Phantom Thread

2017 "Whatever you do, do it carefully."

Phantom Thread

7.4 | 2h10m | R | en | Drama

In 1950s London, renowned British dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock comes across Alma, a young, strong-willed woman, who soon becomes ever present in his life as his muse and lover.

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7.4 | 2h10m | R | en | Drama , Romance | More Info

Released: December. 25,2017 | Released Producted By: Ghoulardi Film Company , Focus Features Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://focusfeatures.com/phantom-thread

Synopsis

In 1950s London, renowned British dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock comes across Alma, a young, strong-willed woman, who soon becomes ever present in his life as his muse and lover.

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Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis , Vicky Krieps , Lesley Manville

Director

Adam Squires

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Ghoulardi Film Company , Focus Features

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Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis

as Reynolds Woodcock

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Vicky Krieps

as Alma Elson

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Lesley Manville

as Cyril Woodcock

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Reviews

homertownie If you only see one film this year, please ensure it is not this one. If you want a love story about obsession, passion, even dress making look elsewhere! From the first ten minutes, when the main characters prove themselves to be impossible to sympathise with and hugely unlikable, you find yourself beginning to wonder where the plot will take you. At the film's conclusion, you realise the plot has taken you nowhere and all the despicable characters fully deserve each other. There is no redemption, no deeper understanding of love, relationships or mutual respect. It proves to be utterly without substance and utterly without point.With a soundtrack that appears to be composed for an entirely different film altogether; a script that seems to be, at best, improvised and, at worst, unrehearsed; and a plot that suffers from either too much or not enough editing, you will find yourself scratching your head and wondering how this came to be released without an Alan Smithee credit somewhere. It may be heresy to suggest that Day-Lewis continues to be the most over-rated actor of his generation, and if this proves to be his swan song, it is a poor final act on a career that could, or should, have been so much more productive.As for the 'phantom thread' of the title, I can only assume it is the thread of a plot. Like any kind of spectre, it will appear if you can convince yourself hard enough that it exists. Otherwise, you find yourself looking for something that isn't there!

Caroletibet1 I really like the actress Vicky Krieps where did they find her? Her face was sometimes pretty and sometimes evil. I did not understand the ending did he know he had been poisoned ? An unusual role for Day Lewis but as always he was very good. There Will be Blood was a very good film and his character in that film was faultless. I am glad I saw it.

Prashun Chakraborty While I watched this film earlier in the year, I revisited it again last weekend, it had been on my mind for a while and the second viewing only made it occupy more mind space. PT Anderson enjoys showing power dynamics between the Master and the servant (see what I did there?). Phantom Thread is a similar film along those lines. Reynolds is a dressmaker played impeccably by Daniel Day Lewis in what may be his final role, who gives it his all in such a way we don't see a star or a bombastic performance as in PTA's There Will be blood but a far more nuanced performance. Vicky Krieps is the second lead playing his muse and sometimes lover who did an admirable job but in some scenes her accent starts to act up and a strong German accent hits the viewers which I don't think figures in the origin story of her character. Lesley Manville plays the overprotective sister who's also the business head for the venture while Reynolds' artist she's surprisingly the comic relief in the film as well because of her deadpan and dry delivery. The movie is gently directed with long shots and soft classical music which goes a long way in my books. The ending is however this movie's real strength lies, it was a lot of food for thought and talking more would give away the details. Would love to talk about it in the comment section though.

tmartin-78721 I personally found this film a bit tedious and unengaging( I was a bit bored throughout). This film just wasn't for me. Yet objectively this is an amazing film. The acting, directing, cinematography and set design were all outstanding. I just wish I could have enjoyed it. I went in with very little info on the film as I usually do with films that are well reviewed. (I read the reviews after watching the film, so I don't have other people opinions clouding my judgement). I was unfortunately expecting something a bit a bit darker. I also had to see the movie because it may be Daniel Day-Lewis' final film. If you are a fan of Downton Abby or Jane Austin novels (both of which I dislike) you will almost certainly enjoy this movie.