There Will Be Blood (2007)

Director:

Paul Thomas Anderson

Writers (WGA):

Paul Thomas Anderson (screenplay)
Upton Sinclair (novel)

Release Date:

11 January 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

When Ambition Meets Faith

Plot:

A story about family, greed, religion, and oil, centered around a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business.

Plot Keywords:

Blood Splatter | Oil | Revelation | Silver Mine | Murder

Awards:

Won 2 Oscars. Another 46 wins & 40 nominations

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Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis	...	Daniel Plainview
Martin Stringer	...	Silver Assay Worker #1
Kevin J. O'Connor	...	Henry Brands
Jacob Stringer	...	Silver Assay Worker #3
Matthew Braden Stringer	...	Silver Assay Worker #2
Ciarán Hinds	...	Fletcher Hamilton
Dillon Freasier	...	Young H.W. Plainview
Joseph Mussey	...	Silver Assay Worker #4
Barry Del Sherman	...	H.B. Ailman
Russell Harvard	...	Adult H.W. Plainview
Harrison Taylor	...	Baby H.W. Plainview
Stockton Taylor	...	Baby H.W. Plainview
Colleen Foy	...	Adult Mary Sunday
Paul F. Tompkins	...	Prescott
Kevin Breznahan	...	Signal Hill Man

Also Known As:

Oil! (USA) (working title)
Petróleo sangriento (Argentina) (Mexico) [es]
И будет кровь (Russia) [ru]
Az na krev (Czech Republic) [cs]
Az poleje sie krew (Poland) [pl]
Bice krvi (Serbia) [sr]
Cierna krv (Slovakia) [sk]
Haverá Sangue (Portugal) (literal title) [pt]
Il y aura du sang (Canada: French title) [fr]
Kan dökülecek (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Petroliere, Il (Italy) [it]
Pozos de ambición (Spain) [es]
Sangue Negro (Brazil) [pt]
Tha hythei aima (Greece) [el]
There Will Be Blood (Germany) [de]
Vérzö olaj (Hungary) [hu]
Veri hakkab voolama (Estonia) [et]

MPAA:

Rated R for some violence.

Runtime:

158 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | American Sign Language

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

USA:R (certificate #43414) | Ireland:15A | Hong Kong:IIA | Norway:15 | UK:12A (original rating) | Finland:K-13 | Greece:K-13 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) | Canada:14A (Manitoba) | Sweden:15 | Malaysia:U | Czech Republic:15 | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Ontario) | Australia:M | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Argentina:13 | South Korea:15 | Singapore:PG | Brazil:14 | France:U (with warning) | Portugal:M/12 (Qualidade) | New Zealand:R13 | Taiwan:R-12 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | South Africa:16LV | Germany:12 | Denmark:15 | Netherlands:16 | UK:15 (re-rating on appeal)

Filming Locations:

El Mirage Dry Lake, California, USA

Company:

Ghoulardi Film Company

Trivia:

The piece "Convergence" during the oil derrick fire was originally composed by Johnny Greenwood for the film Bodysong (2003), and is available on the soundtrack for that film, but not 'There Will Be Blood'.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: Daniel Day-Lewis' pierced earlobes are apparent in close-up profile shots.

Quotes:

Plainview: You're not my son. You have none of me in you.
H.W. Plainview - Older: [signed and translated by assistant] I thank God I have none of you in me.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Saturday Night Live: Tina Fey/Carrie Underwood (#33.5)" (2008)

Soundtrack:

Violin Concerto In D Major Op.77:3. Vivace Non Troppo

The best movie of the year and, possibly, of the decade

P.T. Anderson's "There Will be Blood" marks a whole new chapter in the filmmaker's career, and in the world of cinema altogether. This is a towering achievement, one that puts its mark alongside various American classics, such as Giant, The Treasure of Sierra Madre, and Citizen Kane. It's above all a masterpiece, wonderfully directed, superbly acted, and perfectly written.

Daniel Day Lewis delivers a performance worthy of Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and other movie titans. His depiction of Daniel Plainview is simply outstanding, a man moved by greed and hatred. His character is already one of the most charismatic villains of all times, one that would make Hannibal Lecter himself get goosebumps. Paul Dano also gives a surprisingly mature performance, showing that he has come a long way since he played the silent teenager in Little Miss Sunshine. Paul Thomas Anderson shows noticeable excellence behind the cameras, giving the world a lot of unforgettable scenes. The shocking finale is a proof of the movie's excellence. Wonderful in all its aspects, "There will be Blood" is the best movie of the year and, quite possibly, of the decade.