Agreed- A new American Classic

Rating: 10/10 (1 February 2008)

I never saw "My Own Left Foot," or whatever that movie was that made Daniel Day Lewis a household name, but in some of his roles since then, such as in "Last of the Mohicans," "Gangs of New York," and now "There will be Blood" he solidifies his standing among the BEST leading men, not just of our time, but of ALL time. He absorbs his roles rather than merely playing them. It's remarkable that someone else mentioned some of the classics in their review, because I told my wife that I put the movie on the same level with Citizen Kane. Just a great movie, very well acted, directed, and produced. It's even ready for TV! LOL... Day-Lewis interacts well with all the other characters; the relationship with his "son," the dialog between him and Eli, even the way he seems oddly attracted to his supposed brother. All these on screen relationships flowed very well, and maintained a relevance to the story. When I saw the list of prospective nominees for Academy Awards, I watched Viggo Mortensen in "Eastern Promises," and have tried without success to find "In the Valley of Elah." But that's no matter; if Day-Lewis does not get the nod for his performance in "There Will be Blood," then there is something seriously wrong with the selection process. I can NOT believe that any other performances could hold a candle to Daniel Plainview!