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Phantom Thread

2017
2h 10m
Set in 1950s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover. (imdb)
Directed by:
Paul Thomas Anderson Paul Thomas Anderson
Written by:
Paul Thomas Anderson Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring:
Daniel Day-Lewis Daniel Day-Lewis Lesley Manville Lesley Manville Gina Mckee Gina Mckee Richard Graham Julia Davis Julia Davis Camilla Rutherford Vicky Krieps Vicky Krieps Brian Gleeson Jane Perry Julie Vollono
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UK, USA
Languages:
English, French
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2017
2h 10m
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theficionadotheficionado
Rated 11 Feb 2018
100
97th
Phantom Thread is an examination of romantic relationship as a form of gamesmanship and one-upmanship. In an early scene, Alma accuses Woodcock of playing a game. He challenges her: "A game? What is the nature of my game?" But that stance is a feint, designed to disorient. Later, he tells her, in so many words, that playing a game is only fun when you're winning. By the end, he has discovered the perverse pleasures of losing, of having a worthy challenger. And that makes PT weirdly romantic.
Rated 11 Feb 2018
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 10 Feb 2018
92
92nd
Analogies and complexities run deep. To paraphrase the legend Edith Head, a good piece of clothing highlights one's assets, and minimizes one's weaknesses. PTA applies the analogy to marriage, but a marriage made of two almost comically unyielding and deeply internalized personalities. Each tiny tug on the fabric, nip and tuck, is tantamount to revolution. So every detail is exquisite. But what's remarkable is the delicate sashay of each character, from seeing their worst to finding their best.
Rated 10 Feb 2018
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 02 Apr 2018
6
86th
the most self-effacing film of anderson's career, about an obsessive, controlling artist whose deepest desire, unbeknownst to him, is self-sabotage (recall pattinson in COSMOPOLIS, inserting a flaw into his own suffocatingly perfect system). it's the saboteur's film though, like if one of hitchcock's heroines adjusted his film to her liking, breaking rules and opening doors and adding ingredients until, like she through his, he's made perfect through her work. that's love. that's filmmaking.
Rated 02 Apr 2018
aaautinAAAutin
Rated 07 Feb 2018
51
49th
(THE PUKE OF BURGUNDY)
Rated 07 Feb 2018
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 06 Jan 2018
95
98th
PTA creates and dissects the world of a master. A place where precision and passion are carefully woven together and slowly undone by the quiet volatility of love. It feels like a treat to get a glimpse into the function of the muse and the reciprocal impact of this kind of relationship. I found such a profound beauty in watching the progression, its hard to say I've seen a better film in 2017.
Rated 06 Jan 2018
paxtonPaxton
Rated 02 Mar 2018
70
65th
I'm sure this rating will rise upon review, but I hope to God I don't have to review this again anytime soon. Deliberate and dry. I've read that it's possibly the greatest romantic comedy. Knowing nothing going into it I kept waiting for someone to get murdered. AAAutin's review is possibly the greatest single review on this entire site.
Rated 02 Mar 2018
icybrianIcyBrian
Rated 01 Feb 2018
76
58th
This is one of those movies that's beautifully shot, beautifully directed, beautifully acted, and beautifully put together, but that I just couldn't connect with in a meaningful way. Objectively, I know it's a great film, but it just didn't grab me or do anything for me.
Rated 01 Feb 2018
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 18 Feb 2018
9
90th
Whereas PTA's earlier films used to capture my undivided attention with their filmmaking prowess, I was surprised to find myself enjoying his latest film for its thoughtful, at times unbearable ambiguity. Bound to polarize viewers unwilling to be challenged by its provocative and playful nature, Phantom Thread is about as good as cinema gets and a fitting swan song for DDL to bid the silver screen farewell to and play online poker all day.
Rated 18 Feb 2018
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 06 Feb 2018
5
91st
An immaculately conceived and produced period piece which takes unexpected and bizarre turns that reveal there's something far more to it - something darker, livelier, funnier - than its surface pleasures. It's equal parts Merchant Ivory and dark comedy (c'mon, the guy's name is WOODCOCK), by way of the Bronte sisters' gothic fatalism. PTA proves not only that he's the consummate formalist of modern film, but that he can twist that formality into something shockingly pleasurable.
