A complete film?

Rating: 10/10 (12 September 2008)

I bought the DVD last night and thought what a lousy box! But Hey,the film by contrast was impeccable.
I know this film has had rave reviews and I saw No Country for Old Men before this. There Will Be Blood is such a complete and tragic film. Despite it's long running time, the film appeared to me to flow so well and its elements seem to create the almost 'Complete film' as did Dr Zchivago or Schindler's List.
I truly respect Day Lewis's performance being compared to De Niro's Jake La Motta. He was just absorbing, I was in awe with every word, particularly in the Bar Scene when he confronted that Oil guy who he had threatened to cut his throat, you truly saw a demented demon breaking out. He took centre stage and practically took 99% of the film's running time. His performance deserves to be in the top 10 of all time.
As for the script it really brought out the period of the time and the film was epic in scale. Beautifully constructed and Best film of the year. Good solid direction and lets not forget Paul Dano's performance. An excellent supporting role, where at least was his Oscar Nomination!!!! Hey, I know Javiar Bardem and was the right choice for the Oscar in that category, but Dano deserved at least a nomination for his over exaggerated (not overacted there's a difference trust me I am employed in this field to train actors).
A final note almost a Complete film!