An Outstanding Picture

Rating: 10/10 (1 May 2011)

This is a crowning achievement. Some of the greatest performances you will ever see in your life. Daniel Day-Lewis is an outstanding actor who really throws himself into anything that he's a part of. He is truly "the rug that tied the room together" in this film. The early 1900's in this film looks great thanks to some wonderful cinematography and art direction as well as original score. I'm surprised this did not win best picture or at least best director for PTA. Daniel Day-Lewis's Character shows no remorse and Paul Dano Character's will certainly hold your attention as the young priest who is quite greedy and is a constant pain in Day-Lewis's neck. I can't forget about Dillon Freasier who played Day-Lewis son HW. He certainly held his own with the likes of Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano. This is undoubtedly my favorite film of all time.