It will be an historic movie when folks really figure out what it is all about - and how it relates to its base of inspiration - Scientology.
The acting is magnificent. It will hold your attention and give you a glimpse into HOW someone can lock themselves into a belief system that disempowers them while creating an illusion of empowerment.
IMDB gives it an 8.1 out of 10. Much more accurate than the skewed vote here of 2.5 of 5. Why do I call the results for "The Master" skewed on movietickets? The 1's here on this review site are by Scientologists. A common tactic on Amazon for anti-$cientology books. You see - they don't like this movie because it may turn eyes in their direction. They fear that. You see - the "technology" of the Master does NOT stand up to scrutiny.
Pros well paced, great story, great actors, entheta.