The Master

2012
R
2h 18m

IMDb RATING

7.1/10

189K

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A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by a cult and its charismatic leader.A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by a cult and its charismatic leader.A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by a cult and its charismatic leader.

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IMDb RATING

7.1/10

189K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,547

412

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Nominated for 3 Oscars
- 75 wins & 187 nominations total

Trivia
During the jail cell scene, Joaquin Phoenix breaks a real toilet. His actions were entirely improvised. Due to the historical past of the building where the scene took place, the toilet was considered "historical." Joaquin had no intentions to break the toilet, nor did he think it was possible.

Goofs
In the "pacing" scene, as Quell goes from wooden paneled wall to window and back, the second time he goes to he wooden paneling, he breaks out a panel when he pounds it with rage. In the numerous successive shots, the wood panel is restored.

Quotes
Lancaster Dodd: If you figure a way to live without serving a master, any master, then let the rest of us know, will you? For you'd be the first person in the history of the world.

Crazy credits
After its title, this film has no further opening credits.

Connections
Edited into Conspiracy: The Hollywood Syndicate (2015)

Soundtracks
Baton Sparks
From '48 Reponses to Polymorphia'
Written by Jonny Greenwood
Performed by The Aukso Chamber Orchestra
Courtesy of Unreliable Ltd.

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Review

Featured review

8/10

HARD-HITTING. Great performances but seems inconsequential.

My Rating : 8/10

Inspired by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard and the development of a cult, 'The Master' is a drama-piece through and through.

The movie doesn't have a message or goal as such and sort of does it's own thing.

The things worth watching are the terrific performances, weird content and some very fine cinematography.