Twelve Films At Christmas - 9

Phantom Thread is Daniel Day-Lewis's final film and, assuming he remains true to his word and doesn't essay a comeback, it is a good note on which to finish. He captures his enigmatic character with studiousness and avoids the temptation to make his enigmatic performance too likeable. The piece has its longueurs and is just too wilfully obscure particularly in its ending but it looks and sounds marvellous. 7.5/10.