Daniel Day Lewis plays, "Daniel Plainview" an opportunistic oil driller in the turn of the 18th century America. He is a driven man. From the opening scene, Daniel breaks his leg after falling down the oil well. He climbs back up. This scene sets the tone for his character. He will not be stopped.
After Daniel's son HW is injured from the eruption of the oil, Daniel runs to his rescue and but immedietly returns to try and contain the fire. He says to a co worker, "There's an ocean of oil under the ground and only I can reach it." and so like oil that seeps under ground, greed and corruption is seeping through Daniel.
Eli Sunday is a preacher. He's played by Paul Dano(Little Miss Sunshine). Eli building a church on the community where Daniel's workers live. Like Daniel, Eli brings hope to the townspeople. However, Daniel is the stronger man in faith. Daniel believes in what he does. Eli is only interested in money. He needs Daniel to build him a church. Daniel doesn't need Eli. When Eli asks him for the money, there's no words just a beating brought on by Daniel.
A little like Macbeth. Similar to Citizane Kane. There Will Be Blood doesn't compromise. It's not a film for,"Take it For What it is" There Will Be Blood is a masterpiece.
This is Daniel Day Lewis's finest performance. He will win the Oscar.
****1/2 (out of five)
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Mark Gauthier
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