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Year
2021
Runtime
126 min.
Director
Jane Campion
Genres
Drama, Western
Rating *
6.8
Votes *
0
Checks
3,598
Favs
185
Dislikes
40
Favs/checks
5.1% (1:19)
Favs/dislikes
5:1
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  1. Siskoid's avatar

    Siskoid

    Visually more restrained than other movies in Jane Campion's filmography, The Power of the Dog deserves the treatment because it really is about repression. It looks like a macho western, but there's a lot bubbling under the surface, and sometimes ON the surface (Campion has never met a phallic symbol she didn't want to cast in this movie). Benedict Cumberbatch plays a misogynistic bully terrorizing his brother's wife (is there an Oedipus Complex equivalent for brothers?) and her wimpy son from another marriage, at least until he takes a shine to the boy. Or does he? And I swear, the third act had me wondering who was playing who. The sexual innuendo was really quite funny, but you couldn't really laugh because the scenes exuded menace. It's certainly a movie that's going out of its way to find the wrong audience, a non-action drama despite the cowboy dress, actually set a lot later than most, but then the leads aren't really what they seem, so it all fits. I think Campion is very psychological director and I respect her work immensely. It's rarely what you think it will be, and the better for it. 2 years 1 month ago
  2. frankqb's avatar

    frankqb

    Amazing cinematography, amazing performances, solid narrative. I could see some people calling this movie slow, but I'd say it's worth the effort to stick with it. This might win a few Oscars. Cinematography has to be a shoo in. 2 years 3 months ago
  3. boulderman's avatar

    boulderman

    Slow burning character developer as opposed to a story I'd say.
    It felt like four different characters developed one by one, like an anthology/one short story after another. Inventive and aware it's based on a book.
    Has an Of Mice and Men meets Brokeback Mountain quality.
    Not sure about the score either. It's good but not great. 6/10
    2 years 3 months ago
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  1. This movie ranks #76 in BAFTA Award - Best Film
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  2. This movie ranks #153 in TSPDT's 21st Century's Most Acclaimed Films
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  3. This movie ranks #154 in Golden Globe Award - Best Motion Picture
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  4. This movie ranks #341 in TSPDT's 1,000 Greatest Films: 1001-2500
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  5. This movie ranks #452 in Sight & Sound's The Greatest Films of All Time
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  6. This movie ranks #583 in Academy Award - Best Picture Nominees
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  7. This movie ranks #1398 in The Criterion Collection
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