The Master

I recently watched Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master, shortly after also watching his Inherent Vice and his Phantom Thread. After some consideration, I've decided that it might actually be his best film, with the only possible exception being Magnolia. It tells the story of a disgruntled war veteran who stumbles onto a yacht and into the world of a mysterious religion known as The Cause. The late Phillip Seymour Hoffman kills as the leader of this cult, in particular delivering a scene-stealing monologue at the end. A great study of the two characters and how they relate to each other, just a great slice of life with great set design and great scenery. Definitely worth checking out! Recommended!