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The Master (2012) Reviews

The Master (2012)
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Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master stars Joaquin Phoenix as a psychologically damaged war veteran who finds himself working for Lancaster Dodd (Philip Seymour Hoffman), a charismatic figure building his own religion. As the alcoholic, self-destructive former soldier becomes more deeply involved with the leader of this cult-like organization, his natural instincts keep him from embracing his new position as strongly as others in the group would hope. The Master screened at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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Starring:
Philip Seymour HoffmanJoaquin Phoenix, (more)
Director(s):
Paul Thomas Anderson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD  |  Blu-ray
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(51 member reviews)  


Member Reviews


Keith G.

A fascinating, frustrating film. The pace is slow, the message oblique, no catharsis, no easy answers. Just two riveting characters being given riveting performances by two of our best actors. Philip Seymour Hoffman plays the Master, a charismatic charlatan quasi-religious leader who desperately needs adulation, and who has lost track of how much of what he says he really believes, and how much he is making up as he goes along. Joaquin Phoenix plays Quell, an angry, possibly crazy young man suffering from what may be PSTD after coming out of WW II. He needs a father figure as desperately as Hoffman"s Lancaster Dodd needs to be looked up to, so they are drawn together. Yet they are also repelled as they both can see the damaged souls under the each iotherssurface, and in the eyes of the other see the reflection of their own wounds. Not a lot happens in the traditional movie sense. It is a story of moments. If you like Pinter, Antonioni, etc. it may be for you.

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Katherine D.

self-indulgent bull---worst movie ive seen in a longgg time

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Catherine R.

Yes, the acting was good. The movie was not.

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Bonnie and james P.

Certainly one of the best ACTED movies this year. It is a slower paced, but deeply involved psychological movie. More for the art crowd, it is a deep study of two individuals wrestling with life. One man with the demons presented after a stint in war, and one man who believes he can conquer all ones demons...Good, but not for everyone and it did seem somewhat slow at times...

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Guy O.

I liked it because it was unique subject matter and I loved the wonderful characters. I thought the relationship between the characters and the acting made the movie riveting. I loved the direction at times. It was a great story, both sad and funny.

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    Keith G.

    A fascinating, frustrating film. The pace is slow, the message oblique, no catharsis, no easy answers. Just two riveting characters being given riveting performances by two of our best actors. Philip Seymour Hoffman plays the Master, a charismatic charlatan quasi-religious leader who desperately needs adulation, and who has lost track of how much of what he says he really believes, and how much he is making up as he goes along. Joaquin Phoenix plays Quell, an angry, possibly crazy young man suffering from what may be PSTD after coming out of WW II. He needs a father figure as desperately as Hoffman"s Lancaster Dodd needs to be looked up to, so they are drawn together. Yet they are also repelled as they both can see the damaged souls under the each iotherssurface, and in the eyes of the other see the reflection of their own wounds. Not a lot happens in the traditional movie sense. It is a story of moments. If you like Pinter, Antonioni, etc. it may be for you.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Katherine D.

    self-indulgent bull---worst movie ive seen in a longgg time

    Yes   |   No

     
    Catherine R.

    Yes, the acting was good. The movie was not.

    Yes   |   No

     
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