Incredible movie, but not for all viewers

Rating: 8/10 (30 July 2012)

You may hear that Daniel Day Lewis is responsible for making this movie a masterpiece. For the most part, that is true. His acting is some of the most phenomenal work I have seen. Considering his regular accent, mannerisms, and appearance, he really transformed himself into the character of Plainview.
That is not to say Paul Dano wasn't wonderful. His quirky character sometimes explodes with shocking malevolence just as Plainview does and works fantastically as an antagonist.
The scores are astonishingly eerie. From the moment the film begins, you see a lot of build- up that is supported by eccentric music.
The only problem this movie faces is that it does not appeal to all audiences. Some may see the movie as slow and boring because the length of some scenes matches the pace of life back in the early 1900s: much slower than today. Long silences and quiet dialogue don't usually go well with some viewers. If you are not the type to watch a long movie that takes a while to get into, I don't recommend There Will Be Blood for you.