The Power of the Dog

  • 2021


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Positive Reviews 39
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Average Rating 3.8/5
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4.0
Campions masterfully crafted and acted historical drama explores both the myth of the American dream and toxic masculinity and elevates the work of a .. Common Sense Media
4.5
There isnt a moment in the movie that lacks vision, but the whole thing exudes such a quiet strength that when one of Phils hyena like goons asks Has .. Indie Wire
4.5
Quiet, ruminative George (Jesse Plemons) is a staid but tender type. Screen Daily
4.5
The Power of the Dog builds tremendous force, gaining its momentum through the harmonious discord of its performances, the nervous rhythms of Jonny Gr .. The New York Times
1.5
Still, it doesnt take especially astute observation to realize that a trail of breadcrumbs had been laid out since the films very beginning. Paste Magazine
4.5
Shes like an existential threat to him: she represents the sex he doesnt desire and someone he doesnt yet have under control. Rogerebert
4.5
The film itself holds its most devastatingly powerful cards close to its puffed out chest until its last moments, allowing tension to build until it n .. Spirituality And Practice
4.4
Everybody hides a part of themselves from the others, theres an extraordinarily thin line between love and hate, and Campion plays these personalities .. Usa Today
4.5
Campion weaves these story strands together beautifully, never overtly commenting on the pungent themes. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
Phil doesnt take kindly to well, he doesnt take kindly to anything. Decider
1.5
Their subcutaneous labor translates whats unsaid into fleeting but telling gestures. The Wrap
4.5
Campion doesnt waste a single frame of the film Peter goes off to school, hoping to become a doctor, while Rose moves in with George. Az Central
4.5
The Power of the Dog is a nuanced exploration of toxic masculinity that skillfully subverts expectations; a rare masterpiece. The New Indian Express
1.5
It feels unbearably empty, and in 2021 theres a real honesty to that. The Film Stage
4.5
Phils malign presence pushes the narrative along; hes an enigma to be untangled. Vox
4.5
The interplay of machismo and oppression doesnt always have the potency of Ang Lees Brokeback Mountain, another subversive Western. Scroll
4.5
Among the many takeaways from The Power of the Dog, theres an important lesson to never doubt Jane Campions process. Film School Rejects
3.5
THE POWER OF THE DOG is a visually stunning, wonderfully played western drama, which unfortunately disappointed me a little bit in its psychological c .. You Tube
5.0
These small touches are often where this film drums loudest, and this is down to Campions orchestration, executed here with masterful composure. Independent Ie
4.5
But Campion doesnt drive any message or meaning home so much as she deftly, unnervingly captures a mood: of a hardscrabble past, of fear and lonelines .. Vanity Fair
4.4
Phil isnt repressed .. hes trapped inside himself and inside this world where he lives.
4.5
In fact, this engaging two hour psychodrama depicts a more brutal state of affairs where temperaments and egos collide to damaging effect. Ign
4.5
There are shots of vast outback, with its sprawling plains and looming mountains, but Campion doesnt linger on the natural beauty. Film Companion
4.0
Advertisement The Power of the Dog is a nuanced exploration of toxic masculinity that skillfully subverts expectations; a rare masterpiece. The Indian Express
4.5
Campion isnt rallying after a dip, just as she isnt repeating herself. Concrete Play Ground
1.5
That isnt quite how it panned out no shit, Sherlock but Cumberbatch has occasionally dallied with the dark side. New States Man
4.5
Its an epic about the way the male id can crush everyone it touches, anchored by a brilliant masquerade of a performance by Cumberbatch, his best yet. Thril List
2.0
Its a tough environment for anyone other than the mentally and physically able; Campion, who also adapted the screenplay, doesnt settle for less. The Only Critic
4.5
THE POWER OF THE DOG is a gloriously beautiful movie with unforgettable acting. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
2.0
Jesse Plemons inhabits George as a good natured but simple minded brother. Mac Guff
3.0
It is a playful thesis if nothing else, but its rhetorical obviousness does drain the film of some subtlety in its second half. Patrick Nabarro
4.5
This isnt a film that is going to tell you that love conquers all. Looking Closer
4.5
Brothers Phil Burbank (a sensational Benedict Cumberbatch) and George Burbank (a restrained Jesse Plemons) own a ranch. Cinema Express
4.0
Replay Video SETTINGS OFF HD HQ SD LO Skip Ad The Power of the Dog is a nuanced exploration of toxic masculinity that skillfully subverts expectations .. MSN
2.0
In a way, both brothers reinforce the idea that she doesnt belong. Mediaversity Reviews
2.0
What Campion does is nothing short of astounding. Everything is there, neatly wrapped into complex but carefully handled moments. Movie Show Plus
1.5
Unfortunately, thats the best that can be said about this slog of a film that makes almost no sense at all. CultureMap
4.5
Like George, his kindness is genuine, but he doesnt share his stepfathers optimism. Bitch Media
3.0
You have a western that doesnt pull a trigger to make its points. Every Movie Hasalesson
4.5
Its an unnerving scene thats telling of each characters emotional fragility. Times Herald
4.5
What makes Cumberbatchs performance memorable is not simply the spectacle of uber manliness which the actor had to practice and physically embellish. .. Art Forum
4.5
The storys second hour is notably more compelling than the first. Next Best Picture
1.5
His ways invoke a hyper masculine and derisory disdain from Phil. The Quint
4.5
Kirsten Dunst delivers one of her most affecting performances as Rose Gordon, the most frequent subject of Phils quietly venomous attacks.
4.5
Titled Magic, Door Wide Open & Once Again, this isnt one of those anthologies where the whole doesnt add up to the sum of its parts. High on Films
4.5
Just because George is soft spoken and not macho doesnt make him any less of a man than Phil. News9 Live (India)
4.5
Campion traces the ambiguity of her characters, destroying stereotypes, and displaying the range of colors that reveal the essence of human behavior. .. El Heraldo
4.0
Cumberbatch is malevolently terrific, drawing a portrait of manhood thats terrifying and majestic yet also crimped and self defeating. The Film Yap
1.5
Ultimately, Campions portrait of a repressed cowboy, I think, flatters Hollywood. The Baffler
4.5
He is gruffer than usual Cumberbatch, but hes not particularly worse. Thirty, Flirty + Film



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