There Will Be Blood - Page 10

Disp · 04-29-2008, 04:50 PM

Yeah, that sounds a little bit ridiculous honestly.

Rathgar · 04-29-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jabberwhacky

Just look at the first meeting of Eli and Daniel; Daniel stares his ass down for like 15 seconds before saying anything, he knows something is up.

Uh yeah, Paul never mentioned they were twins. He was surprised at first before it clicked.

Jabberwhacky · 04-29-2008, 07:14 PM

You guys are boring. Why the hell would the director choose a not-completely-unknown actor (I would wager the vast majority of people excited to see There Will Be Blood would recognize Eli as "that emo kid from Little Miss Sunshine") and have him play two roles? Why make the brothers identical fucking twins and never address it? You guys are boring.

Burkex · 04-29-2008, 07:55 PM

I just got this from netflix and after all of the Oscar hype I was very disappointed. I thought it was just okay. I don't really see what all the hype was. I did enjoy how it made religion look.

Daniel Day Lewis was great and the cinematography was great but the movie itself was slow and I expected a bit more plot-wise.

Call me crazy but I think Anton Chigur was the best acting performance of the year. I just guess I liked No Country for Old Men a lot more.

Jedah · 04-29-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jabberwhacky

You guys are boring. Why the hell would the director choose a not-completely-unknown actor (I would wager the vast majority of people excited to see There Will Be Blood would recognize Eli as "that emo kid from Little Miss Sunshine") and have him play two roles? Why make the brothers identical fucking twins and never address it? You guys are boring.

When he's slapping around his father, Eli calls him worthless and stupid like Paul, and is also shaken when Plainview tells him his brother is a wealthy success.

Jait · 04-29-2008, 08:08 PM

During those days people were constantly leaving their families and moving to "The Big City"'s. He decided his family (and community) was fucking crazy and left, really not that unusual. But, he sold them out along the way. Both primary characters have to deal with these "family issues". It's pretty much the best part of the story, the deep inner personal conflicts.

Old news, but it might make more sense to Jabberwocky to learn that Eli/Paul were originally played by another actor Kel O'Neill. He quit after 1/3rd of the film was finished because Daniel DL scared the shit out of him.

Paul Dano had almost no time to prepare. He did an incredible job. And I love that he didn't freak out and stop the scene when he gets whacked in the ankle with the bowling ball at the end.

Llama · 05-04-2008, 03:27 AM

best movie in 10 years

Believe · 05-11-2008, 01:58 AM

So finally seen this.

I'm really not sure what to think. My immediate response is it was a good movie.

But...I don't know...

But it was good...I think...

Blumpster · 05-11-2008, 11:32 PM

Dude, it was awesome. Daniel Day-Lewis deserved the Oscar more so than any other actor in the history of cinema. It is the greatest acting performance I have ever seen. I was a little skeptical going in, since I don't really like Paul Thomas Anderson, but Day-Lewis saved the freaking day. Good story, great cinematography, phenomenal acting.

spronk · 05-12-2008, 12:18 AM

What was so great about his acting? People keep jizzing all over him for his acting in this movie, but I never understood it. Yes, it was an interesting character, but was I the only one that didn't really care what happens to him, nor really develop any sympathy/empathy/hate/like towards the character? Sure, part of that may be bad writing - the movie feels like a bunch of scenes mashed up, and many scenes went on way too long.

To me a good actor is someone who can draw me into the character and make me emotionally invested in their life/outcome. DDL has done so many times in previous movies, but in this movie I never really cared about him or the preacher. The son did a decent job I feel.

I did lol at learning the reason why the same character plays Paul and the other twin is that the original actor quit after DDL gave him one too many bug-eyes, I guess. What a fucking pussy! I even looked him up on IMDB to make sure I never pay to see any of his movies. Heres his imdb link, I hope he is forever remembered as the guy who was scared of DDL:

Kel O'Neill

Rathgar · 05-12-2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by spronk

I did lol at learning the reason why the same character plays Paul and the other twin is that the original actor quit after DDL gave him one too many bug-eyes, I guess. What a fucking pussy! I even looked him up on IMDB to make sure I never pay to see any of his movies. Heres his imdb link, I hope he is forever remembered as the guy who was scared of DDL:

Kel O'Neill

Sorry, man, but I can't blame the guy. That look on DDL's face after "Henry" admits to being a fake? I think I would genuinely fear for my life if that shit was staring me down.

