Review of There Will Be Blood (2007) by Zatty — 10 May 2008
About an hour of plot in a 2 1/2 hour movie, without the soul or talent to earn its considerable length. In essence this is a long love letter to the absence of love, as Daniel Day-Lewis' expertly-wrought character writhes and destroys what he loves (even if he does most of the destroying off screen, saving his screentime for business).
It doesn't do Upton Sinclair's Oil any justice, highjacking the socialist meaning for a message of heartlessness and hopelessness. Two and a half hours of Our Lies Vs. Their Lies, intentionally turning the camera away from anyone who might escape it.
This review of There Will Be Blood (2007) was written by Zatty on 10 May 2008.
There Will Be Blood has generally received very positive reviews.
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