The Power of the Dog (2021, Campion) [Netflix] -- SPOILERS
05-30-19, 08:11 PM
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The Power of the Dog (2021, Campion) [Netflix] -- SPOILERS
A long ways away but sounds interesting. Based on the novel.
Netflix has bought global rights to The Power of the Dog, a feature film directed by Jane Campion (The Piano, The Portrait of a Lady) and starring Elisabeth Moss and Benedict Cumberbatch. The streaming giant plans to release the film in 2021, both on the platform and in theatres, making it eligible for Oscars consideration.
Based on the 1967 novel by Thomas Savage, The Power of the Dog is the story of two wealthy brothers who own the biggest ranch in Montana. The siblings are polar opposites; Phil, portrayed by Cumberbatch, is brilliant but cruel and George is gentle and fastidious. When George unexpectedly marries a young widow (played by Moss), Phil starts a relentless campaign to destroy her.
The film is being produced by See-Saw Films and Big Shell Films/Max Films Production, in association with Brightstar and BBC Films. It's expected to go into pre-production at the end of the year. Campion, who adapted the book for the screen, said she couldn't get the story out of her head. "The Power of the Dog is a sublime novel that deserves a life on the big screen. I couldn't stop thinking about the story, it really haunted me. The themes of masculinity, nostalgia and betrayal are an intoxicating mix," said Campion to Variety.
https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/30/...t-cumberbatch/
Netflix buys 'Power of the Dog' Western starring Moss, Cumberbatch
‘The Power of the Dog’ will be directed by Jane Campion.Netflix has bought global rights to The Power of the Dog, a feature film directed by Jane Campion (The Piano, The Portrait of a Lady) and starring Elisabeth Moss and Benedict Cumberbatch. The streaming giant plans to release the film in 2021, both on the platform and in theatres, making it eligible for Oscars consideration.
Based on the 1967 novel by Thomas Savage, The Power of the Dog is the story of two wealthy brothers who own the biggest ranch in Montana. The siblings are polar opposites; Phil, portrayed by Cumberbatch, is brilliant but cruel and George is gentle and fastidious. When George unexpectedly marries a young widow (played by Moss), Phil starts a relentless campaign to destroy her.
The film is being produced by See-Saw Films and Big Shell Films/Max Films Production, in association with Brightstar and BBC Films. It's expected to go into pre-production at the end of the year. Campion, who adapted the book for the screen, said she couldn't get the story out of her head. "The Power of the Dog is a sublime novel that deserves a life on the big screen. I couldn't stop thinking about the story, it really haunted me. The themes of masculinity, nostalgia and betrayal are an intoxicating mix," said Campion to Variety.
https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/30/...t-cumberbatch/
08-26-21, 10:58 AM
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The Power of the Dog (2021, Campion) S: Cumberbatch, Dunst, Plemons, Smit-McPhee - Netflix
Severe, pale-eyed, handsome, Phil Burbank is brutally beguiling. All of Phil’s romance, power and fragility is trapped in the past and in the land: He can castrate a bull calf with two swift slashes of his knife; he swims naked in the river, smearing his body with mud. He is a cowboy as raw as his hides.
The year is 1925. The Burbank brothers are wealthy ranchers in Montana. At the Red Mill restaurant on their way to market, the brothers meet Rose, the widowed proprietress, and her impressionable son Peter. Phil behaves so cruelly he drives them both to tears, reveling in their hurt and rousing his fellow cowhands to laughter – all except his brother George, who comforts Rose then returns to marry her.
As Phil swings between fury and cunning, his taunting of Rose takes an eerie form – he hovers at the edges of her vision, whistling a tune she can no longer play. His mockery of her son is more overt, amplified by the cheering of Phil’s cowhand disciples. Then Phil appears to take the boy under his wing. Is this latest gesture a softening that leaves Phil exposed, or a plot twisting further into menace?
Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Thomasin McKenzie, Frances Conroy, Keith Carradine, Peter Carroll, and Adam Beach
The year is 1925. The Burbank brothers are wealthy ranchers in Montana. At the Red Mill restaurant on their way to market, the brothers meet Rose, the widowed proprietress, and her impressionable son Peter. Phil behaves so cruelly he drives them both to tears, reveling in their hurt and rousing his fellow cowhands to laughter – all except his brother George, who comforts Rose then returns to marry her.
As Phil swings between fury and cunning, his taunting of Rose takes an eerie form – he hovers at the edges of her vision, whistling a tune she can no longer play. His mockery of her son is more overt, amplified by the cheering of Phil’s cowhand disciples. Then Phil appears to take the boy under his wing. Is this latest gesture a softening that leaves Phil exposed, or a plot twisting further into menace?
Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Thomasin McKenzie, Frances Conroy, Keith Carradine, Peter Carroll, and Adam Beach
09-13-21, 03:24 AM
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This ranks right up there with the new PTA movie as my most anticipated of 2021.
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09-13-21, 07:20 AM
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Reviews from TIFF and Venice have been very positive:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_power_of_the_dog
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_power_of_the_dog
11-04-21, 10:23 AM
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11-30-21, 01:38 PM
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This will be up on Netflix tomorrow. RT score is still holding strong at 95%. This will be an awards contender in multiple categories.
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12-04-21, 03:18 AM
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Terrific stuff. It’s Jane Campion so it’s not going to be a “feel good” movie but it’s really well made, Dunst and Cumberbatch outstanding and gorgeous New Zealand pretending to be Montana scenery. I do hope she gets another best director nod and maybe a win.
12-04-21, 03:30 AM
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This will be a Best Picture and Best Director nominee for sure. And lead actor.
12-04-21, 06:18 PM
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Just saw this one pop up in Netflix. In the queue for a watch maybe tonight or tomorrow.
12-07-21, 08:07 AM
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Re: The Power of the Dog (2021, Campion) S: Cumberbatch, Dunst, Plemons, Smit-McPhee - Netflix
Well now I know what movie I want to see get the most Oscar nominations.
Wow wow wow.
Few clicks short of a masterpiece, but that's how this year has been going.
Wow wow wow.
Few clicks short of a masterpiece, but that's how this year has been going.
12-07-21, 10:16 AM
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Didn't know that was Keith Carradine playing as the governor, he sure has aged.
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12-07-21, 11:46 AM
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Re: The Power of the Dog (2021, Campion) S: Cumberbatch, Dunst, Plemons, Smit-McPhee - Netflix
The Blank Check Podcast will be doing a Jane Campion series in the new year, for those of you are major fans of hers.
12-15-21, 04:46 PM
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Re: The Power of the Dog (2021, Campion) S: Cumberbatch, Dunst, Plemons, Smit-McPhee - Netflix
I suspect my admiration for this movie will continue to grow as time passes, but as far as right now, I found it riveting "entertainment", if that's the correct word, considering how much of the movie made me feel anxious, or nervous, or angry. Most movies are just okay, so I really appreciate the experience of having strong emotional reactions. With a different music score, and a more gothic visual style, I think this exact same story would unquestioningly be labeled a horror film.
Reading comments elsewhere, viewers seem to be divided on whether or not Power Of The Dog is a boring slog. I didn't, and look forward to watching again, because I'm uncertain of
Sorry I couldn't have seen this in a theatre.
Reading comments elsewhere, viewers seem to be divided on whether or not Power Of The Dog is a boring slog. I didn't, and look forward to watching again, because I'm uncertain of
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Sorry I couldn't have seen this in a theatre.
01-07-22, 05:33 AM
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I watched this last night because it's up there on Oscar lists. Man, it it slow and at times seemingly pointless.
And then...
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And then...
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01-07-22, 08:10 AM
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Best film of the year for me. Easily. This is masterful filmmaking. The movie you think you're watching is NOT the movie you're watching, and as it ends -- seemingly abruptly -- you're left gobsmacked. You've been played as well. Magnificent.
The first lines you hear in this movie (over the opening credits) basically explain the entire film. The Power of the Dog demands your attention. There are victims and villains of sorts and they may not be who you think they are.
