Offer that You Can Refuse

 The newest Paul Thomas Anderson movie. Everyone says it's a masterpiece but is it true? I wasn't originally going to write this review but I just had to since everyone was talking about it. "One battle after another" is pretty good. I think the best part of this movie is its craft. The camera work is done so confidently that shows that PTA is now a master of directing. There are multiple long scenes that just carry on with such energy. The camera does a lot. The fact that it was shot on VISTAVISION does help too. The cinematography in the desert definitely gives a lot of neo-western vibes similar to that of "No country for old men." Extremely well shot film. The film does feel like we are moving from following different characters. Maybe this is a bit too messy for me. The film has too many characters and can't juggle them that well. They come and go and sometimes you wish they lasted a little longer. If I had to choose a main character, I would say thi...

  This is going to be short blog. I don't have much time but I had to report this. Paul Thomas Anderson's newest film 'One battle after another' reviews have officially dropped. Congratulations, PTA on your Oscar. Everyone says it's the film of the year, film of the decade, film of century, you name it. Whatever. Most of it is probably hyperbole but I do trust Paul Thomas Anderson to have created a fun well-made film. Currently at 97 on Metacritic which is insane. With very good reviews on Rotten Tomatoes too. Many credible critics are chiming in on the hype. I'm so excited to see it. I think I'll be seeing it next week.