Review of Phantom Thread (2017) by Legitsalt — 17 Apr 2020
In what he claims to be his final role, Daniel Day-Lewis rounds out his oeuvre with another deeply troubled and intricate character. Paul Thomas Anderson’s past effort with Day-Lewis, There Will Be Blood, differs drastically from Phantom Thread but this is only a testament to PTA’s directorial capabilities.
This time DDL plays a troubled tailor, a finicky master of the craft in search of a muse. While the story and its beats are well-trodden, the novelties that PTA brings to the table keep drama and tension high.
Phantom Thread explores the persistence of love and its potentially unhealthy relation with obsession.
This review of Phantom Thread (2017) was written by Legitsalt on 17 Apr 2020.
Phantom Thread has generally received very positive reviews.
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