frills, no beating around the bush. It's sad, it's true, and it is called reality.
For those who found the movie slow, perhaps you should stick to romantic comedies. Simple movie for simple people.
TWBB has an amazing storyline and perhaps the most talented cast of actors I have ever seen work together. So brilliant! Go see it now!
