For starters, I'm not trying to criticize Paul. I actually think he's the best writer/director working today. But there's something that I noticed he does a lot.
It involves the way he concludes his films. Generally, the main character reunites with another character or group towards the end.
I'm going to try and avoid spoilers, but fair warning.
In Boogie Nights, Dirk Reunites with Jack (earlier in the film they parted angry with each other)
In Punch Drunk Love, Adam Sandler's character reunites with Lena (earlier in the film he left her to chase Philip Seymour Hoffman's character)
In There Will Be Blood, Daniel Reunites with his son (earlier his son had married and left Daniel iirc). Then, a scene follows where he reunites with Eli (Not sure if reunite is the right word here )
In The Master, Joaquin Phoenix's character reunites with Hoffman's character (earlier, Joaquin ran away because he felt that Dodd was manipulating him)
Also of note, there is a scene in Magnolia where Tom Cruise's character reunites with his father. This doesn't end the film, but it's still relevant.
What are your thoughts on this? Is this just the way that Anderson structures his films?
It involves the way he concludes his films. Generally, the main character reunites with another character or group towards the end.
I'm going to try and avoid spoilers, but fair warning.
In Boogie Nights, Dirk Reunites with Jack (earlier in the film they parted angry with each other)
In Punch Drunk Love, Adam Sandler's character reunites with Lena (earlier in the film he left her to chase Philip Seymour Hoffman's character)
In There Will Be Blood, Daniel Reunites with his son (earlier his son had married and left Daniel iirc). Then, a scene follows where he reunites with Eli (Not sure if reunite is the right word here )
In The Master, Joaquin Phoenix's character reunites with Hoffman's character (earlier, Joaquin ran away because he felt that Dodd was manipulating him)
Also of note, there is a scene in Magnolia where Tom Cruise's character reunites with his father. This doesn't end the film, but it's still relevant.
What are your thoughts on this? Is this just the way that Anderson structures his films?