Rated 06 Feb 2018
guy_piranhaguy piranha
Rated 08 Feb 2018
80
90th
maya rudolph obviously knows a lot about mushrooms.
Rated 08 Feb 2018
nrooNroo
Rated 15 Jan 2018
85
93rd
Very perverted; I loved it.
Rated 15 Jan 2018
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 26 Jan 2018
40
38th
*SPOILERS* Enjoyed the first half, right up until the...let's say sickness. From that point on everything became pretty dull. The finale was eye-brow raising...but I walked out of the theatre with a shrug. Vicky Krieps was impressively Daniel Day-Lewis' equal, so it's odd she was the only one of the three main actors not to get an Oscar nomination. Still, I haven't liked a Paul Thomas Anderson-directed film since "Magnolia". That was last century!
Rated 26 Jan 2018
schnofelschnofel
Rated 01 Feb 2018
92
98th
Woodcock, who has always maintained a distance towards his muses, is finally cursed and broken by love. He wants everything of Alma and she in turn of him. It is said that the secret to being a fully formed man is to simultaneously be a child and a father figure. Alma gets him there. She fills his lust for life and beauty in ways we could never fathom. And what a perverse romance this is! What a fulfilling meal! Anderson reaches the peak of his avant-garde classicism.
Rated 01 Feb 2018
gideonGideon
Rated 02 Apr 2018
2
59th
Phantom Dread is meticulously made, that much is clear and that's where the positives end, except from DDL, of course. PTA has always been a bit of a hack to me, ever since he stated he didn't really know what kind of a film The Master would be, on the cutting table. The story of PT goes no further than fabric deep, that's my main issue with it. Nothing really happens, nothing profound as you might expect. For the love of f-ck, Daniel, continue acting until you die. Film needs you.
Rated 02 Apr 2018
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 02 Feb 2018
90
91st
I bet this is what Morrissey wishes his personal life looked like, except with Morrissey he could potentially afford it
Rated 02 Feb 2018
jakeaestheteJakeAesthete
Rated 19 Jan 2018
74
73rd
Merchant-Ivory coming apart at the seams...
Rated 19 Jan 2018
stariachistariachi
Rated 28 Feb 2018
85
91st
This is precise and marvelous filmmaking. Rich characters, beautiful music, great storytelling and incredible performances. Left me feeling shattered and uplifted at the same time. And obviously PTA knows a thing or two about marriages.
Rated 28 Feb 2018
dean_franzDean Franz
Rated 27 Feb 2018
90
89th
It's basicly Andersons "Barry Lyndon" in that it's his most breathtakingly gorgeous and it's not going to be anyones favorite of his. Still, I have to say I loved this- Apart from its beautiful exterior, there are dazzlingly wonderful performances (Krieps missteps a few times but by and large handles herself admirably among masters of the craft like Manville and the incomperable Day-Lewis), Greenwoods fantastic score and a delightfully understated sense of dark humor and perversion. Exquisite.
Rated 27 Feb 2018
actionbergActionberg
Rated 21 Jan 2018
95
97th
Anderson never seems to settle for anything less than complex emotions that you simply can't stop going over in your head. In one moment we'll find the principals entwined in palpable yet completely unspoken affection, and the next their fallible, selfish tendencies will blast them apart again, and for some reason the thread never feels lost in their chaos. The photography is unbelievable and the music is as inscrutable and delicious as the story. I predict this film's going to age very well.
Rated 21 Jan 2018
yiannosYiannos
Rated 20 May 2018
65
60th
PTA is a skilled craftsman, but the micro and macro perspectives in his work are often curiously unbalanced.Why are his male characters so pathetic and neurotic? Just because. Does he have anything to say about their neurosis? Not really. Do we really believe that Reynolds and Alma are inextricably bound in a semi-morbid way? Not really, or at least I didn't, yet it's hard to deny the obvious pleasures of the performances and the costumes, even if they don't add up to much in the final analysis.
