There Will Be Blood (2007), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is a gripping tale of ambition and greed set during the early 20th century American oil boom. Daniel Day-Lewis stars as Daniel Plainview, a ruthless oil prospector whose quest for wealth leads to a fierce rivalry with Eli Sunday (Paul Dano), a local preacher. Day-Lewis delivers a powerful portrayal of Plainview’s relentless pursuit of control and dominance. With striking cinematography and a haunting score by Jonny Greenwood, the film masterfully explores the moral decay and destructive consequences of unchecked ambition.
There Will Be Blood - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
| Movie: | There Will Be Blood |
| Genre: | Drama, Historical, Epic |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | Paul Thomas Anderson |
| Main Cast: | Daniel Day-Lewis |
| Release Date: | December 26, 2007 (USA) |
| Banner: | Ghoulardi Film Company, Paramount Vantage |
| Music: | Jonny Greenwood |
| Budget: | $25 million |
| Runtime: | 158 minutes |
There Will Be Blood (2007) Movie Review
There Will Be Blood (2007), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and based on Upton Sinclair’s Oil!, is a powerful exploration of ambition, greed, and power. The film centers on Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis), a ruthless oil prospector in early 20th-century California. Day-Lewis delivers an intense performance, portraying Plainview as a man consumed by wealth and power, pushing away personal ties. His conflict with preacher Eli Sunday (Paul Dano) highlights the struggle between capitalism and religion. With stunning cinematography, Jonny Greenwood’s haunting score, and a tension-filled narrative, the film is a cinematic masterpiece reflecting the dark cost of ambition.
There Will Be Blood (2007) Movie Screenshot
