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11. Phantom Thread
Another unique Romantic tale, this story signals the end of the phenomenal acting career of Daniel Day Lewis. The English actor brings his method acting to the fore as Reynolds Woodcock, a dressmaker for the social elite of the 1950's who falls for a waitress who he makes his muse. Lewis doesn't have the weightiest of materials here but makes it all work, making us invest in Woodcock's inner conflict between pursuing his one true human love or focussing on his love of fashion.
Lewis' ability to bring to life a character who should be nothing more than a villainous stereotype and make him three dimensional would be truly remarkable if he hadn't done it so many times before. Lewis has a dynamic but believable chemistry with Vicky Krieps as his new muse Alma, the one lady who truly challenges him. Leslie Manville puts in a stellar performance as Reynold's sibling who helps Woodcock run his business and his life, her initial misgivings about Alma making way for general admiration.
Like the previous entry, the movie won't be for everyone, the very prim and proper feel to the film making it seem at times like a 1950's update of Downton Abbey. Thankfully Lewis is there to let us invest in every detail, his passionate performance bringing a real passion to this tale.