Rated 20 May 2018
bownBown
Rated 07 Feb 2018
91
94th
PTA's funniest and most bizarre film to date, and one of the most knowingly absurd gothic romances I've consumed. DDL inhabits the role as always, while Vicky Krieps surprisingly proves herself more than capable of matching him beat for beat. Greenwood's best score up til now.
Rated 07 Feb 2018
felixgartnerfelixgartner
Rated 13 Aug 2018
100
94th
While I and most likely many other thought that the relationship would end with a dissolution, it is the exact opposite way, just like in real life. What makes the relationship bitter and pathological, what makes them think of dissolution is the precise thing that makes it work. We are attached to persons, things, ideas in a pathological way, and accepting the way we are involved with them is the only way to overcome the inherent misery. The only relationship is the pathological one.
Rated 13 Aug 2018
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 27 Feb 2018
6
53rd
Exquisitely and meticulously put together. If this is the last we see of Daniel Day-Lewis than its a shame but also a worthy performance. Never quite fully captured me in the end and hasn't sat with me afterwards which is quite bizarre for a PTA flick.
Rated 27 Feb 2018
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 21 Jan 2018
75
62nd
It might be time for me to accept the fact that PTA is going to have a hard time topping some of his earlier films in my mind. The acting here is good, it looks great, is oddly charming at times, and I think Jonny Greenwood's score was the best of all his collaborations with PTA. At the same time, I kept waiting for something a bit more to happen and it never really did. It's still a perfectly decent film, but with PTA I always hope for more.
Rated 21 Jan 2018
kasperlKasperL
Rated 01 Mar 2018
60
50th
A very well-acted and very nicely shot portrait of not very likeable characters. I didn't like the story very much either, but the score was great.
Rated 01 Mar 2018
thewirethewire
Rated 04 Dec 2017
95
96th
Reynolds is the perfect character for Day-Lewis to bid farewell through. He's a man whose lifelong passion serves as both sustinence and poison. His fascination in and love for fabric constantly undercut by its necessity for flesh. A man who dresses to disguise, to perform, to exist. When that is taken away - what is there but the heart wrenching and cruel come down? Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
Rated 04 Dec 2017
ericamblerericambler
Rated 01 Jan 2018
92
97th
PHANTOM THREAD is simply ravishing in multiple senses of the word, from its impeccable visual style to its roiling romantic tension, which is measured out with perfect precision. Fastidious without being fussy, it is especially rewarding for the attentive viewer looking beyond another extraordinary, volcanic performance from Daniel Day-Lewis. The movie that proves the simplest and quietest moments are often the most riveting.
Rated 01 Jan 2018
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 05 Feb 2018
73
79th
Anderson does a lot with quite little in "Phantom Thread". The characters are paper-thin, but he creates a veritable barrage on the senses with his in-your-face visual style and heavy use of Jonny Greenwood's excellent score, as well as the vibrant and well-delivered dialogue. The power struggle between Woodcock and Alma takes up the whole screen, and would ultimately seem over-the-top were it not for the air of black humor rendering it amusingly grotesque and quirkily grandiose.
Rated 05 Feb 2018
p_u_l_pP u l p
Rated 05 Apr 2018
86
95th
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.
Rated 05 Apr 2018
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 05 Feb 2018
90
95th
PT Anderson's characters, as per usual, are complex and deeply flawed to the point that many viewers likely feel disgusted. But, as with other work, Anderson embellishes their drive and dedication to help explore why they are who they are. Phantom Thread's three leads are perfectly displayed and spit fire and wit across a gorgeous tapestry. Rich with influences of Hitchcock, Phantom Thread is a sight to behold.
Rated 05 Feb 2018
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 19 Feb 2018
99
97th
Intense, draining character study of morbidly unpleasant people -- though in Anderson's expert hands, and with a formidable ensemble headed by Day-Lewis' hypnotically enigmatic lead, it becomes an utterly captivating powerhouse; technically outstanding and unlike anything Anderson has done before, yet somehow completely typical of Anderson. Twists and turns abound in this strange and sordid story (not least in Woodcock's bizarre relationship with sister Manville) -- an indescribable experience.
Rated 19 Feb 2018
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 27 Dec 2017
87
97th
Sumptuous and surprising and dark and very funny - plus all the craftsmanship and skill one expects from PTA.
