There Will Be Blood - Region B Blu-ray

That said, There Will Be Blood does have another major force in its corner, namely screenwriter and director Paul Thomas Anderson. He puts Plainview in the middle of a gorgeous film to look at, intrinsically about one man’s search for oil, and the corrupting effect that the discovery of riches has on him. There’s far more to it than that, of course, but it’s best to discover that for yourself.

And if you’re tempted to do so, then the Blu-ray is very much the way to go. There Will Be Blood boasts some stunning cinematography, and the detail drips off the screen with the 1080p high definition presentation. It’s astoundingly crisp and sumptuous to look at, and the audio track makes superb use of the film’s unnerving score, too.

There Will Be Blood might not be immediately obvious as a top drawer high definition purchase, but it’s a terrific film, presented quite superbly. That, in our book, makes it a very strong recommendation indeed--Jon Foster