Review of There Will Be Blood (2007) by Compi24 — 28 Nov 2012

Daniel Day-Lewis's unbelievable performance nurtures this very intelligently written film into a deeply disquieting, perpetual steamroller of vengeance and malice.

This review of There Will Be Blood (2007) was written by Compi24 on 28 Nov 2012.

There Will Be Blood has generally received very positive reviews.

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