Modern self-indulgent rubbish. Too long. I gained nothing from watching this. It's nicely photographed, but that is a given in the 21st century. The acting is fine, but this is a review of the movie as a whole. Don't waste your time.
Haunted by his past, a World War II veteran crosses paths with a mysterious movement called The Cause.
Freddie, a volatile, heavy-drinking veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, finds some semblance of a family when he stumbles onto the ship of Lancaster Dodd, the charismatic leader of a new "religion" he forms after World War II.
Top Cast
Joaquin Phoenix
Freddie Quell
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Lancaster Dodd
Amy Adams
Peggy Dodd
Rami Malek
Clark
Laura Dern
Helen Sullivan
Jesse Plemons
Val Dodd
Ambyr Childers
Elizabeth Dodd
Madisen Beaty
Doris Solstad
Kevin J. O'Connor
Bill White
Patty McCormack
Mildred Drummond
Lena Endre
Mrs. Solstad
Barbara Brownell
Margaret O'Brien
Amy Ferguson
Martha the Salesgirl
Jennifer Neala Page
Winn Manchester
Christopher Evan Welch
John More
Mike Howard
Rorschach Doctor
Reviews
**It's a film for a fairly narrow audience and is very slow paced... too slow.** Honestly, I expected more from this movie. A certain strong dramatic spark that really justified the time spent watching it. Unfortunately, it seems the only motivation for seeing the film is its criticism of the Church of Scientology, a criticism that, if you read a little about the church and pay attention, is not even…
FAQ about The Master
What is The Master about?
Freddie, a volatile, heavy-drinking veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, finds some semblance of a family when he stumbles onto the ship of Lancaster Dodd, the charismatic leader of a new "religion" he forms after World War II.
When was The Master released?
The Master was released in 2012.
What genres does The Master belong to?
The Master is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in The Master?
The cast of The Master includes Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Rami Malek, Laura Dern.