Deserving, just like the past works of Anderson

Rating: 8/10 (6 April 2008)

There Will Be Blood is a good film deserving of the many accolades, awards and reviews; however, I do not think it is the pinnacle of recent American cinema nor that of PT Anderson's career. After all having a Best Director Award from Cannes and a film nominated for a Golden Palm on any director's resume should not ignored nor forgotten. His past work, while may not be as epic, boast astounding performances. For example, Boogie Nights, Magnolia and Punch Drunk Love: a pretty amazing list even without Blood.I just hate to think that Blood alone will be Anderson's only work included in future overviews of American cinema. A young director with an impressive list of films already, I am eager to continue following his career. While I did enjoy this film, I agree that the film could have been equally epic less a half hour. All comments singling out the performance of Daniel Day Lewis are obvious. Of course, Daniel Day Lewis was remarkable in the film; after all, he is Daniel Day Lewis. Has he ever not been amazing? But what should also be observed, is that casting Day Lewis is another testament of Anderson's solid vision for his characters, just as in his past work. Anderson is a director to be followed, observed and I am sure his films will be talked about for a long time. Conversations that I hope will include Blood not begin with it.