Rated 27 Dec 2017
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 28 Jan 2018
89
93rd
Delirious and engrossing portrait of an incredibly messed-up relationship between two personalities locked in a cycle of vying for control. Funny in all the right ways. Daniel Day Lewis does an excellent job in what may be his last role, though if anything Johnny Greenwood is the one who really proves their worth here. Vicky Krieps also holds her own spectacularly.
Rated 28 Jan 2018
igormacheteigormachete
Rated 25 Feb 2018
85
81st
Fantastic movie. Such strong, well defined and compelling characters alone is enough to justify watching it
Rated 25 Feb 2018
korteeKortee
Rated 26 Feb 2018
69
60th
For all the men out there who are in love with DD Lewis - he doesn't know who you are. And overrating his movies won't help you.
Rated 26 Feb 2018
pratchett3Pratchett3
Rated 08 Aug 2018
7
50th
does a great job of making it so you're just dying to know why this guy is such a psycho, what happened between him and his mother and that wedding dress, why does he have this weird perfectionist complex, even hints at it being the core of his personality in a (wonderful, imo) weird illness/dream sequence, and then NEVER ANSWERS IT, the movie just ends all weirdly, PTA what the hell man, did you run out of money or something?
Rated 08 Aug 2018
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 29 Jan 2018
75
77th
Beautifully unsettling from beginning to end. Of course the great craftsmanship you expect from PTA. And damn is there some really twisted humor.
Rated 29 Jan 2018
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 28 Jan 2018
84
89th
Truly an experience watching these characters unfold. Feels like an homage to Bergman, but still has that PTA intensity.
Rated 28 Jan 2018
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 13 Aug 2018
75
66th
The score is a thing of beauty, the coloring and shot composition are immaculate, the performances are astounding, but the story came off more than a little thin. I imagine with a rewatch I may enjoy the narrative more.
Rated 13 Aug 2018
ytadelYtadel
Rated 23 May 2018
6
70th
Of Toxic Marriage and Poison Mushrooms: A Fairy Tale
Rated 23 May 2018
langelundLangelund
Rated 02 Mar 2018
90
94th
"The tea is going out; the interruption is staying right here with me." PTA's most compelling and complete movie since Blood, by far.
Rated 02 Mar 2018
janusjanus
Rated 21 Jan 2018
75
64th
Alternately flatters and sharply banishes expectations. Like The Master, it focuses on a relationship with a complex and ever-shifting power dynamic. Jonny Greenwood proves again he's easily the best thing to happen to film music in the last 10 years.
Rated 21 Jan 2018
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 09 Apr 2018
100
90th
Absolutely too long - the first half of the film is virtually without any kind of driving force. I'm sure a lot of it could have been cut for a better pace. That said, as time goes on it gets better and better. It's a stylish, solid piece as usual by PTA and DDL is a joy to watch every time.
Rated 09 Apr 2018
amerigoamerigo
Rated 04 Feb 2018
77
46th
Yeah, okay, the acting performances are sterling and the stuffiness of those old London houses is palpable. Plus you've got the hyper-realism and PTA is really relishing those heady id/ego/superego symbols superimposed over his main characters, but ultimately it all feels a bit hollow. Cause it's like so what? What is the movie even saying besides some vague pontifications on relationships being a willful and willing self-harm?
Rated 04 Feb 2018
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 03 Oct 2018
75
77th
There was something so very annoying about the strange main character played by Daniel Day-Lewis. Vicky Krieps, his love interest, was almost entirely fascinating. The story is so very odd that it becomes interesting and engaging. Great eccentricities can only be borne of great abilities. This was sometimes hard to enjoy, but with a little perseverance, you can find something to like and take away with you. Very good acting, music and production quality. Well worth watching.
Rated 03 Oct 2018
bowfingerbowfinger
Rated 19 Mar 2019
65
60th
I needed this to be more grotesque, like really grotesque, like "Winesburg, Ohio" grotesque. Or is it already that grotesque, but I'm now too old to see it? I'll never know, because I can't bear to watch it again.
