Daniel Day-Lewis and Vicky Krieps star in Phantom Thread, a puzzling love story with one of Paul Thomas Anderson's most controversial endings.
Phantom Thread is a controversial love story that ends on a surprising note. With his eighth feature, Paul Thomas Anderson delivers another sophisticated period drama, again bringing life to nuanced characters who aren't exactly good or bad but rather deeply flawed in a refined way. Set in the 1950s, the movie follows Reynolds Woodcock, an acclaimed dressmaker who finds in Alma the muse he always dreamed of.
Alma breaks the stereotype of "the good wife" from the 1950s, which makes her Paul Thomas Anderson's best female character; she cooks Reynolds careful meals, complies with his demands, and works for him — to a certain extent. She also knows how to make Reynolds jealous, goes out by herself, and tames her husband, or his love.
Did Reynolds Know He Was Being Poisoned? There's a threatening suspense in the final breakfast scene, which features Reynolds watching Alma prepare him a poisoned omelet. The score and sharp editing indicate that the film is getting near its climax, and anything could happen in case Reynolds finds out he is being poisoned. It comes as a huge surprise when he contentedly eats and digests the omelet, embracing his sickness and Alma's intentions.
Do Reynolds & Alma Have A Happy Ending? "Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick", says Reynolds, delivering one of the best quotes of any Paul Thomas Anderson movie, signing an armistice in his tumultuous relationship with Alma. By the end of Phantom Thread, Reynolds and Alma seem to have finally understood each other, and they both see a clear path of harmony ahead. It's revealed that Alma was speaking to Dr.
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