This is not a film for those looking for some light hearted fun (or a light romantic comedy for that matter) but it is quite astonishing.
The film follows the life of Daniel Plainview who is an oil-man in California as the oil industry is being born and his fight to succeed in a rather cut-throat manner. I don't want to give too much away in case any of you want to see it.
Daniel Day Lewis is absolutely incredible and carries the whole film as there is barely a scene without him. That is not to say that the other actors are poor, just that in the end you'll only really remember him.
I left not feeling inspired or uplifted, just a little numb having seen this mans life portrayed in such an intense way that it was almost exhausting. My recommendations may not be worth a great deal given the Oscars success that the film has had, but now that I reflect on it a day later, I can see that it really is a remarkable film.
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ReplyDeleteI am a little early for school this morning.
Very blustery today following a night of near gales, so no point spending long on the hair (my excuse for the day!)
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You've just saved me the cost of a trip to the cinema.Looks very dark, I like a bit of contrast. ajen
ReplyDeletethe film isn't really dark, but it is intense. there is in fact a lot of sunshine so in some ways it is very bright although i guess it could be argued that the oil is dark and there is plenty of that.
ReplyDeleteIf it's too dark, I think it's night time and I just fall asleep, similarly if it's too long. aj
ReplyDeleteGo for the light romantic comedy, that will keep you awake.
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