Leave your worries for awhile, they will still be there you get back, and your memories aren't invited.

Date: Saturday 17th November 2012
Film: The Master (2012)
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams
Running Time: 2 hour 24 minutes
Rating: 8/10

I went into this film expecting great things and that's exactly what I got. Phenomenal performances from all involved, special credit to Joaquin Phoenix, and beautiful cinematography. I can see why it's been getting a lot of Oscar hype.

I can also see why it's been the recipient of a number of less than favourable reviews. The Master does not have a traditional cinematic story line. It is, essentially, a snap shot of a relationship between two people. The journey of a lost young man and the confident older gentleman that helps him find his way, albeit through a seemingly bogus cult. There is no dramatic confrontation, there is no third act resolve, if anything this whole film is like an amicable break up. People expect a bit of drama but sometimes things just go along swimmingly.

The amazing acting and the stunning visuals distract from this lack of traditional plot, and I loved it.

Challenge day: 55
Challenge time: 2 days 16 hours 31 minutes
Challenge film total: 35