Daniel Day Lewis says it all

Zachery 2021-10-13 13:05:36

If this is a 21st-century "Citizen Kane", the credit definitely does not belong to director Thomas. Lewis's complete strength overwhelmed everything. But he did not conquer the audience with his sharp-edged hostility. He restrained, restrained, and restrained, until the end, his greatness gushed out, like an oil mine blowout, even if you close your eyes, the vast flame can burn your body, that sound Deafening.


Do you remember what he said? After he hysterically killed a priest, he said rationally: I am finished.

The Denver Post was right, "He is different from any great performance, he is greater." I watched it at MK2 in Paris. This film does not have any introduction to the story, and does not know the background details of the film at all. Although it is known that this is a 08 Oscar-winning film, it is nothing. The accident from the opening indicates the protagonist's many dissatisfaction and tenacity. The director has no intention of telling a story or reasoning. Those absurd meaning analysis is really outrageous. This is a biography, which is even more different from what "Kubrick" wants to tell the world. Lewis' acting is very honest. Of course he doesn't care how much. Obsessed, he doesn't care about anything, as long as he shows great power honestly, it is already greater than greatness.

Lewis explained what he wanted to say with the help of such a role. I remember AT once said to me: "Everyone is a liar." I still hate it. Daniel is so sincere, he kisses his son eagerly, he doesn't hide his dislike of religion, he can tell his son to pick him up in the trash basket in order to express his sadness. But these are not deceptions, they just highlight his honesty. Great people don’t need to deceive. People greater than great will tell you what greatness is. These powers, whether you like the world or hate it, care about your eyes and your QUALITY, but these are not all. Give full play to your strength. When it is not so lethal, stay sensible and accumulate energy. What you have to do is remember what you like and what you don’t like, the time is right, and use it, such as a point four or four pistol. Point straight to the red heart.

Be honest. You can remain silent because of fear, but never lie. When you have rights, speak out sensibly.

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There Will Be Blood quotes

  • Plainview: I'm gonna bury you underground, Eli.

  • Plainview: I want you to look over there.

    [points towards H.W]

    H.M. Tilford: Daniel, let me introduce you...

    Plainview: Look over there. You see? That's my son. You see him?

    H.M. Tilford: Yes.

    Plainview: You SEE?

    H.M. Tilford: I see him.

    Plainview: You don't tell me how to raise my family. I told you not to tell me how to raise my family.

    H.M. Tilford: Daniel...

    Plainview: So, what do you see?

    H.M. Tilford: I'm very happy for you that...

    Plainview: Yes, I've made a deal with Union. My son is happy. He's safe.

    H.M. Tilford: Congratulations.

    Plainview: I'm taking care of him now, so...

    H.M. Tilford: Excellent.

    Plainview: You look like a fool, don't you, Tilford?

    H.M. Tilford: [long pause] Yes.

    Plainview: J-j-j-j-j-j-yes. Yes, you do.

    H.M. Tilford: [embarrassed] Excuse me gentlemen...

    Plainview: Oh, excuse me gentlemen. Excuse him, gentlemen.

    Plainview: [to Tilford] I told you what I was gonna do.

    [drinks Tilford's whiskey]