Watched THERE WILL BE BLOOD

[Beta Man]

Wow.... eerie "Shining" type of audio through a lot of parts.... and it's filmed with a lot of contrast.... if they do it right, it's gonna make for a VERY NICE Blu..... I will be buying!!!!!

No spoilers in this one, but it's a great movie.

[Deadset]

It is an eerie movie, the beginning was very strange, no talking..lots of mood getting setup. DDL was great as always. My wife hated this movie, so she complained the entire time, I thought it was pretty good, but not sure if I could sit through it again, unless I was alone or something...

[Drew664]

I thought this movie was terrible. I rented it because someone was saying how great it was on the forums. Lol, oh well.

[Pil]

In keeping with the no spoiler theme I wont say anything specific.

I didn't really think much of this movie. I felt it was well filmed and Daniel Day-Lewis is incredible as usual. However after watching I couldn't really decide what it was all about. There were several themes that it could have focused on but it didn't seem to really delve into any of them.

Maybe I missed the point?

-Pil

[Variable]

Originally Posted by Pil

In keeping with the no spoiler theme I wont say anything specific.

I didn't really think much of this movie. I felt it was well filmed and Daniel Day-Lewis is incredible as usual. However after watching I couldn't really decide what it was all about. There were several themes that it could have focused on but it didn't seem to really delve into any of them.

Maybe I missed the point?

-Pil

this is exactly how I felt so I don't think you missed the point. or at least I hope notr.

I'd say it's worth seeing and even owning for ddl but beyond that there is not much there.

[DViper2399]

Originally Posted by Drew664

I thought this movie was terrible. I rented it because someone was saying how great it was on the forums. Lol, oh well.

Totally agree!! I watched it & thought the whole time this must get better, everyone loves it!1 & it never did, when it FINALLY!!! ended I was just like WTF are you kidding me everyone hyped this?..I really don't care if anyone disagrees with me that's why everyone has there own opinion but I've seen more entertainment & better movies on made for TV, & thats bad, I'd say it was probably the worst movie ever, that had so much hype & people saying how great it is. It defiantly isn't in the 10 worst movie category (hulk, dark water, Lady in the Water, etc.) But given the supposed greatness that was said about it, I'm just confused at how this happened. I would honestly be depressed if I was forced to ever watch again!

[savage1984]

Originally Posted by DViper2399

Totally agree!! I watched it & thought the whole time this must get better, everyone loves it!1 & it never did, when it FINALLY!!! ended I was just like WTF are you kidding me everyone hyped this?..I really don't care if anyone disagrees with me that's why everyone has there own opinion but I've seen more entertainment & better movies on made for TV, & thats bad, I'd say it was probably the worst movie ever, that had so much hype & people saying how great it is. It defiantly isn't in the 10 worst movie category (hulk, dark water, Lady in the Water, etc.) But given the supposed greatness that was said about it, I'm just confused at how this happened. I would honestly be depressed if I was forced to ever watch again!

hehehe... that's hilarious. I felt the same way. I know plenty of people love this movie. I just didn't get it. Not for me. Oh well.

[jw]

Originally Posted by savage1984

hehehe... that's hilarious. I felt the same way. I know plenty of people love this movie. I just didn't get it. Not for me. Oh well.

Its one of those one view movies, rental at best. And that Eco packaging on this dvd sucks bad

[Beta Man]

no other positives out there????

[ManUtd]

I thought the plot was okay. Seemed to me that DDL's acting "carried" the movie. If someone else other than DDL was doing the main character, I don't think I would have liked it. He was perfect for this role.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Art Vandelay

I thought the plot was okay. Seemed to me that DDL's acting "carried" the movie. If someone else other than DDL was doing the main character, I don't think I would have liked it. He was perfect for this role.

what's funny, is I always thought "D-Day" from Animal house was Daniel Day Lewis...... I feel dumb now!

[Deadset]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

what's funny, is I always thought "D-Day" from Animal house was Daniel Day Lewis...... I feel dumb now!

no worries

[bda4life]

I personally liked TWBB very much. While I don't think it deserved an Oscar nomination for the movie itself, DD Lewis was spectacular (as always it seems). What I liked about the movie was that is was unconventional. It seems to me that the director (Anderson) was able to create the movie he wanted versus the movie that fits the studio formula.

At the end of the day, I found it to be one of those movies (ala Citizen Kane) where it looks like the title character has everything, but you soon realize that they are soooo empty inside.

The final scene seemed a little over the top to me, but as I said before, I will always enjoy a movie that appears to be the directors vision versus something contrived by a studio exec trying to appeal to the masses.

This is a love-it ot hate-it type of movie.

[Beta Man]

The audio had me locked in within the first 2 minutes!

[Deadset]

Originally Posted by Art Vandelay

I thought the plot was okay. Seemed to me that DDL's acting "carried" the movie. If someone else other than DDL was doing the main character, I don't think I would have liked it. He was perfect for this role.

agrees...he totally carried the movie, anyone else....it'd be a tough sell. It's worth viewing just to see his acting.

For me the movie was like a slow boil...it took a while to get going, but I did like the greed struggle between the two main characters. However, that said, I just don't think I could watch this many more times.

Lot's of people said it was really violent etc but I didn't think it was that bad, maybe I'm just jaded by all the other violence I've seen in movies.

[JasonR]

I Drink Your Milkshake!!! I Drink It Up!!!!!

[Deadset]

Originally Posted by JasonR

I Drink Your Milkshake!!! I Drink I Up!!!!!

that made me laugh outloud...

[photorebel]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

no other positives out there????

I wasn't sure I liked it at first, but I really thought it was a good movie, if you understand the story. Reminds me of older movies (40s-50s) that were as much about the characters and their flaws, as the story.
I really would like to see this on Blu.
I thought it was a better movie, than No Country for Old Men, which I also liked.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by photorebel

I wasn't sure I liked it at first, but I really thought it was a good movie, if you understand the story. Reminds me of older movies (40s-50s) that were as much about the characters and their flaws, as the story.
I really would like to see this on Blu.
I thought it was a better movie, than No Country for Old Men, which I also liked.

You know... I tossed it around a lot..... what did I like better, No Country, Or There Will Be Blood..... hmm... I can't decide.... I guess I like them both for different reasons, and it would depend on my mood.....

I need this on Blu Though......

[Scripture]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

You know... I tossed it around a lot..... what did I like better, No Country, Or There Will Be Blood..... hmm... I can't decide.... I guess I like them both for different reasons, and it would depend on my mood.....

I need this on Blu Though......

You and me both my friend. Dying for this on Blu-ray.