Phantom thread (2017)

	Also Known As: Der seidene Faden
	Year of first release: 2017
	Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
	Actors: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps, Leslie Manville
	Country: USA
	Genre: Drama
	Conditions of visioning: 29.01.2018, Schauburg, OV Sneak Preview, English with German subtitle
Synopsis: Set in the glamour of 1950s post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the center of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars and the elite with the style Woodcock. 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 (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. His controlled life is disrupted.
Review: I am a big fan of Daniel Day-Lewis until There will be blood. Because he has great roles and act them greatly! The role of Woodcock is quite boring to me and the acting is quite monotonous. His opening that we are expecting since the beginning happens very late and then is finished. There is no much evolution in the character of Alma apart that she becomes involved in several jobs of the Woodcock house. The most interesting role is Cyril, the omnipresent and potent sister. The only plot that is interesting is the mushroom one. Maybe one needs to like fashion or history of fashion to get into it, unfortunately I did not.  The acting is limited by the roles. I like Vicky Krieps' acting even her role does not says much.
Rating: 2 /10