Review of Phantom Thread (2017) by Ian H — 04 Feb 2018
The story of a dress-maker is woven like such. Phantom Thread is a fairy-tale influenced romance, with three perfect characters. I saw myself slightly reflected in Woodcock, and while that may not be a good thing for myself, it shows how realistic Daniel Day-Lewis feels.
Syril serves as an excellent maternal figure, with constantly perfect comedic tension. Although Alma may be the least developed of the three, she is still a very captivating character, with a wonderful performance that is reminiscent of a traditional princess.
The cinematography is done so well that it appears each frame is a perfectly made photo. The score is also fantastic, strings and horn build upon each other, all meticulously controlled by Jonny Greenwood.
Costume design is, as expected, a standout, and the sound mixing is surprisingly well done. A wonderful story about ghosts of the past, and a picasso like characters relationship with them.
This review of Phantom Thread (2017) was written by Ian H on 04 Feb 2018.
Phantom Thread has generally received very positive reviews.
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