Phantom Thread

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Phantom Thread

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Released Jan 19, 2018

2h 10m

Drama

Romance

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Renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock and his sister Cyril are at the center of British fashion in 1950s London -- dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites and debutantes. Women come and go in Woodcock's life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship. His carefully tailored existence soon gets disrupted by Alma, a young and strong-willed woman who becomes his muse and lover.

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Critics Consensus

Phantom Thread's finely woven narrative is filled out nicely by humor, intoxicating romantic tension, and yet another impressively committed performance from Daniel Day-Lewis.

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Brandon Taylor

The New Yorker

A simple thing, a robe, and yet it captures so much of what it feels like to have passed so close to disaster...

Mar 27, 2023

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Anderson has trouble coaxing this struggle to any sort of emotional climax; its fanciful, symbolic ending is the sort critics will praise for its careful ambiguity even as they overlook its narrative desperation.

Mar 10, 2020

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J. Hoberman

The New York Review of Books

Anderson makes movies that may refuse to explain themselves but nevertheless manage to engage the viewer, in part because he tends to cut from confined spaces to open ones as if inviting us to enter them.

Mar 7, 2019

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Hayley Croke

Loud and Clear Reviews

A beautifully crafted, incredibly intentional film that doesn’t waste a single frame. The performances from Krieps and Day-Lewis will make you feel like you are watching a ceremonious dance performed by two highly seasoned veterans of the arts.

Rated: 4.5/5

Oct 25, 2024

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

Paul Thomas Anderson knows how to surprise his audience, even his most devoted fans, and Phantom Thread continues that trajectory.

Jul 2, 2024

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

“Phantom Thread” reveals a dialed-back Paul Thomas Anderson in top form. His writing is spellbinding. His direction is daring and confident. The look of the film is as beautiful as rare Flemish lace.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 24, 2022

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Charles K

Celluloid perfection!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/28/24

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jimena

One of my favorite movies ever

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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Dante N

With incredible performances from both Daniel Day Lewis and Vicky Krieps, Phantom Thread stands out as one of the best films of 2018. Every single scene, no matter how subtle, that involves Lewis is captivating and keeps you yearning for the next line. This film tackles the toxic relationship plot and runs with it. It would be easy to dismiss this movie due to the slow burn storyline if it wasn't for the strong chemistry between the two leads. Paul Thomas Anderson knows exactly how to tell a story of a man thinks little of others and views himself as a god among men. He discards women as soon as he's "done" with them, until one woman comes along determined to be the exception. Vicky Krieps plays Alma, a waitress who Reynolds(DDL) discovers while having lunch one afternoon. He enlists her as his new muse, while developing a romantic relationship with her. All is well at first, until her mannerisms are perceived by him as micro aggressions. Trying to stand out, Alma tries to take the initiative and surprise Reynolds with a homemade dinner. As a man stuck in his ways and deeply rigid with his routine, this upsets Reynolds . He's enraged and his view toward Alma sours. Even referring to her as a foreign enemy there to shoot him (all over asparagus). His irrational and abrasive behavior pushes Alma to take extreme and unorthodox measures in order to earn her spot in his heart. This could be my favorite work from Paul Thomas Anderson, even with epics like The Master and the There Will Be Blood. Outstanding directing and superb acting all around in this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/25

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Ashley N

It seems well done, and the acting was good, the sets and costumes impeccable. But also what an odd movie. I don't feel like I totally got it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/25

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helder f

This movie is visually stunning. The meticulously crafted music, photography, and costumes create a delicately beautiful experience. The story, about a renowned designer who falls in love with a young girl vastly different from him, is intriguing and thought-provoking, particularly when it comes to love. However, the pacing feels slow at times, dragging on unnecessarily.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/25

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Albert W

Interesting... good acting... but I don't think she's right for him... especially with all the mental illness going on... but an OK watch... and something different.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/11/25

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Paul Thomas Anderson

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Vicky Krieps

Alma

Lesley Manville

Cyril

Camilla Rutherford

Johanna

Gina McKee

Countess Henrietta Harding

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Synopsis

Renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock and his sister Cyril are at the center of British fashion in 1950s London -- dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites and debutantes. Women come and go in Woodcock's life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship. His carefully tailored existence soon gets disrupted by Alma, a young and strong-willed woman who becomes his muse and lover.

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Producer: JoAnne Sellar, Paul Thomas Anderson, Megan Ellison, Daniel Lupi
Screenwriter: Paul Thomas Anderson
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Annapurna Pictures, Ghoulardi Film Company, Perfect World Pictures
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 19, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 15, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $20.9M
Runtime: 2h 10m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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