Rent Phantom Thread (2017)
3.3 of 5 from 1079 ratings
2h 5min
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- Synopsis:
Set in the glamour of 1950's post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the centre of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Women come and go through Woodcock's life until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by the scariest curse of all...love. And so begins a Gothic Romance of twists, turns and power struggles of "pure, delicious pleasure" that is "devilishly funny and luxuriantly sensuous". - Actors:
- Vicky Krieps, Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville, Julie Vollono, Sue Clark, Joan Brown, Harriet Leitch, Dinah Nicholson, Julie Duck, Maryanne Frost, Elli Banks, Amy Cunningham, Amber Brabant, Geneva Corlett, Juliet Glaves, Camilla Rutherford, Gina McKee, Philip Franks, Tony Hansford, Steven F Thompson
- Directors:
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Producers:
- Paul Thomas Anderson, Megan Ellison, Daniel Lupi, JoAnne Sellar
- Writers:
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Others:
- Jonny Greenwood, Mark Bridges
- Studio:
- Universal Pictures
- Genres:
- Drama, Romance
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- Awards:
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 18/06/2018
- Run Time:
- 130 minutes
- Languages:
- Anglicized English Audio Description, English DTS:X, French Audio Description Dolby Digital 2.0, French DTS 5.1, German DTS 5.1, Italian DTS 5.1, Spanish DTS 5.1
- Subtitles:
- Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Camera Tests: With audio commentary by Paul Thomas Anderson
- For the Hungry Boy: A collection of deleted scenes. Music by Jonny Greenwood
- House of Woodcock: Fashion Show narrated by Adam Buxton
- Behind the Scenes: Photographs from the film by Michael Bauman with demo versions of Jonny Greenwood's score
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 18/06/2018
- Run Time:
- 130 minutes
- Languages:
- Canadian French DTS 5.1, English DTS:X, Latin American Spanish DTS 5.1
- Subtitles:
- Canadian French, English Hard of Hearing, Latin American Spanish
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
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Reviews (29) of Phantom Thread
A Fascinating Character Study - Phantom Thread review by PT
If you're looking for action forget it, this is a character based drama, with most of the action taking place within the sumptuous house. Having said that, it is a fascinating film.
Reynolds Woodstock is a dressmaker, his trade learnt from his deceased mother, whom he constantly misses. He has no idea how to treat other women in his life though. Early on we get a glimpse of his behaviour towards women with his current lady friend, whom his toady sister ( brilliantly played by Lesley Manville) offers to give marching orders to, as she knows when her brother has had enough of his current fancy. This gives the impression that this abuse, in the form of mental abuse displayed by Reynolds is a regular occurrence.
He then meets a waitress whom he takes for his new lady companion, namely Alma, played by Vicky Krieps in an impressive role. Alma at first becomes another sycophantic lover, bending to all Reynolds ridicolous whims. Of course, this total obedience is not enough and Reynolds starts to grow tired of his latest conquest. Alma will have to change the game or follow the fate of his previous partners.
There is a hint of mental illness in Reynolds character, perhaps in the form of OCD. Daniel Day Lewis is superb as Reynolds, an arrogant, totally selfish, rude, in short, complete pig of a man.
This film is another wonderful collaboration between the highly talented director and actor. It does not quite reach the absolute classic heights of their first teaming up for the masterpiece ,There Will Be Blood, which I thought was Anderson's and Lewis's greatest work. Nonetheless, a fine film, which I will definitely watch again when it is released on DVD.
16 out of 19 members found this review helpful.
For Daniel Day Lewis addicts only - Phantom Thread review by NR
This is one of the least plausible or convincing films I have seen for a long time. At first glance it looks very beautiful - as you would expect - but the feebleness of the plot is matched only by the stilted, two-dimensional acting of the principals. This may not be their fault - the script is risible - but it does not make for a good film. If you want endless close-up shots of Day Lewis (and he is handsome enough), it is perhaps worth watching. Otherwise, ignore it.
5 out of 13 members found this review helpful.
This is a superlative example of modern film. - Phantom Thread review by DW
Unhurried & understated, this is a fascinating story of love & dependency. The plot line is easy to accept as being realistic whilst absorbing. I'm glad I ignored the negative reviews.
4 out of 4 members found this review helpful.