The Power of the Dog (2021)

October 25, 2021 (AU) • Drama, Western • 127m

Overview

A domineering but charismatic rancher wages a war of intimidation on his brother's new wife and her teen son, until long-hidden secrets come to light.

Director

Benedict Cumberbatch

Keywords

husband wife relationship based on novel or book sadism sexuality widow montana eroticism banjo cigarette ranch marriage bullying death of father sexual tension period drama masturbation alcoholic humiliation gender roles cowboy homoeroticism lgbt misogynist mentor protégé relationship woman director medical student drunkenness masculinity aggressive animal cruelty 1920s hula hoop mother son relationship brother brother relationship repressed sexuality gay theme brothers homosexuality 20th century tense

Where to watch

Free / Included

Netflix

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Reviews

Manuel São Bento

⭐ 8/10

December 1, 2021

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/the-power-of-the-dog-spoiler-free-review

"The Power of the Dog is a thought-provoking, deep study of (toxic) masculinity surrounded by exceptional performances and truly stunning cinematography (Ari Wegner).

Jane Campion breaks her decade-long directing hiatus, returning with an unconventional take on the western genre packed with heavy, rich themes, all developed through e… read the rest.

badelf

⭐ 3/10

December 19, 2021

Jane Campion's direction is top-notch, beautifully shot by Ari Wegner, and Johnny Greenwood's score fits like a soft leather glove. But that script - oh so Hollywood and oh so boring!! I want my 127 minutes back.

Giovanni

⭐ 10/10

December 28, 2021

**Full Explanation and Analysis at Spotamovie.com - The Story** - The Power of the Dog, a book written by Thomas Savage in 1967, inspires the film. It’s not your typical western. No guns are involved, but something more complex and psychological. Located in Montana in 1925, two wealthy and different brothers, George and Phil, own a ranch.Their lives change when they meet Rose, a widow, mum to Peter, a delicate but intelligent guy. Different perso… read the rest.

Adriano

⭐ 4/10

January 7, 2022

The ending does not match the pacing of the the entire film at all. It's almost abrupt - and not in a terribly satisfying way. It could have been 30 minutes shorter if it did less artful shots of wheat or a horse standing. Or at least for less time. It doesn't even really say anything interesting about it either.

CinemaSerf

⭐ 6/10

March 28, 2022

Brothers "Phil" (Benedict Cumberbatch) and "George" (Jesse Plemons) are the bit chalk-and-cheese brothers who own a successful cattle ranch. On a trip to town, "Phil" upsets the owner of the hotel "Rose" (an effective Kirstin Dunst) after he rather cruelly insults her extremely svelte teenage son "Peter" (Kodi Smit-McPhee) who had taken some care to prepare intricate paper decorations for their dining table. We don't know how long "George" and "R… read the rest.

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