Acting Analysis | Phantom Thread is a masterclass in acting

[@mikaylaharris469]

In the scene where Alma says “be careful with me” at 1st I thought she meant in a vulnerable and sweet way but after watching it again I got the impression that it was more of a warning lol

[@bev9708]

OHHH GREAT point!!!!! I missed that one!!

[@WingZeroDuality]

yes!!

[@Gedu1988]

"Every time I watch this film, I have a different reaction to it: sometimes this scene makes me upset and other times I find it hilarious. I think Phantom Thread is like a dark romantic comedy about two messed-up people who fall in a sort of love and try to get what they want out of it." Beautifully said :)

[@lamonteshockley787]

This is a simple relationship but complex in it's execution. Two people drawn together from two different worlds but needing the same thing each other. He is a servant in his profession and she is a servant in her profession. The question is how can they serve each other without being servants ?

[@cryptomoonmonk]

I caught myself feeling this way with another one of Paul Thomas Anderson's films and this is how I ended up HERE. In another one of his films I was laughing hysterically and then immediately caught myself morally questioning whether I should have been laughing. It's an emotional paradox and a feeling you can't quit put your fingertip on. Brilliance.

[@cilajoao1]

The constant power struggle makes this film a masterpiece in subtilty.

[@emersauce]

5:48 I read this exchange not as Reynolds simply testing Alma's memory, but assertively expressing his interest in her by collecting something physical of hers (the order note) and testing her response. We know that Reynolds is a sensory/materials-oriented person: he deals with fabric, sews notes into his dresses, sketches on paper, etc. so it makes sense that he might want to keep Alma's handwritten note for himself. Even if it means extra effort on her part (memorization, confusion) he wants to keep that thing of hers for himself. It's one of my favorite moments of the film, but viewed only as a test of memory it loses some of its complex power.

[@reisachristina233]

i never understood why i loved this movie so much, but you put the magic of it in words in a way no one else could, thanks for that!

[@YouGottaAct]

Thanks so much for watching and for such a nice comment!

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

Thank you for the brilliant analysis. This movie is a pearl. Must be my fave in the last 5 yrs

[@shebamiranda9661]

wow this is a really good analysis, brilliant job🙌🏻

[@AlonsoRules]

This Daniel Day Lewis seems to be a pretty handy actor

[@onlylize]

i love Phantom Thread & i enjoyed watching this video! i knew a certain amount about the deftly spun structures in this film, but it's another joy of realization for me to rewatch their actings with your comments. thank you♡

[@YouGottaAct]

Thanks so much!

[@sandyfeet9502]

Thank YOU!! I thoroughly enjoyed your analysis of Phantom Thread. I purchased the film and every time I watch it I see and hear something I totally missed before, it is the film that keeps on giving. BUT amazingly you nailed it...absolutely.

[@YouGottaAct]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@marichristian1072]

"Phantom Thread" is the film that should have won the Oscar instead of "Shape of Water". It's an exquisite film with glorious costumes and music . The House of Woodcock reminds me of the Queen's perennial designer Norman Hartnell and his House, which served mainly the aristocracy- certainly not the bourgeoisie. Strangely, nothing in this film made me laugh. The relationship between Woodcock and Alma cut too close to the bone. Yes, she made him very ill with the mushrooms but those very mushrooms gave him a much desired contact( even if it was a hallucination) of his first love- his mother. I'm impressed with this sensitive analysis. Thank you.

[@jamminjoy]

Never found this film "funny." Those who do baffle me. It's an almost deadly battle of wills. For emotional supremacy on Reynolds' part and for respect and emotional parity on Alma's. This struggle is so deeply engrossing. I identify with these characters so strongly that there is nothing at all humorous about their struggle to me.

[@Littleneddygtw]

What a great video you made. Thank you. “Right now I’m just admiring my own gallantry for eating it the way you prepared it”

[@kimb884]

I thoroughly enjoyed your analysis. Such a marvelous film.

[@Lapeepee]

I’ve seen Phantom Thread thrice now, and the way you have introduced new ideas and thoughts of how I personally observed the scenes in this movie is superb. You are absolutely right in that there is a new way to observe the film each time. Simply wonderful job you have done here.

