Phantom Thread (2017)

Updated: Jun 20

R | 2h 10min | 8/10 | #Drama #Romance

Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian)

➱ STORYLINE:

Phantom Thread (2017) is set in the glamorous world of 1950s London. Renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock and his sister Cyril are at the center of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, and socialites. Women come and go through Woodcock’s life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, 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 love.

➱ STAFF REVIEW:

Phantom Thread (2017) is a beautifully crafted film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Daniel Day-Lewis delivers a mesmerizing performance as the meticulous and demanding Reynolds Woodcock. Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville provide strong supporting roles, adding depth to the complex relationships that drive the narrative. The film is visually stunning, with exquisite attention to detail in costume and set design, capturing the elegance of the 1950s fashion world. Jonny Greenwood’s haunting score perfectly complements the film’s tone, making Phantom Thread a captivating and richly textured cinematic experience.

➱ CREDITS:

Director:

- Paul Thomas Anderson

Writers:

- Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring:

- Daniel Day-Lewis as Reynolds Woodcock

- Vicky Krieps as Alma

- Lesley Manville as Cyril

Produced by:

- Paul Thomas Anderson

- Megan Ellison