powerful and memorable

Rating: 10/10 (19 September 2012)

This film will go down as one of the greatest in cinema history. The story of an over ambitious oil man is told so effectively by the talented mind of director Paul Thomas Anderson. He draws us in with his eccentric style and holds our attention until the very end. The movie is brilliantly made, and quite unlike anything I have ever seen. The cinematography is stunning; the sights, sounds, and the epic scope of this movie are breathtaking.
The acting in this film is on a whole other level than almost any other film in my opinion. All the cast give amazing performances. But Daniel Day Lewis... there are no words to describe him. He completely disappears in this role. His mere presence in the film is unsettling. But his intense performance works because of its subtly. He doesn't have to forwardly express his hatred and anger often for you to believe him. He inhabits these traits so perfectly you can just sense it. This is no doubt one of the best performances of all time. And personally one of my favorites.
This is an instant classic. I strongly recommend it.