So I saw There Will Be Blood the other night, and though the plot is not extremely intricate, I felt like there were some things that I didn't quite understand. I started looking at stuff about it online, and I found this page with an analysis of the themes and symbolism of the movie. I don't know if the writers and director intended exactly what this guy got out of it, but after I read this, I felt I understood Daniel Plainview's actions and the motivations behind them a lot better. Regardless of whether or you agree, you might find this interesting if you have seen the movie.



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