Director Paul Thomas Anderson doesn't spoon feed the viewer in his L. Ron Hubbard inspired drama The Master.
The film layers itself with so many subtle nuances and seemingly confusing pointless moments, it challenges the viewer to search for the answers and seek out meanings on their own. Each shot and moment isn't without reason, like an establishing shot of the water or laying one's hands on a wall. It's there for a reason and will more than likely alienate anybody looking for a good time. Joaquin Phoenix and Phillip Seymour Hoffman are astonishing as unlikable but ultimately fascinating characters. It's an eerie and engrossing film that reminds you how great a challenging film can be.
4 tasty poisonous shit-mixes out of 5
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Yay. I can finally link to the only Dir on the Favs List that didn't have an entry.
Also, Laura Dern and Philip Seymour Hoffman are great. Film sounds like it could be a doc pleaser.
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