The first lines you hear in this movie (over the opening credits) basically explain the entire film. The Power of the Dog demands your attention. There are victims and villains of sorts and they may not be who you think they are.
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01-09-22, 11:53 AM
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I watched this last night and was wowed by the performances, direction, and cinematography.
Yes, after that ending I thought back and realized that it was foreshadowed all along. I plan on watching it again soon. At first it appears that Phil
Best film of the year for me. Easily. This is masterful filmmaking. The movie you think you're watching is NOT the movie you're watching, and as it ends -- seemingly abruptly -- you're left gobsmacked. You've been played as well. Magnificent.
The first lines you hear in this movie (over the opening credits) basically explain the entire film. The Power of the Dog demands your attention. There are victims and villains of sorts and they may not be who you think they are.
The first lines you hear in this movie (over the opening credits) basically explain the entire film. The Power of the Dog demands your attention. There are victims and villains of sorts and they may not be who you think they are.
Spoiler:
01-09-22, 08:13 PM
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I feel like a stripped down version of this would have made an excellent episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents. It reminded me a lot of the kind of adult stories Roald Dahl used to write.
01-17-22, 10:16 PM
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This was a fantastic movie. Definitely in my Top 5 from 2021.
I thought The Piano was pretentious drivel so I was a little hesitant going in to this but Campion did a masterful job of creating this story. There were a few times throughout the movie where I thought I had missed a scene or important dialogue but realized it was just Campion trusting the audience to piece together the events of the world she created. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen a movie where the director didn’t treat the viewer like an idiot.
4.5/5 stars
I thought The Piano was pretentious drivel so I was a little hesitant going in to this but Campion did a masterful job of creating this story. There were a few times throughout the movie where I thought I had missed a scene or important dialogue but realized it was just Campion trusting the audience to piece together the events of the world she created. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen a movie where the director didn’t treat the viewer like an idiot.
4.5/5 stars
01-18-22, 10:05 PM
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Spoiler:
In the ending did
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01-18-22, 11:24 PM
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01-22-22, 02:19 PM
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Re: The Power of the Dog (2021, Campion) S: Cumberbatch, Dunst, Plemons, Smit-McPhee - Netflix
I suspect my admiration for this movie will continue to grow as time passes, but as far as right now, I found it riveting "entertainment", if that's the correct word, considering how much of the movie made me feel anxious, or nervous, or angry. Most movies are just okay, so I really appreciate the experience of having strong emotional reactions. With a different music score, and a more gothic visual style, I think this exact same story would unquestioningly be labeled a horror film.
Reading comments elsewhere, viewers seem to be divided on whether or not Power Of The Dog is a boring slog. I didn't, and look forward to watching again, because I'm uncertain of
Reading comments elsewhere, viewers seem to be divided on whether or not Power Of The Dog is a boring slog. I didn't, and look forward to watching again, because I'm uncertain of
Spoiler:
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Regarding your question, I think:
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01-22-22, 07:45 PM
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I agree that I think Phil was genuine in his mentoring of Peter. There were a lot of homosexual undertones throughout the movie. Phil was closeted and realized that Peter was gay as well. I think he was felt a connection with Peter because of that and was choosing to tru to be a role model for Peter like he had when he was a young man. I may be way off base but I felt that was at least the catalyst to start Phil on the track of working toward a positive relationship with Peter.
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01-22-22, 10:06 PM
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When
Jesus that broke my heart. He was victimized all over again.
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01-22-22, 10:48 PM
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That was the tip-off for me that the story was going where it was. It was fairly late in the film, but I wound up guessing the ending thanks to remarks like that.
But as brinee pointed out, Phil shifting gears like that was 'sudden and surprising'. We went from
I think Campion gets away with a lot of stuff like this because of the good will she's built up over the years. If someone else had been at the helm, we might be talking about how it's inconsistent characterization.
But as brinee pointed out, Phil shifting gears like that was 'sudden and surprising'. We went from
Spoiler:
I think Campion gets away with a lot of stuff like this because of the good will she's built up over the years. If someone else had been at the helm, we might be talking about how it's inconsistent characterization.
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