By Kofi Outlaw

Who could ask for a better Christmas present?

As of December 25, 2007, THERE WILL BE BLOOD, the latest film by writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson (BOOGIE NIGHTS), and starring acting juggernaut Daniel Day Lewis, has scored a mind-blowing 100 percent on MetaCritic!

Now granted, only six reviews have been factored into BLOOD’s perfect score; however those reviews are coming from pretty big-name publications like NEWSWEEK, PREMIERE, VARIETY, and a small periodical you may have heard of, THE NEW YORKER.

Woe, by the time you read this, the moment of perfection is likely to have waned, though I suspect THERE WILL BE BLOOD will continue to be lauded with praise—just as we here at Critics Rant predicted months ago. (Being psychic is part of our job description.)

Take a look at the photos to see for yourself when THERE WILL BE BLOOD was the perfect movie, then refresh your memory about why this film is getting the props it is with a look at the latest trailer. THERE WILL BE BLOOD opens in NYC and LA on December 26, with special sneak previews in select cities on December 29th. Nationwide release is scheduled for January 2008.

For more information on the sneak preview screenings you can go here. Rant back and let us know just how excited you are that THERE WILL BE BLOOD.