Paul Dano ruined the film - There Will Be Blood (2008) Discussion

That nigga can't act

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A more charismatic actor who actually doesn't look like a child molester but someone who is capable of influencing others would have been more preferable.

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[–] Galactus03 (4289) 5 years ago

Takes one to know one I suppose.......lmao...😂😂😂.....anyhow you idiot....he did a good job in the role....

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[–] Drooch (5333) 4 years ago

Can’t argue with that. He does scream paedo, and is inherently annoying in a pompous and self-conscious way, but then again the character was supposed to be a total dick, and on that level he is a triumph of casting and acting.

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[–] Mrmojo4700 (20466) 4 years ago

No doubt, they definitely cast the right creepy guy. I loved his performance.

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[–] Renovatio (2990) 7 years ago

I thought he nailed it

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[–] peterkneter (377) 6 years ago

Yes he did. He was totally unlikable in his role and that was good!

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[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

Yeah, he did an excellent job.

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[–] bobbydallas (8078) 5 years ago

Agree, I don't like Paul Dano but this role was almost made for him.. he sold it pretty well.

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[–] AP (5258) 7 years ago

I thought he fit what they were going with. He has the look of the sort of weak-willed character they were going for. Not that I think Dano himself is as pathetic as his character in real life, but he has that certain look if that makes sense.

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[–] CinemaDemon989 (1286) 6 years ago

I have no idea what you're talking about. Paul Dano delivered an excellent performance. His character was practically vital for this film to even go on. I mean, sure, he was annoying. But then again, that was the point. He was an annoying person who was getting in Daniel's way. And I don't know what you mean by 'over the top acting'. He was portraying a religious maniac. With that being said, it's only logical that his character would be dramatic and a bit over the top.

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[–] johnmiller (3364) 6 years ago

I have zero problem with him. I think he works perfectly here. Eli is almost as bad as Plainview. He is a narcissist, is willing to deceive and destroy to get what he wants.

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[–] femmemuscle (110) 6 years ago

He did a good job.

DD Lewis, was in character on and off the set of that movie.. That meant Paul Dano probably wasn't going to get any acting tips from Daniel Lewis..

I don't know about anyone else, but Lewis, can be an intimidating individual on/off movies sets.. Just to co-lead as the villain probably wasn't the most fun experience one would have playing his role.

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[–] modica (4169) 6 years ago

No he didn't. He was really good in the movie.

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[–] noveltylibrary65 (200) 5 years ago

I thought so too, until his head was bashed in. The payoff was worth the annoying character.

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