There Will Be Blood
Plot
There Will Be Blood is a 2007 American epic drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The story takes place in the early days of the oil industry in Southern California during the late 19th century. The film revolves around Daniel Plainview (played by Daniel Day-Lewis), a ruthless and ambitious silver miner who turns his attention to oil prospecting after discovering a potential goldmine on his property. Eager to capitalize on this new opportunity, Plainview moves to oil-rich California, where he uses every trick in the book to convince local landowners to sell him their properties at exorbitant prices. As Plainview's fortunes rise, so does his ego and his ruthless determination to crush any opposition that gets in his way. He becomes obsessed with acquiring more land and building a reputation as a successful oil tycoon. However, this relentless drive for success comes at a great cost, both personally and professionally. Meanwhile, Eli Sunday (played by Paul Dano), a young Pentecostal preacher from the town of Little Boston, becomes embroiled in Plainview's plans when he tries to spread the word of his faith to the oil workers. As their paths continue to cross, Plainview sees an opportunity to exploit Eli's popularity and uses him as a frontman for his oil operations. Throughout the film, Plainview's character is contrasted with that of Eli Sunday, who represents innocence, purity, and spirituality. Their respective journeys serve as a commentary on the darker aspects of human nature and the corrupting influence of power and wealth. The title "There Will Be Blood" refers to the brutal violence and bloodshed that occurs throughout the film, both literally and metaphorically. The story is driven by a sense of ambition, greed, and the unquenchable thirst for power, which ultimately leads to devastating consequences. Anderson's direction and Day-Lewis's performance are widely regarded as some of the best in contemporary cinema. The film features stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and powerful performances from its entire cast.
Reviews
Mabel
"There Will Be Blood" 是一部黑色戏剧电影，讲述了无情的矿工丹尼尔·普莱恩维尤（Daniel Plainview）如何变成石油企业家，操纵他的儿子向当地农民出售土地，开采石油。他在那里建造了一个大型的石油帝国，但他的强硬和贪婪逐渐损害了他的人际关系。电影中丹尼尔的角色由丹尼尔·戴-刘易斯扮演，他将观众带入了一个关于权力、贪婪和灭亡的可怕的世界。
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