Rated 19 Mar 2019
syntheseizurSyntheseizur
Rated 13 Jan 2019
82
70th
Even past the complex web of associations it makes between artistry, ego, love, sacrifice, and purpose, Phantom Thread is primarily about both the impossibility and necessity of communication and communion and an elegant vision of the recklessness of romance. Aesthetically intimate but emotionally cold, the movie dismantles love in a way I've never seen, illustrating the self-destruction and psychological violence of romantic compromise in brutally snippy encounters.
Rated 13 Jan 2019
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 22 Jan 2018
79
61st
I know and can appreciate that this a good movie. It's PTA. But, man, another movie about an asshole and control freak. Yes, he is a manchild, his name is Woodcock for christ sake. Yes, he is abusive. And although the twist with how our heroine Alma reacts to is super interesting, ultimately: I was bored.
Rated 22 Jan 2018
feublofeublo
Rated 07 Jan 2018
90
90th
PTA beautifully uses sight and sound to create an emotional masterpiece. His craft is truly evident with the build-up of these flawed characters. Through Reynolds and Alma, he unveils the complexity of love with detail, humor and humanity. Incredibly put together.
Rated 07 Jan 2018
vinegarbobVinegarBob
Rated 14 Feb 2018
85
89th
This film is the inverse of Anderson's There Will Be Blood. It's meticulously staged and acted, and delves deeper into the psyche of its protagonist - a more three dimensional character than There Will Be Blood's aptly named Daniel Plainview. And while observing an introverted tailor with an oedipal complex slowly unravel is not as viscerally exhilarating as watching an avaricious oil baron's relentless rise to power, it is nevertheless intriguing in its own intricate and slightly twisted way.
Rated 14 Feb 2018
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 01 Mar 2018
75
87th
Delicate filmmaking of the highest order. The psychological development of the two lead characters is just slightly off. Also a better tailor oriented film than Kingsman 2.
Rated 01 Mar 2018
atim2ATiM2
Rated 29 Jan 2018
82
73rd
Acted well and stunningly filmed by PTA, Phantom Thread is ultimately weighed down by its screenplay which (although it has a moment or two of pure brilliance) too often feels either too slow or rushed, and tries to introduce too many elements into the story without justifying them.
Rated 29 Jan 2018
sellissellis
Rated 15 Jan 2018
93
93rd
If Punch Drunk Love was about falling in love, Phantom Thread is about staying in love. The characters, veiled portraits of the artists (both PTA and DDL). Lesley Manville and Vicky Krieps are equally as transfixing as DDL. They try to understand how to let both love and work/art/purpose coexist. The only routine habitable seems to be that of destruction and rebuilding. Masterful work from a master.
Rated 15 Jan 2018
damildamil
Rated 12 Feb 2018
75
81st
I could never really work out where exactly it was going, but it wasn't full of obnoxious twists or anything like that. To be completely honest, there were one or two parts where I was a little bit bored, but for the most part, it was very intriguing. The film is exquisite-looking from the cinematography to the costumes to the direction - all beautiful, but not ostentatious. Daniel Day-Lewis was excellent, of course. All in all, another win from one of the true modern cinematic masters.
Rated 12 Feb 2018
jlfmJLFM
Rated 10 Feb 2018
100
99th
Totally intoxicating. Daniel Day-Lewis is obviously outstanding, but Lesley Manville quietly steals every scene she's in.
Rated 10 Feb 2018
mspraguemsprague
Rated 04 Mar 2018
70
60th
DDL is quite good in this. The English, they can be a strange lot.
Rated 04 Mar 2018
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 29 Mar 2018
80
81st
enteresan, ikircikli bir hissiyatı var. tıpkı hikayenin ses, koku ve açlık rutinlerini andırırcasına bir yandan yavaş yavaş bir ilişki nezdinde meselelerini açıyor, diğer yandan içkin biçimde oyuncu, komik yoklamalara sığınıyor. bir anlatıyı bu kadar yalın gözükmesine rağmen bu denli ince, mecrayı bu derece yücelten biçimde ortaya koymak çok büyük bir beceri.
