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EVEN IF THE MOVIE ISN'T WHAT I HOPED FOR THIS ACTOR'S LAST MOVIE TO BE DOESN'T CHANGE THE GREATNESS THAT IS DDL. HE IS A PURE JOY TO WATCH WORK, AND IF HE WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF A WHITE WALL ACTING SOLO, I'D STILL WATCH IN AMAZEMENT. THE MOVIE IS STILL ENTERTAINING,BUT SLOW-PACED AND JUST WEIRD. WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT FROM A PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON FLICK! HAD TO OWN IT!

Perfection in cinematic form is rarely achieved, even in the greatest of films, but one that comes close is Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Phantom Thread”, the story of a fictional renowned fashion designer in London in the mid-1950s who finds his muse in the body of a clumsy, lower class immigrant girl (who might have been a Jewish refugee). Daniel Day-Lewis plays the obdurate couturier Reynolds Woodcock; Vicky Krieps, the muse Alma; and Lesley Manville, Reynolds’ sister and manager Cyril – the three characters comprise the trio of ‘instruments’ of P.T. Anderson’s cinematic chamber film in which every composition, every camera movement, every character nuance is marked by his superior directorial control. The acting of the three stars is incomparable, each perfectly matched to play off each other – sometimes in harmony, sometimes in extreme dissonance – and this may be the finest performance of Day-Lewis’s career, even considering his “Lincoln’ of 2012. But it is Anderson who controls the film with utter mastery, his camera lovingly focusing on close-ups of colored threads guided through lace and thick fabrics, gliding sensuously over luxurious dresses, traveling through the many ornate rooms of the House of Woodcock. Anderson not only directed, he co-wrote the script over several years with Daniel Day-Lewis, and even served as his own cameraman (uncredited). Actually a precise cinematic allegory of the romantic relationship paradigm, the film often echoes Hitchcock (“Vertigo”, “Rebecca”, even “Psycho”) in its portrayal of an obsessive love that serves as a direct metaphor for the forming of a romantic bond with another, yet it also reaches into the rich baroque luxuriousness of Max Ophüls. How much does one have to give up in a relationship? How does one balance a personal creative calling with another’s needs? Do we always “hurt the one we love?” Clichés are both encompassed and transcended in “Phantom Thread”, one of the most intimate, insightful and stylish films of recent years. P.T. Anderson himself operates uncompromisingly here, using every filmmaking technique on a creatively heightened level, and in the service of his own personal art. Even Jonny Greenwood’s opulent score with its twisting piano chords and rapidly-moving strings conveying hallucinatory neuroticism with ghostly melancholy occasionally runs simpatico with the characters, but sometimes intriguingly counter to the image, conveying relationship disharmony, becoming an emotional synthesis for the moment. In future years there is no doubt this film’s reputation will tower. This is the film Anderson has been working towards his whole career, and, so far, his masterpiece.

PTA does it again with a beautiful movie that features an equally beautiful soundtrack. In an age filled with sequels, prequels, reboots, forced diversity, SJW tokenism and cinematic universes, PTA dared to do something that hasn't been done very much in a while. He directed an original film that he wrote himself. Next time you think you may go see a superhero film or big blockbuster, do yourself a favor. Watch something creative that someone wrote themselves and support art or it will fade away.

Excellent movie. There’s no better combination than PTA and DDL. The score in this movie is incredible as well.

A Fashionable Classic tale of New Love and the staleness it can eventually become. The desire for the new and the loss felt when it doesnt fulfill. Beautiful Fashion Landscape. The fastidious way of dressing in detail is almost a story in itself. Loved!! Different, Dark and Glamorous: 5-Star Film!

What a delight Daniel Day-Lewis' final film is. His irascible dressmaker is one of his most fascinating characters and his juvenile tantrums make for ceaseless dramatics. Top-notch acting peppers this divine period piece. A fine bow for a fantastic thespian.

Phantom Thead is an excellent film with great cinematography and a superb performance by the alway amazing Daniel Day-Lewis. This is a gem of a film and will highly recommend.

Paul Thomas Anderson has a knack for penetrating the dark paradoxes of our souls, and he weaves that topic in with a unique and genuine love story. Of course the acting was top notch too.

The relationships between the characters is fascinating and the movie is well acted. Lots of visuals support the story. Thoughtful!

Love Daniel Day Lewis and PT Anderson, but my expectations were set too high by their previous film. Maybe not fair, I still like it, a great period piece.

An absolutely great film featuring yet another amazing performance from Daniel Day Lewis. Gorgeous to look at with a wicked sense of humor.

I love magnolia, there will be blood, the master, etc. though for some reason couldn’t get into this movie.

From all the roles I’ve watched in his career, this was a fine addition to his last roles Daniel Day Lewis acted in.

One of a kind. Daniel Day once again, blew my mind. It's such an amazing, and original film!

Phantom Thread is one of my favorite films, everything from it was so beautiful

Great movie, and this location in Sioux Falls has a fantastic selection of DVDs

Here it is. Proof once again. Paul Thomas Anderson is Mr. Grand Slam!

Another stellar film from Paul Thomas Anderson and Daniel Day-Lewis.

Missed this one in the theater but was worth a blind buy at this price.

Very well acted and performed but can be very long and draged.