Review of There Will Be Blood (2007) by Daniel N — 07 Dec 2012

I think I've just witnessed the first true masterpiece of the 21st Century.

This review of There Will Be Blood (2007) was written by Daniel N on 07 Dec 2012.

There Will Be Blood has generally received very positive reviews.

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