PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE (2002) - Mar. 17, 2007 (Eighth Viewing)
Sweet Jesus. I had almost forgotten what a mind-blowingly, stunningly, earth-shatteringly awesome movie this is, having not seen it since its theatrical release. Wow. I can't even put into words how great this film is. First and foremost, there is Paul Thomas Anderson's direction, which, really, is perfect. Even with only four films under his belt, Anderson has proved to be one of the best directors out there (if not the best), and he's in peak form here (not that he ever isn't). Anderson's use of the widescreen frame is stunning, and the film really does look phenomenal. The cinematography, everything... Every frame looks good, really good. Then there's the music and the sound design, which is also quite perfect. The performances -- Adam Sandler will almost certainly never again give a performance this good, and Emily Watson is equally excellent. What else can I say about this movie? It truly is a masterpiece, and a strong contender for my favourite film of all time. ****
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