![]() The more we learn about each of them, the more elusive On the surface, The Master tells a simple story of two outsiders who share a mysteriousĬonnection, but the story always seems to be moving sideways, with neither of the mainĬharacters ever coming into clear focus. Punishing length and dense plot, The Master demands just as much effort from viewers-maybe (1999), the most controversial of Anderson's previous works. Nominations and a shelf of critics' awards, but it's just as likely to divide viewers as Magnolia Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film, The Master, arrives on Blu-ray bearing three Oscar Reviewed by Michael Reuben, February 5, 2013 Producers: Paul Thomas Anderson, Megan Ellison, Daniel Lupi, Joanne Sellar Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Price Carson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Laura Dern, Ambyr Childers ![]() But do Dodd's teachings hold the power to turn Quell's life around?įor more about The Master and the The Master Blu-ray release, see the The Master Blu-ray Review published by Michael Reuben on Februwhere this Blu-ray release scored 4.5 out of 5. When he meets Lancaster Dodd (Philip Seymour Hoffman), the 'master' of a cult called The Cause, an intense and ambiguous relationship develops between the two men. ![]() A raging alcoholic, Quell cannot begin to make sense of his deeply-rooted inner torment, let alone surmount it. Joaquin Phoenix stars as Freddie Quell, a troubled drifter who arrives home to post-WWII America shaken, disillusioned and fearful of the future. Paul Thomas Anderson writes and directs this Academy Award-nominated drama about a US Navy veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder who seeks salvation in the company of a charismatic cult leader. The Master Blu-ray delivers stunningly beautiful video and great audio in this exceptional Blu-ray release
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