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Phantom Thread

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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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jimena One of my favorite movies ever Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Isa B The first element of Phantom Thread that catches the eye is its unmatched beauty. Every single frame of this film absolutely beautiful! This is, perhaps, the most unique love story that I've ever had the privilege of seeing. I adore Phantom Thread as it is one of my absolute favorite motion pictures of all time. Not only is the film a perfect masterpiece, so too is the original score by Jonny Greenwood. The entire experience is masterful! Daniel Day-Lewis gives a beautiful performance in the fashion that only his genius could bring to life. If this is, in fact, his swan song as an actor, what a lovely song it is. The unconventional nature of this love story is a big part of what makes it great. On one hand, it shows how dysfunctional and ugly love can be. One the other hand, it shows just how special, how truly beautiful love can be. Love can be crazy, and Reynolds and Alma are most definitely crazy in love. Please, do yourself a great service and watch this beautiful film. 100/100 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/10/24 Full Review kaahin y One of the best films I've seen lately Ambiguity is the best part of this film Unspoken words and humor Toxic marriage that most of us can relate to. May we all not have this kind of relationship But we should speak about it. Paul thomas anderson is my all time favourite filmmaker and screenwriter. Phantom thread 2017 ✨ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/03/24 Full Review julie b The more I think about it, the more I love this movie. A twisted, surprisingly funny story told in a way that is both visually and sonically stunning. Some incredibly hilarious dialogue delivered with the utmost seriousness. Watching Reynolds and Alma face off, both characters so sure and clear about what they want, jockeying for power in their own ways, the control shifting between them in the relationship…and the end scenes :0. Incredible sound design - footsteps, buttering toast, pouring tea, butter sizzling, crunching.  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/23/24 Full Review Fabrícia F A luta entre o amor e a obsessão produz conflitos que marcam a vida de um casal que vive no universo da moda. É um fio tecido sob a paixão e a desilusão que costuram esse enredo épico. Maravilha de roteiro e atuações impecáveis. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/22/24 Full Review Alec C The line between love and obsession is as thin as a thread through a needle! A popular dressmaker finds a muse in a waitress that soon becomes his lover, but there conflicting personalities result in some disturbing and unhealthy complexities. Grounded by Daniel Day-Lewis's performance, we are unsure if we should be rooting for these characters as there desire for each other reaches some troubling extremes! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Phantom Thread: Official Clip - Take the Dress Off! Phantom Thread: Official Clip - Take the Dress Off! 3:54 Phantom Thread: Official Clip - I Want You Flat on Your Back Phantom Thread: Official Clip - I Want You Flat on Your Back 2:26 Phantom Thread: Official Clip - The Fashion Show Phantom Thread: Official Clip - The Fashion Show 2:29 Phantom Thread: Official Clip - You Have the Ideal Shape Phantom Thread: Official Clip - You Have the Ideal Shape 2:32 Phantom Thread: Official Clip - It's Not Very Good, Is It? Phantom Thread: Official Clip - It's Not Very Good, Is It? 2:39 Phantom Thread: Official Clip - There Is an Air of Quiet Death in This House Phantom Thread: Official Clip - There Is an Air of Quiet Death in This House 2:22 Phantom Thread: Official Clip - Will You Marry Me? Phantom Thread: Official Clip - Will You Marry Me? 2:52 Phantom Thread: Official Clip - Life Is No Great Mystery Phantom Thread: Official Clip - Life Is No Great Mystery 2:43 Phantom Thread: Official Clip - F*** off to Back Where You Came From Phantom Thread: Official Clip - F*** off to Back Where You Came From 4:47 Phantom Thread: Official Clip - For the Hungry Boy Phantom Thread: Official Clip - For the Hungry Boy 2:15 View more videos
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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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