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.
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Film Cast:
- Phil Burbank: Benedict Cumberbatch
- Rose Gordon-Burbank: Kirsten Dunst
- George Burbank: Jesse Plemons
- Peter Gordon: Kodi Smit-McPhee
- Lola: Thomasin McKenzie
- Old Lady: Frances Conroy
- Governor Edward: Keith Carradine
- Mrs. Lewis: Genevieve Lemon
- Edward Nappo: Adam Beach
- Old Gent: Peter Carroll
- Sven: Sean Keenan
- Barkeep: Ken Radley
- Cricket: George Mason
- Theo: Ramontay McConnell
- Angelo: David Denis
- Bobby: Cohen Holloway
- …: Max Mata
- …: Josh Owen
- …: Alistair Sewell
- Stan: Eddie Campbell
- …: Alice Englert
- Jeanie: Jacque Drew
- Hettie: Yvette Parsons
- …: Bryony Skillington
- …: Aislinn Furlong
- Jeanie’s Friend: Daniel Cleary
- Pianola Man: Richard Falkner
- Libby: Tatum Warren-Ngata
- Clementine: Yvette Reid
- Pearl: Alice May Connolly
- Doctor: Stephen Lovatt
- Mr. Weltz the Undertaker: Stephen Bain
- Conwuela: Ella Hope-Higginson
- Sue Ella: Piimio Mei
- Tanya: Edith Poor
- Older Man: Vadim Ledogorov
- Mrs. Mueller: Julie Forsyth
- The Governor’s Wife: Alison Bruce
- Bill: Karl Willetts
- Cook: David T. Lim
- Shoshone Boy: Maeson Stone Skuggedal
- Undertaker Assistant: Ian Harcourt
Film Crew:
- Production Design: Grant Major
- Supervising Art Director: Mark Robins
- Producer: Jane Campion
- Costume Design: Kirsty Cameron
- Casting: Nina Gold
- Producer: Emile Sherman
- Producer: Iain Canning
- Casting: Nikki Barrett
- Producer: Roger Frappier
- Casting: Carmen Cuba
- Producer: Tanya Seghatchian
- Original Music Composer: Jonny Greenwood
- Executive Producer: Rose Garnett
- Editor: Peter Sciberras
- Foley Artist: Mario Vaccaro
- Art Direction: Nick Connor
- Sound Designer: Dave Whitehead
- Casting: Tina Cleary
- Supervising Sound Editor: Robert Mackenzie
- Visual Effects Producer: Flavia Dias Riley
- Sound Mixer: Richard Flynn
- Set Decoration: Amber Richards
- Director of Photography: Ari Wegner
- Executive Producer: John Woodward
- Sound Effects Editor: Tara Webb
- Art Direction: Matt Austin
- Sound Editor: Mick Boraso
- Set Dresser: Ben Whale
- Costume Supervisor: Alice Baker
- Visual Effects Producer: Alison Ingram
- Art Direction: George Hamilton
- Novel: Thomas Savage
- Executive Producer: Simon Gillis
- Visual Effects: Rui Li
- Visual Effects Supervisor: Jason Hawkins
- Makeup Department Head: Deirdre Cowley
- ADR Recordist: Owen Grieve
- Set Designer: Sarah Cathie
- Set Designer: Daniel Koene
Movie Reviews:
- Manuel São Bento: 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: 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.
- SpotaMovie.com: **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: 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.