101 Movies: The Master (2012)
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The Master (2012)
Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
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"Man is not an animal. We are not a part of the animal kingdom. We sit far above that crown, perched as spirits, not beasts."
The Master is psychological drama following Freddie Quell, a WWII veteran struggling to cope with post-war society and developing violent and erratic behaviors. Freddie meets a religious and philosophical movement leader who will transform his life to a whole new level.?
This is a hypnotic cinematic experience that doesn't leave you long after finishing the film, a portrait of the human condition and sex obsession that keeps haunting you back and back to its charm.?
PTA, today's Stanley Kubrick, creates a sentimental piece of cinema that's both mine his favorite from his less in quantity and most of quality filmography.?
Joaquin Phoenix immerses himself into the traumatized lead character, excelling and improvising his best performance in his century-defining roles. Having the whole set stand-by to follow him even beyond the set marks to capture every possible moment of his glory in front of the camera, this is masterful acting by the master of its craft.?
Breathtakingly shot on 65mm film by Mihai M?laimare Jr., with ingenious original music by Radiohead gunius Jonny Greenwood. This is a work of art and craftsmanship in sight and in sound.?
The Master is an astonishing, hot-blooded, and hard-hitting 21st century cinematic masterpiece by the master of his craft .?
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Available to watch on Google Play, Apple TV, and on Amazon Prime Video?