[@conorellis2892]

amazing analysis

[@YouGottaAct]

What do you think - do you see Phantom Thread as a romantic comedy or as a drama about how impossible love can be?

[@znhurston]

Both. I've watched this film several times and each time I noticed something new that either makes me laugh or feel sad. This is especially true of Krieps' performance. She has the ability to convey emotions simply with her dimples.

[@YouGottaAct]

@@znhurston true, she’s very expressive while still being subtle!

[@adamskorupskas2184]

I think it is a very funny but disturbing depiction of what it takes to stay together.

[@jylyhughes5085]

Oh it is a sublime drama ..... l'amour!

[@kevincampbell5785]

One of this first things I told myself upon leaving the theater was "after starting out harmless, this movie turned into a dark-comedy twisted love story", so I see it as both. The poisoning made it so each partner could get what they wanted out of their love.

[@ld3507]

The two breakfast scenes: the first with Joanna "I can't begin my day with a confrontation, please" I love that line! I immediately started using it when needed lol and then Alma with the scapping of the toast and the butter knife clanking and the tea...Reynolds irritation "There's entirely too much movement..." and then after they'd gotten married and were sitting outside having breakfast and his facial reaction to her scrapping her teeth to eat the I'm thinking honey/sticky like substance out of her spoon...all of the above are so classic if you've ever known upclose this type of behavior that Reynolds displays, it is hilarious to watch! I am totally fascinated with this movie, the performances, sountrack, everything! I've watched it I don't know how many times and I keep finding more and more layers. Lesley Manville is superb. She says more with a look than a page of dialog could offer. I love the fondness that grows between the two women. Cyril's expression when Alma is modeling is so telling as are all of Cyril's expressions. Fabulous movie. I found the dynamics between Reynolds and Alma fascinating. This had me totally drawn in! Great analysis...I just found you and what a treat that the movie you were discussing was this wonderful brilliantly performed film. Thank you!

[@mariyumabid7330]

I've watched this movie many times and sometimes I feel like the ending is what it is and sometimes I think that one of them is hallucinating.

[@thenewculture2359]

This is brilliant! Waiting for new analysis videos.

[@biljanakocanovic6778]

Well done!!!

[@JackKinross]

I watched this incredible film for the first time last night, brilliant in every way. Enjoyed your take on it, thank you. Will be watching Phantom Thread again soon.

[@ibrahimadiouf5308]

Amazing analysis !

[@lamonteshockley787]

What a wonderful commentary it was as if you placed yourself inside each character and played them both at the same time. Each confrontational frame became an individual love scene in itself.The more you spoke the more I wanted to hear your voice not from a male or female perspective but from the side of two hearts wanting to experience love that neither had experienced before. Your passionate approach made the relationship feel real. I couldn't help but look into your eyes and see that you have the capacity to understand the love they shared was not abnormal or unusual but necessary. Alma was not there to conquer but to give. I look forward to more commentary from you.

[@mugatazan]

Fantastic analysis! Subscribed.

[@WingZeroDuality]

This is a good one. Both the analysis and the performance. The asparagus scene.

[@joffreyreillers1336]

I really enjoyed this; thank you.

[@YouGottaAct]

Thank you! More coming soon :)

[@aleksandra_______]

This was amazing and so enlightening!!!

[@maulik784]

Thank you ma'am, Thank you Madonna Lazich for this analysis. Now myself like many others can understand soul meaning of these PTA characters and how brilliant they are in acting once again. Of course, you did super fine job here, nothing more to say other than Thank you again. 🙏 ❤️

[@wenjingzheng2159]

this is so helpful and thoughtful! Thank you!

[@samhoratio]

Brilliant analysis! Opened up elements of this film that were invisible to me before. Thank you, and keep up the great work! --Sam

[@sagan1976]

I mean, Vicky blushes when she stumbles. She blushes.

[@radiantonion8615]

I watched this movie because the characters are so strange and riveting and it left me feeling very disturbed at the end but I keep thinking about the characters and their behavior and it's haunting...Reynolds' persistence at believing he must hold on to his air tight lift style and Alma's nearly murderous insistence on breaking it for them or herself (? - still deciding on that one).

[@kevinwatsonwkw]

My favourite movie + film score of all time

[@adamskorupskas2184]

So smart!

