Genre: Western/Thriller

Runtime: 2hr 38min

Language: English

IMDb: 8.2/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 91%

Metacritic: 93%

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Director: Paul Thomas Anderson

Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano, Dillon Freasier, Kevin J. O’Connor, Ciarán Hinds, Russell Harvard, David Willis, David Warshofsky, Colleen Foy, Hans Howes

Plot

There Will Be Blood follows the ruthless and ambitious oilman Daniel Plainview, portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis, as he exploits the Southern California oil boom at the turn of the 20th century. Plainview, driven by an insatiable desire for wealth and power, manipulates landowners to drill for oil on their properties. His journey takes a dark turn when he clashes with Eli Sunday, a charismatic preacher played by Paul Dano, whose religious fervor challenges Plainview’s dominance. The film explores themes of capitalism, religion, and the corrupting nature of greed. As Plainview amasses a fortune, he descends into isolation and madness, culminating in a dramatic and violent confrontation that underscores the destructive consequences of unchecked ambition. The movie, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is a masterful exploration of the human psyche and the cost of unbridled pursuit of success.