Daniel Day-Lewis came out of retirement for this movie for good reason. A perfectly executed script that had Day-Lewis and Dano sparring against each other time and time again. Amazing performances from both leads as you see the evil progress more and more in Day-Lewis' character Plainview. This would have been my vote for Best Picture.

There was indeed blood; and just the right amount. Day-Lewis plays- masterfully so- a misanthropic oil man. Grandiose, expansive landscapes, spine tingling music. Brilliant film.