Rated 29 Mar 2018
neonmanNeonman
Rated 22 Feb 2018
84
77th
PTA drops some of his usual directorial antics to channel the main character here in this very deliberate and carefully woven fairy-tale. The three leads work well, with Manville getting the majority of the sharp icy lines, making me wish she was more a part of the story. The back-and-forths between DDL and Krieps are at times simply stunning to watch, unraveling this relationship in oftentimes humourous manners. A rewatch is needed to see just how complex, or deceptively simple, it really is.
Rated 22 Feb 2018
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 31 Jan 2023
83
76th
Rich fashion designer hates a loud breakast in PTA movie: oh the symbolism, depth of character, and performance. Exquisique! Rich fashion designer hates a loud breakast in real life: oh jump off a bridge you fucking twat.
Rated 31 Jan 2023
stewballStewball
Rated 28 Jan 2018
60
28th
Except for parts of the second half, very plodding all the way through. More of a dirge than a swan song. The plot twist did raise the interest level a bit.
Rated 28 Jan 2018
shalevshalev
Rated 11 Feb 2018
81
56th
Not so settling, but not so unsettling.
Rated 11 Feb 2018
staryarabbistaryarabbi
Rated 19 Feb 2018
30
14th
Yes it's really meticulous and well-knit like one of Reynolds' designs, but to be honest, I don't really care about the downfall of aristocracy in the wake of the rise of mass culture/society. There are thousands of films narrating that transition and this one adds nothing to it. PTA's obsession with Ophuls' oeuvre shouldn't make him do the same movies. I couldn't stop thinking how unnecessary and spoiled the film was, with all that money spent for costumes and set, like Reynolds himself.
Rated 19 Feb 2018
thorn969thorn969
Rated 04 Feb 2018
65
65th
Very elegant and interesting movie. It was definitely lovely and well-acted and kinda thoughtful. It kinda didn't have that much story and was a bit boring. I don't think it is really Oscar-worthy, but it was nice.
Rated 04 Feb 2018
emeraldguardEmeraldGuard
Rated 14 Jan 2018
60
27th
Nonsensical and detestable, but it looked and sounded nice. And I admired his work ethic.
Rated 14 Jan 2018
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 29 Jan 2018
6
95th
The more I think about this the more I love it. The sound design is perfect, the score is great, obviously DDL kills it in his role, but Krieps surprised me with her performance in a good way and those car scenes! My favourite scene was the proposal scene with the slow zoom in on them. So good!
Rated 29 Jan 2018
imnotlaughinimnotlaughin
Rated 08 Jun 2018
80
89th
A beautiful, unique, and sophisticated depiction of the relationships between mortality, ambition, inspiration, admiration, love, and the sense of fulfillment.
Rated 08 Jun 2018
twincinematwincinema
Rated 31 Jan 2018
85
85th
This film is a wild ride -- a statement I didn't think I would make after I saw the trailer. It took me a while to "figure out" the character of Woodcock, as I went from finding him grating to a hilarious, ridiculous figure. The last hour is magnificent, and made me chef kiss my fingers.
Rated 31 Jan 2018
lintonmyroxylintonmyroxy
Rated 31 May 2020
83
43rd
"He's set in his ways, and she's a contrarian. This summer..." It was definitely my fault for wanting DDL to channel Plainview, but I was still disappointed.
Rated 31 May 2020
djrossdjross
Rated 17 May 2018
74
84th
Deadpan Albeesque (1962), or in other words Bernesque (1964, a date that is somewhat surprising: I'd always assumed the order of appearance was the other way around) psychodrama of the "whatever works" variety, to put it in Allenesque terms (2009). As such, and as was equally the case for this trio of just-mentioned precursors, it may be taken as critical comment on an age in which relationships tend to be understood and judged in terms that are rather one-dimensional, or at best two.
Rated 17 May 2018
filliganFilligan
Rated 23 Jan 2018
94
90th
Feels like a return to form for PTA, and a return to form for him is a splash of new filmmaking and story ideas seamlessly interwoven with each other. He knows exactly the kind of story he's crafted and the exact best way to showcase it; classical in presentation with his usual elegance factor ratcheted up a few dials. The cast, of course, magnificent, but I felt the truest star of the show was Greenwood's score.
