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: Critics often view the film as part of a trilogy with Boogie Nights and There Will Be Blood , each examining America through a different lens—spiritualism, pornography, and oil. Performance and Craftsmanship

: A central theme is the attempt to "tame" the animalistic impulses of man. Dodd views Freddie as a primal subject and seeks to prove his metaphysical theories can evolve him beyond crude instincts. The_Master_2012.mp4

The film is widely celebrated for its technical mastery and powerhouse acting: : Critics often view the film as part

Analysis: “The Master” [Part 1: Background] | by Scott Myers The_Master_2012.mp4