One of the Best Films I've ever seen

Rating: 10/10 (29 July 2008)

This long film is not for children, the teen generation, under educated people or perhaps even Christians.
I had to watch this film twice before I felt I was in anyway able to review it. I will only say, the viewer will take away something in them that stings and leaves them wanting.
The drama could be viewed as the early robber capitalists of the early 2oth century. The stole, they lied, they did all manner of evil to gain more capital and especially control over society.
The turfs are well cut, Eli Sunday, acted to perfection and Daniel Planview, the oil robber capitalist, also acted with precision and perfection.
If you can think and want films that will make you do so, this is the film for you.
The closing scenes reminded me of the Exorcist, where Satan attempts to weaken those who believe in God. With the exploitation and use of human frailties, Satan defeats Eli Sunday.
See the DVD only if you are a mature viewer, otherwise you'll post here as soon lower level IQs have, the film was slow and a bore.