PTA's direction is as neat and composed as it's ever been. His cinematography at first glance appears to be nothing spectacular, but has a hazy, dreamlike quality to it that grows on you over time. By the conclusion, I was really enamored with his chops as a cinematography and am excited to see if he continues explores this new role in the future. In particular, Anderson's use of deep focus is at his best here. I don't how he did it, but no matter how many times the characters go up and down the Woodcock house's staircase, it was always exciting. Dylan Tichenor, who also worked with PTA on Magnolia and There Will Be Blood, does another standout job. Here, Tichenor edits everything into an intoxicating package that flows with the grace and ease of a seasoned seamstress.

Aside from Krieps' shockingly good performance, the other delightful surprise about Phantom Thread is just how funny it is. I wasn't really expecting it to have much humor at all, but it's wildly funny in a cheeky way. The humor is also more cutting than anything PTA has done previously. Things that normally wouldn't be construed as funny — like buttering toast — become some of the best comedic setups of the year.

Anyways, I can't say enough good things about the film. It's a shoo in for 2017 top ten lists, and boasts several of the must-see performances of the year. Definitely do not take a pass here. See it on the biggest screen, and do it in 70mm, if you have the chane.

Rating: 5 sewn secrets outta 5.