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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Louis Chilton

Quentin Tarantino criticises ‘giant flaw’ in acclaimed film

  • Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino criticised Paul Dano's performance in the acclaimed 2007 film There Will Be Blood, calling it a "giant flaw".
  • Tarantino stated that Dano was "weak sauce" and the "weakest f***ing actor in SAG", suggesting he would have preferred Austin Butler for the role.
  • There Will Be Blood, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is widely considered one of the best films of the century, starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano.
  • Dano played a dual role as preacher Eli Sunday and his twin brother Paul, a performance for which he has received consistent acclaim throughout his career.
  • Social media users strongly disputed Tarantino's assessment, defending Dano's acting and highlighting his ability to hold his own against Daniel Day-Lewis.

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Quentin Tarantino raises eyebrows after saying one actor ruined There Will Be Blood

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