Vehn · 05-12-2008, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rathgar

Sorry, man, but I can't blame the guy. That look on DDL's face after "Henry" admits to being a fake? I think I would genuinely fear for my life if that shit was staring me down.

omg spoilerz

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Burkex It's Lord of the Flies time. Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,647 -42 Internets	I just got this from netflix and after all of the Oscar hype I was very disappointed. I thought it was just okay. I don't really see what all the hype was. I did enjoy how it made religion look. Daniel Day Lewis was great and the cinematography was great but the movie itself was slow and I expected a bit more plot-wise. Call me crazy but I think Anton Chigur was the best acting performance of the year. I just guess I liked No Country for Old Men a lot more. __________________ "If you want the ultimate, you've got to be willing to pay the ultimate price. It's not tragic to die doing what you love." My favorite comment (-1): "Your posts make me want to gouge my own eyes out." Last edited by Burkex : 04-29-2008 at 08:05 PM.

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04-29-2008, 04:50 PM	#136 (permalink)
Disp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA Posts: 581 -2 Internets	Yeah, that sounds a little bit ridiculous honestly.

04-29-2008, 07:14 PM	#138 (permalink)
Jabberwhacky Walker told me I have AIDS Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In da FACE!! (two times) Posts: 2,853	You guys are boring. Why the hell would the director choose a not-completely-unknown actor (I would wager the vast majority of people excited to see There Will Be Blood would recognize Eli as "that emo kid from Little Miss Sunshine") and have him play two roles? Why make the brothers identical fucking twins and never address it? You guys are boring.

04-29-2008, 08:08 PM	#141 (permalink)
Jait Irritable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 3,512	During those days people were constantly leaving their families and moving to "The Big City"'s. He decided his family (and community) was fucking crazy and left, really not that unusual. But, he sold them out along the way. Both primary characters have to deal with these "family issues". It's pretty much the best part of the story, the deep inner personal conflicts. Old news, but it might make more sense to Jabberwocky to learn that Eli/Paul were originally played by another actor Kel O'Neill. He quit after 1/3rd of the film was finished because Daniel DL scared the shit out of him. Paul Dano had almost no time to prepare. He did an incredible job. And I love that he didn't freak out and stop the scene when he gets whacked in the ankle with the bowling ball at the end.

05-04-2008, 03:27 AM	#142 (permalink)
Llama Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 165 -1 Internets	best movie in 10 years

05-11-2008, 01:58 AM	#143 (permalink)
Believe Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,122 -5 Internets	So finally seen this. I'm really not sure what to think. My immediate response is it was a good movie. But...I don't know... But it was good...I think...

05-11-2008, 11:32 PM	#144 (permalink)
Blumpster . Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 1,597 -2 Internets	Dude, it was awesome. Daniel Day-Lewis deserved the Oscar more so than any other actor in the history of cinema. It is the greatest acting performance I have ever seen. I was a little skeptical going in, since I don't really like Paul Thomas Anderson, but Day-Lewis saved the freaking day. Good story, great cinematography, phenomenal acting.

05-12-2008, 12:18 AM	#145 (permalink)
spronk nerd Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,533	What was so great about his acting? People keep jizzing all over him for his acting in this movie, but I never understood it. Yes, it was an interesting character, but was I the only one that didn't really care what happens to him, nor really develop any sympathy/empathy/hate/like towards the character? Sure, part of that may be bad writing - the movie feels like a bunch of scenes mashed up, and many scenes went on way too long. To me a good actor is someone who can draw me into the character and make me emotionally invested in their life/outcome. DDL has done so many times in previous movies, but in this movie I never really cared about him or the preacher. The son did a decent job I feel. I did lol at learning the reason why the same character plays Paul and the other twin is that the original actor quit after DDL gave him one too many bug-eyes, I guess. What a fucking pussy! I even looked him up on IMDB to make sure I never pay to see any of his movies. Heres his imdb link, I hope he is forever remembered as the guy who was scared of DDL: Kel O'Neill