A genius may be paranoid or suave, but he must not be popular. A pair of confidants may be mountains and rivers, or firewood, rice, oil and salt, but they must not be understood by others. Daniel Day-Lewis, the representative of the acting method school, in his work of respite, portrayed a genius tailor who lived alone in his life only for neon clothes and satin, and finally met a "toxic" confidant. His characters are all drama, from eyes to wrinkles to fingertips. If it wasn't for Gary Oldman's reincarnation of Churchill, the best actor would be Daniel.
In terms of the plot, whether it is the obsession with clothing production in the opening, or the sadomasochistic relationship between Alma and Alma, it tells the story of a pair of confidants merging with each other. It's not so much that Alma's poisonous woman is ruthless, it's better to say that this is the spirit that only she understands what he insists and needs. Coupled with exquisite costumes and brilliant lighting, this film is a must-see in the nominations for best picture.
View more about Phantom Thread reviews
