The Master (2012)

The Master (2012) Movie Reviews
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Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Laura Dern, Jesse Plemons, David Warshofsky

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson

Rating: R

Running Time: 138 min.

Synopsis: 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.

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  • Sep 16, 2012 09:11 pm

    Buck said: C

    Went in want to love this. The performances, especially by Joquin are awesome. But I was underwhelmed by the story and the screenplay. Movie looks beautiful, but doesn't say much. A very LONG character study, with almost no character arc.

  • Sep 27, 2012 05:16 pm

    Peneflix said: B

    A PAINFUL JOURNEY DEPICTING THE HEALING OR DESTRUCTIVE POWERS OF A CULT. ACADEMY AWARD PERFORMANCES BY JOAQUIN PHOENIX AND PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN.

  • Oct 01, 2012 11:12 am

    Greg said: F

    A boring movie about unpleasant people. The movie had no focus; it started nowhere and ended nowhere. Outstanding acting could not save this waste of film.

  • Feb 25, 2013 10:35 pm

    Dale said: F

    Watching paint dry would have been more interesting than this film. Good acting can't save this snorefest.

  • Mar 08, 2013 02:59 am

    Robyn said: B

    Ultimately it's a plain sailing affair, with only its great performances to thank and shore up what's lacking in strength of story. "The Master" is a film that is too vague or compelling about it's Cause.

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