[@davidmeneses712]

I love this movie

[@mikeletaurus4728]

Useful commentary on a great film.

[@S2DEliptiK]

That was very insightful - great analysis!

[@mikeletaurus4728]

Please, PLEASE forgive me, but you provide the essential and quintessential European perspective. Exactly what a film of this source (America) deserves.

[@nobodyowens8159]

Alma is a gift

[@meandermyan2079]

Thank you so much❤great analysis

[@AnyaLightHealing]

Beautiful and poignant analysis! Thank you :)

[@thelaughingface6159]

Please discuss the film "Calvary" with Brendan Gleeson. Very interesting analysis. I have seen Phantom Thread about 10 times!

[@acriticwithoutacause8983]

something tells me Reynold Woodcock would like this video.

[@rhishishurv5511]

Love this channel. I like the way you explain so beautifully LOVE FROM INDIA🙏🙏🙏

[@notshetocastarz]

Non credo ,diversamente da altri pareri che non ci sia nulla di comico in questa scena, è l’espressione della complessità dei rapporti umani, gli argomenti, asparago o altro, sono puri pretesti perché i due possano manifestare i reciproci disagi, le proprie più o meno ossessive convinzioni, i propri bisogni di controllo l’uno sull’altro, cosa c’è da ridere? È una scena cupamente dura, molto naturale, in parte improvvisata dai due interpreti, dei geni!!!

[@aaronmurrayvazquez]

so glad I found this channel!. My suggestion would be Denzel Washington in Malcolm X.

[@nobodyowens8159]

Gosh i can relate to this man in every way . I am tnis guy .

[@ShutterSnapMastery]

Hi, Don't you think the last scene of eating poisonous omelet is all in Alma's imagination?

[@jgmartinezmd6867]

i wish the "interrupting" scene was included in the video. it was so funny.

[@nobodyowens8159]

Its not a comedy.its about how hard it is for some people to feel intimacy.once experienced it can change you but if its not in your nature.its tough but it can happen . circumstance can encourage it ,not poisoning as tnis is a metaphor . But other ways.

[@nobodyowens8159]

I would hate the dinner also .

[@user-cw4zj6kc8u]

Yeah I can attest to the multiple watches changes the tone. I watched it the first time and it was incredibly tragic. Then watched a second time and was laughing the whole time. lol

[@completesentences2125]

My favorite thing to say to my wife is “are you a special agent sent here to ruin my evening?…and possibly my entire life?!” 😂

[@williamfairfaxmasonprescot9334]

Great video and analysis. I subscribed after seeing this. Danke. Has anyone told you that you look similar to Ruby Rose, the actress? She has, Beautiful blue eyes and a cute pixie hair dew.

[@yeungyamhui8452]

plz do more DDL movie!!!

[@yosoykarito]

YES PLEASE!!

[@jackiebga]

I’ll just say it: Reynolds is laying in bed , sick with poisoning. He envisions his dead mother on the wall at the foot of the bed. Mothers image is wearing the wedding gown Reynolds designed for her…when he was a boy. It is see-through. You can see her nipples. The door opens and Alma walks in to nurse him. Mama disappears and does not return. Reynolds has a new woman to mother his “bad” self. Ok? It’s a sick movie about a sick relationship that began with his sick mother. Hide it in plain site.

[@gonzalopriale3293]

Manuela is gorgeous 😍💘💘💘

[@adamskorupskas2184]

Return to me!

[@thelifeofslice4526]

I'll support you on Patreon and tell everyone i know about you in exchange for a conversation with you.

[@lordsgirl1123]

What I’d like to hear from someone is just one comment about Reynolds’s mother. Why is no one discussing this 500 lb gorilla in the room? Obviously “mother” is key to her children’s personalities and relationship and goes a long way toward explaining the sick relationship between the lovers.

[@hertor8803]

I agree that is often overlooked. He obviously worshipped his mother and she has left a huge hole in his life which adds to the dynamic. When he is sick she essentially becomes his mother. Just one of the many levels this masterpiece is operating on.

[@lisasilenzi]

omg its leonardo dicaprio

[@teresatkacik1123]

very good breakdown of the movie. now no one has to watch it.