Review of The Master (2012) by Marcdoyle — 15 Sep 2012
It's an absolutely beautiful film - shot for shot - especially if you're seeing it in 70mm. A couple of shots, actually, were probably the most amazing I've ever seen (ie., the boat leaving SF Harbor).
Phoenix and Hoffman deliver absolutely phenomenal performances - I was transfixed by the first couple of "processing" sequences. The jailhouse scene is incredible. What prevented it from getting a higher score from me what that it loosened up toward the end and lost some focus.
It simply wasn't as coherent and tight as the artists best work - There Will Be Blood, Punch Drunk Love, et al.
This review of The Master (2012) was written by Marcdoyle on 15 Sep 2012.
The Master has generally received very positive reviews.
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