Miguel Ravelo Correcámara Feb 24, 2026

Combined with a score by Jonny Greenwood...breathtaking art direction, and masterful direction, "Phantom Thread" presents one of the most disturbing and corrosive love stories in contemporary cinema. [Full review in Spanish]

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Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Jul 23, 2025 5/5

"Phantom Thread" is a exquisite film of elevated aesthetics that drape over a scintillating story of tumultuous potential discord.

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Hayley Croke Loud and Clear Reviews Oct 25, 2024 4.5/5

A beautifully crafted, incredibly intentional film that doesn’t waste a single frame. The performances from Krieps and Day-Lewis will make you feel like you are watching a ceremonious dance performed by two highly seasoned veterans of the arts.

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Brandon Taylor The New Yorker Mar 27, 2023

A simple thing, a robe, and yet it captures so much of what it feels like to have passed so close to disaster...

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Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Aug 24, 2022 5/5

“Phantom Thread” reveals a dialed-back Paul Thomas Anderson in top form. His writing is spellbinding. His direction is daring and confident. The look of the film is as beautiful as rare Flemish lace.

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Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Mar 16, 2022 4/4

Phantom Thread has more feeling and emotional range in its restrained drama than some of his other works - this is certainly the most raw emotion he's produced since Punch Drunk Love (2002).

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John Serba Decider Jan 21, 2022

Phantom Thread is a low-key PTA classic. Seen it already? Well, watch it again.

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Milana Vujkov Lola On Film Jul 29, 2021 2/5

A love story for narcissists, deceptively tender to the touch, an exquisite cashmere cardigan concealing its cold, cold heart.

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Fletcher Powell KMUW - Wichita Public Radio Jul 20, 2021

Not everyone will see what we uncover in the same way, not every meaning becomes clear, but the result is gorgeous, provocative, and mesmerizing.

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Jim Rohner Battleship Pretension Apr 14, 2021

Daniel Day-Lewis was phenomenal as always...

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Ian Brill Battleship Pretension Apr 13, 2021

Anderson's masterful craftsmanship makes clear that is where the passion is found, making the climactic moment of this film one of the strangest yet most romantic moments in a year of strange romances.

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David Walsh World Socialist Web Site Feb 11, 2021

Critics and audiences have responded to Anderson's latest film in part because of what it is not: children's fare, violent bombast, superhero and comic book nonsense. Phantom Thread stands out to that degree.

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Jason Best Marie Claire Dec 29, 2020

An exquisite weave of gothic romance and haute couture comedy.

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Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Dec 5, 2020 6/10

In Anderson's world, love is psychotic and sickening and irrational - and it must be fought for.

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Dan Buffa KSDK News (St. Louis) Nov 10, 2020

Taking in Phantom Thread is like sitting down at a bar, asking the bartender for something strong, and finishing whatever is put in front of you. You are guaranteed to love it, but have no idea initially what it is.

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Paul McGuire Grimes KSTP-TV (St. Paul, MN) Nov 5, 2020 5/5

If this is Daniel Day-Lewis' last movie, then he retires with a masterpiece bookending his illustrious career.

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Matthew St. Clair Cinema Sentries Oct 9, 2020

It's one of those films that doesn't answer every question that audience members have upon first glance. But it'll probably have us studying and analyzing it for years to come because it is spectacular.

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Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 20, 2020 4.0/4.0

I kind of get the feeling that Paul Thomas Anderson doesn't completely buy into the whole idea that love is patient and love is kind and all that jazz.

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Jason Fraley WTOP (Washington, D.C.) Aug 29, 2020 2.5/4

"Phantom Thread" is a film to admire for its dazzling visuals and power performances, but frustrating to consume as an audience experience due to its shaky script. Beware of Best Picture nominees that lack screenplay nominations.

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Zehra Phelan Flavourmag Aug 19, 2020 5/5

A sumptuously crafted masterpiece of icy opulence, elegance and a rigid yet bold humour.

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