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The Master (2012)

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
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Synopsis of The Master

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

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
138 mins

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Director(s):
Paul Thomas Anderson
Writer(s):
Paul Thomas Anderson
Producer(s):
Joanne SellarPaul Thomas AndersonDaniel Lupi
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Sexual Situations, Profanity, Nudity)
Categories:
Drama
The Master Awards:
  • 2012 - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Cinematography
  • 2012 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
  • 2012 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Music Score (Runner-up)
  • 2012 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Production Design
  • 2012 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Picture (Runner-up)
  • 2012 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Director
  • 2012 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Actor
  • 2012 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Cinematography (Runner-up)
  • 2012 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Production Design
  • 2012 - Toronto International Film Festival - Film Presented
  • 2012 - Washington D.C. Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actor
  • 2012 - Washington D.C. Film Critics Association - Best Score
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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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.

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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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