Movie No. 11 (2018): PHANTOM THREAD
Phantom Thread (2017)
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps, Lesley Manville
Reynolds Woodcock and his sister run The House of Woodcock, which make dress for the rich and famous. The period is post-war London. Still a bachelor despite success, he seems to have a tailored life. But, not until she meets Alma, a waitress who soon becomes a permanent fixture in The House of Woodcock - as Mannequin, as muse, and as lover. Then Reynolds world is not the same at it used to be as tension builds up.
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps, Lesley Manville
Reynolds Woodcock and his sister run The House of Woodcock, which make dress for the rich and famous. The period is post-war London. Still a bachelor despite success, he seems to have a tailored life. But, not until she meets Alma, a waitress who soon becomes a permanent fixture in The House of Woodcock - as Mannequin, as muse, and as lover. Then Reynolds world is not the same at it used to be as tension builds up.
I must say there's some incoherence in the narrative flow. But, whatever it is it only adds mystery to the movie. The scenes suggesting tension among the three major characters in The House of Woodcock are splendid. But, better than this is the chameleonish transformation of Daniel Day-Lewis into Reynolds Woodcock. In fact, you will never see a hint of Daniel Day-Lewis. That's how good he is here. I can't discount, too, the performances of Krieps and Manville, especially the former.
The movie may not appeal to general audience. But, for me, it's one of the best movies of 2017. Maybe, much better than the perceived front runners in major award-giving organizations.
Date seen: 4.0/4.0
Date seen: February 18, 2018
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