Rated 23 Jan 2018
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 28 Feb 2018
84
84th
Paul Thomas Anderson is a brilliant filmmaker. His movies are always so unique and beautiful to look at. I'm always on board to see whatever he comes out with. This film is not that much about clothes, but is more about toxic relationships. Literally. It's like watching a psychological horror movie. No one is getting stabbed or mutilated, but after every icy confrontation between Daniel Day-Lewis & Vicky Krieps & Lesley Manville you want to yell at the screen, "Just get out of there! Run!"
Rated 28 Feb 2018
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 17 Feb 2018
67
44th
Rvw. Probably gonna remember it being worse and doubt i'll wanna watch it again unless i wanna pay more attention to ddl performance even though it wasnt great
Rated 17 Feb 2018
philamentalphilamental
Rated 01 May 2018
79
78th
Sumptuous viewing as you would expect from PTA. I was fascinated by the relationship that developed and evolved between the three central characters, all of whom were superbly performed by DDL, Krieps and Manville. I found myself connecting and understanding with each character and the conclusion was deeply satisfying for me personally. I can see why this won't connect with some viewers but I enjoyed Phantom Thread even though it was sad knowing we are unlikely to see DDL on screen again.
Rated 01 May 2018
sagesledgeSageSledge
Rated 11 Feb 2018
80
59th
Disquieting in the way that very few films are, "Phantom Thread" leaves you with a pit in your stomach and a thousand questions on your mind. For what reason, I surely won't spoil. To do so would do a disservice to everything Paul Thomas Anderson has worked so hard to convey. Lewis is phenomenal, as always, as is Krieps, and from a production standpoint the film is beyond flawless, but a more defined narrative would've helped bring it all together, at least for me. Bizarre, yet brilliant.
Rated 11 Feb 2018
radumsmnradumsmn
Rated 25 Feb 2018
83
94th
I had no idea PTA can write such a humane story and then give it soul with his usual craft.
Rated 25 Feb 2018
lupisterlupister
Rated 03 Sep 2018
18
18th
A non story. It says nothing deep about the industry, the craft, the man, the love between them etc.
Rated 03 Sep 2018
saudadesaudade
Rated 03 Mar 2018
89
99th
Restrained and arhythmic. But the ending drank my milkshake.
Rated 03 Mar 2018
pluggedinPluggedIN
Rated 25 Jan 2018
30
22nd
Director Paul Thomas Anderson's work is, to be blunt, an acquired taste. Though the director is unquestionably talented, Anderson's most recent movies tend to be chilly, profane and troubling. From the apocalyptic Western There Will Be Blood to the unsettling, cult-themed reveal of The Master, Anderson doesn't seek to win his audience's affections as much as he wants to intrigue and vaguely repel them--even as he weaves a captivating story that's nearly impossible to shut off or shut down.
Rated 25 Jan 2018
armilioArmilio
Rated 17 Jun 2018
70
63rd
A great characters depiction, but i didn't find the characters so much interesting.
Rated 17 Jun 2018
snbutlersnbutler
Rated 07 Feb 2018
90
99th
Intoxicating and enrapturing, even if I'm not sure Reynold's sub-Freudian mummy issues were necessary in order to explore the themes of power dynamics and the roles of trust and vulnerability in relationships.
Rated 07 Feb 2018
thuckabethuckabe
Rated 15 Feb 2018
95
95th
Delicate, beautiful. PTA and DDL are masters, and it is a joy to watch their pristine crafts on display in the same film.
Rated 15 Feb 2018
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 20 Jan 2018
5
93rd
Measured and mounted with sophistication, a decorum illustrative of its milieu but counterpoint to its very soul. Not content with simplicity, Anderson's absurdist streak shines through when Phantom Thread takes a deep, dark dive into bizarre and unpredictable territory. Sociopathy is the least of these characters' disturbances. The reciprocity of love and detest makes for the cruelest mind games and food fights, and eventually one realizes the proper diagnosis might be psychopathy.
Rated 20 Jan 2018
natebarriosnatebarrios
Rated 29 Dec 2017
90
97th
The most restrained of PTA's films. Sharp, dark, funny, and a work of beauty.
