DramaWestern

The Power of the Dog

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.

Release Date : 2021-10-25

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Bad Girl CreekBBC FilmNew Zealand Film CommissionCross City FilmsMax FilmsBrightstarSee-Saw Films

Production Country : AustraliaCanadaNew ZealandUnited Kingdom

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Phil Burbank

Original Name : Benedict Cumberbatch

Gender : Male

Character Name : Peter Gordon

Original Name : Kodi Smit-McPhee

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rose Gordon

Original Name : Kirsten Dunst

Gender : Female

Character Name : George Burbank

Original Name : Jesse Plemons

Gender : Male

Character Name : Lola

Original Name : Thomasin McKenzie

Gender : Female

Character Name : Mrs. Lewis

Original Name : Geneviève Lemon

Gender : Female

Character Name : The Governor

Original Name : Keith Carradine

Gender : Male

Character Name : Old Lady

Original Name : Frances Conroy

Gender : Female

Character Name : Barkeep

Original Name : Kenneth Radley

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sven

Original Name : Sean Keenan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cricket

Original Name : George Mason

Gender : Male

Character Name : Theo

Original Name : Ramontay McConnell

Gender : Male

Character Name : Angelo

Original Name : David Denis

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bobby

Original Name : Cohen Holloway

Gender : Male

Character Name : Juan

Original Name : Max Mata

Gender : Male

Character Name : Lee

Original Name : Josh Owen

Gender : Male

Character Name : Jock

Original Name : Alistair Sewell

Gender : Male

Character Name : Stan

Original Name : Eddie Campbell

Gender : Male

Character Name : Buster

Original Name : Alice Englert

Gender : Female

Character Name : Queenie

Original Name : Bryony Skillington

Gender : Female

Character Name : Jeanie

Original Name : Jacque Drew

Gender : Female

Character Name : Hettie

Original Name : Yvette Parsons

Gender : Female

Character Name : Evie

Original Name : Aislinn Furlong

Gender : Male

Character Name : Jeanie's Friend

Original Name : Daniel Cleary

Gender : Male

Character Name : Pianola Man

Original Name : Richard Falkner

Gender : Male

Character Name : Libby

Original Name : Tatum Warren-Ngata

Gender : Female

Character Name : Clementine

Original Name : Yvette Reid

Gender : Male

Character Name : Pearl

Original Name : Alice May Connolly

Gender : Male

Character Name : Doctor

Original Name : Stephen Lovatt

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mr Weltz the Undertaker

Original Name : Stephen Bain

Gender : Male

Character Name : Consuela

Original Name : Ella Hope-Higginson

Gender : Female

Character Name : Sue Ella

Original Name : Piimio Mei

Gender : Male

Character Name : Tanya

Original Name : Edith Poor

Gender : Female

Character Name : Older Man

Original Name : Vadim Ledogorov

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mrs Mueller

Original Name : Julie Forsyth

Gender : Female

Character Name : Old Gent

Original Name : Peter Carroll

Gender : Male

Character Name : The Governor's Wife

Original Name : Alison Bruce

Gender : Female

Character Name : Bill

Original Name : Karl Willetts

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cook

Original Name : David T. Lim

Gender : Male

Character Name : Edward Nappo

Original Name : Adam Beach

Gender : Male

Character Name : Edward Nappo's Son

Original Name : Maeson Stone Skuggedal

Gender : Male

Character Name : Undertaker Assistant

Original Name : Ian Harcourt

Gender : Male

Reviews

Manuel São Bento

@msbreviews

2021-12-01

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 emotionally powerful, extraordinary character arcs. Despite the occasionally dull pacing and underwhelming ending, the layered narrative holds numerous interesting topics that Benedict Cumberbatch and co. Approach in incredibly tense interactions through the lingering camera, minimal editing (Peter Sciberras), and contemplative music (Jonny Greenwood). The aimless first half might only be a first-watch issue, but nothing that profoundly hurts the overall piece. An awards contender that I definitely recommend watching, even more than once." Rating: B+

badelf

@badelf

2021-12-19

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

@bastag

2021-12-28

**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 personalities and interests generate a hostile environment for all of our characters. After the chaos, the dreamed balance may rise again, but, first, the story will become intense, engaging and exhausting.What will happen between them? Why George and Phil are different? And what is The Power of the Dog? It’s a complex film, full of symbolism, metaphors and psychology. It’s well-directed, excellently performed by the whole cast. And it’s not a case that, as we mentioned above, Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst are in nominations as best actors at the Golden Globe 2022. - **Analysis **here https://www.spotamovie.com/the-power-of-the-dog-explanation-and-review-2021-movie/

Adriano

@CanadianOranges

2022-01-15

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

@Geronimo1967

2022-03-28

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 "Rose" have been friends, but next thing we know they are married and the pretty unpleasant "Phil" sets out to make her life as miserable as possible. He is never overtly cruel - there is no violence, but mental abuse that sends her seeking solace in the bottle. When her son joins them from school, he fixes him fairly and squarely in his sights too - introducing a hint of homo-eroticism and scheming to the last fifteen minutes that makes you sit up. Again, no action as such - there are no gunfights or fisticuffs, just a cleverly structured denouement that I felt fitting. The pace is really slow, the dialogue pretty laconic, Cumberbatch's accent is all over the place and the score becomes wearisome after a while - the sounds of the constant high pitched violins really did begin to grate. It is a lovely film to look at, plenty of attention to the detail, but it is altogether just a bit so what.

beyondthecineramadome

@beyondthecineramadome