Film Review – The Master

“The Master” attempts to simulate a collapse of hope brought on by
tremendous trauma and acts of self-destruction. It’s the latest from
Paul Thomas Anderson, one of the great filmmakers of our time, who makes
a long-awaited return to screens after his last picture, 2007’s “There
Will Be Blood,” barnstormed through cinemas, ending up with a few Oscars
and a catchphrase that enjoyed time in the pop culture sunlight. “The
Master” doesn’t share the sound and fury of “Blood,” with Anderson
aiming for more spiritual matters rooted in real-world invention.
Ambitious without a daredevil sensibility, this is not a feature that
always commands the utmost attention, feeling a tad ponderous and
unfocused at times. The creative elements are extraordinary as usual,
yet there’s a palpable restraint to the material that keeps it from
burrowing under the skin. “The Master” fumbles around in the dark,
though it’s often an enthralling journey marked by fits of scorching
passion and quaking frustration. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com