Rated 29 Dec 2017
rurusmasherRuruSmasher
Rated 24 Apr 2020
95
90th
An engrossing experience and a twisted love story to give me the shivers. Simply wonderfully acted and shot. Nice atmosphere. And to me, it's all about the vulnerability of Woodcock that Alma challenges in unexpected, pretty um toxic ways.
Rated 24 Apr 2020
sveneriksvenerik
Rated 25 Jun 2018
100
99th
A beguiling, intoxicating masterpiece from PTA. Krieps is the standout, holding her own against Day-Lewis and Manville. Frightening and hilarious, riveting and diverting.
Rated 25 Jun 2018
driscarpindriscarpin
Rated 11 Feb 2018
97
96th
A verdade é que passamos o filme inteiro com os olhos da personagem da Vicky Krieps, sabemos que a beleza de Daniel Day-Lewis é infinita, ele é a própria encarnação de um filme do PTA, lindo porém com personagens cheios de podridão e é com a mesma que gosto meus filmes. Será que as pessoas podem entender que essa é a real natureza humana e dos relacionamentos e não aquela coisa sanitariezada que idealizam? DVDSCR TiTAN
Rated 11 Feb 2018
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 04 Mar 2018
80
95th
Excellent.
Rated 04 Mar 2018
rossRoss
Rated 01 Mar 2018
55
50th
A slow and uneventful story with some surprises. Great as input for discussions, less so for entertainment.
Rated 01 Mar 2018
dunetailsdunetails
Rated 30 Mar 2018
60
38th
Look;I enjoyed The Master,I like PTA and DDL, and the craft on this movie is as high as ever. I just find the characters here incomprehensible at times,and DDL plays a bit of an asshole. I just don't think this movie is for me,and that's ok, at least it's a work of originality.Give it a shot yourself definitely.
Rated 30 Mar 2018
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 22 Aug 2019
70
76th
good movie
Rated 22 Aug 2019
auhasarderikauhasarderik
Rated 05 Mar 2018
9
93rd
This is a very strange shape, some innermost, gorgeous yet toxic delicacy crouched into itself, allowing us a playful peek inside. Cries for a rewatch, but seems to be poisonous. Beware.
Rated 05 Mar 2018
icarusIcarus
Rated 28 Jan 2018
91
91st
Exquisite.
Rated 28 Jan 2018
aceysaid10AceySaid10%
Rated 12 Feb 2018
87
92nd
Play on, playa!
Rated 12 Feb 2018
ilglynxilglynx
Rated 11 Mar 2018
88
74th
I love a good-old twisted love story.
Rated 11 Mar 2018
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 15 Sep 2019
75
69th
Gone are the expansive gritty worlds of early PTA and the sprawling settings of his early 2010s period - here we have PTA's filmmaking essence distilled to its purest, a meditative piece powerful in its quietness. Also, I think this is the first time I've completely loved anything Radiohead-adjacent, but goddamn what a score.
Rated 15 Sep 2019
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 15 Feb 2024
93
80th
Wish I could see this on a bigger screen.
Rated 15 Feb 2024
judsonladyjudsonlady
Rated 12 Jun 2018
50
14th
Apparently if a film is artistic then it is ok for it to be all about a dysfunctional relationship. It's ok for the man to be verbally and emotionally abusive and the woman to continually poison him. Not the Daniel Day-Lewis that I want to remember. Guess I will have to rewatch Lincoln soon.
Rated 12 Jun 2018
jetsetsoulJetSetSoul
Rated 02 Feb 2019
100
90th
Perfectly texture statement of intent: meticulous art can also be the most moving.
Rated 02 Feb 2019
chengmingchengming
Rated 05 May 2020
90
97th
I often wonder what kind of film Kubrick would shoot if he were around today. I think this might be as close as we can get. The way it not just creates, but imposes a whole world, the attention to every last detail, the sure-footed storytelling... All that supported by phenomenal cinematography and strong acting all around. My kind of cinema!
Rated 05 May 2020
kito1kito1
Rated 01 Mar 2019
80
89th
Beautiful music flows through this film, the characters are good (especially the protagonist), and the story unfolds slowly and delicately.
Rated 01 Mar 2019

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