Saturday 18 November 2023

Phantom Thread (2 Stars)


Reynolds Woodcock is a dressmaker who lives and works in London. His company, which he calls the House of Woodcock, makes dresses for upper class women, including countesses and princesses throughout Europe.

While visiting a restaurant he's fascinated by Alma, a foreign waitress. Her nationality isn't stated, but it's a name popular in Spain and Hungary. Her accent sounds eastern European. She moves in with him, expecting a romance, but they sleep in separate rooms, and she has to share Reynolds with his sister Cyril, the woman he loves most. She fights in vain for his attention and a closer relationship.

The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, which I find remarkable. The pace is painfully slow, resulting in a dull movie. I can't relate to any of the characters. Reynolds is pedantic, Cyril is harsh and unfriendly, Alma is a girl who's too stupid to leave while she has a chance.

The film flopped at the box office. Obviously most film fans agree with me.

Success Rate:  - 0.6

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