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The Power of the Dog: Directed by Jane Campion. With Benedict Cumberbatch, Geneviève Lemon, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee. Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him.
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- Drama, Western
- Jane Campion
- 2021-12-01
The Power of the Dog is a 2021 Western psychological drama film written and directed by Jane Campion. It is based on Thomas Savage's 1967 novel of the same title. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee.
Brought to life by a stellar ensemble led by Benedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the Dog reaffirms writer-director Jane Campion as one of her generation's finest filmmakers. Read Critics...
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- Jane Campion
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- Benedict Cumberbatch
In 1925 rural Montana, the Burbank brothers, swaggering Phil and mild-mannered George, have been running the family's ranch for years. But Phil, who learned everything from his mentor "Bronco" Henry, enjoys bullying his brother. He is unaware, however, that change is afoot.
Dec 13, 2023 · The Power of the Dog's ending subverts Western genre conventions and challenges traditional notions of masculinity, leaving viewers with questions and a sense of discomfort. Peter's intentions with Phil are revealed as malicious, as he poisons him to protect his mother from Phil's cruelty and toxic masculinity.
- Jeremy Crabb
Dec 1, 2021 · Netflix’s relentless Western The Power of the Dog is 2021’s best movie so far. Director Jane Campion and Benedict Cumberbatch bring complex emotions to the West. by Robert Daniels. Updated...
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The Power of the Dog: What Kind of Man? In her first film that places a male character front and center, Jane Campion trains her unsparing gaze on the brutality of patriarchal power and the pain of repressed homoerotic desire.
