There Will Be Blood was one of my favorite movies from last year. My brother liked it as well, but I don’t think I know anyone else that did. It certainly insists upon itself… but it does so wonderfully. Incredible acting, beautiful cinematography and direction, and a really cool, creepy, slow feel.
At any rate, I want just bought this t-shirt.
I enjoyed it – you know people who actively disliked it? I don’t know if I know that many. I agree about the self-absorption but was really impressed with the exposition and closure. And Daniel Day Lewis was just overwhelming. Otherwise, though, I really expected more than it delivered. I felt like it showed the same elegance of allegory as Ayn Rand (note: that is *not* a statement to its credit) and thought the music really screwed up the pacing.
Regardless – that shirt rules.