The Power of the Dog review source
After 12 years, Campion has returned to cinema, making what is maybe the most exciting TIFF film, and one that’s sure to get a lot of awards attention. An adaptation of Thomas Savage’s novel, this Western ripples with anger and sadness, following a charismatic, frightening rancher (Benedict Cumberbatch) who dominates the lives of his meek brother (Jesse Plemons) and sister-in-law (Kirsten Dunst). Campion understands the genre she’s working in, setting the roiling emotions of her characters against the striking landscapes; Cumberbatch’s performance is as immense as the peaks and valleys around him. Right now, it feels like a Best Picture front-runner.”
” the film has an approval score of 91%,” per wiki
“From Publishers Weekly
I am not sure how good this might be but it is getting some buzz which is rare for a western. I can’t think of many that were real good lately.
I looked at bits of Hell or High Water, this week. A good modern western but what was best for me was the overhead shot of where the land breaks to the lower plains. The Llano_Estacado, per this? An amazing otherwordly scene like something you would expect on Mars.
I heard it was leading the Academy Awards nominations today.
It is more a politically correct woke movie than I first thought but it might still be ok. I haven’t seen it.