An Emotional Volcano Waiting To Erupt
The Power of the Dog is a movie that takes its time to explore its themes. It’s not for everyone, but if you’re willing to put in the effort, you’ll find something worth your time. There are no quick fixes here; the film is all about exploring its ideas and finding a way to make them work. The beauty of this is that there are multiple solutions that make sense.
The movie opens with the death of Bronco Henry, a big man who was loved by many. The funeral weighs heavily on the characters and their emotions are purple, bruised and ready to burst at any moment.
Phil Burbank is a powerful man with a deep anger and a passionate interest in the world around him. He invokes fear and wonder in those around him, and when his brother George brings home a new wife in Rose and her “half-wit” son Peter, Phil lashes out at the changes in his life.
The Power of the Dog is a clever and well-written story that doesn’t rely on exposition or big, dramatic scenes to make its point. The script also has a clever way of shifting your feelings about the characters throughout the course of the story.
Philip Winchester is a complex and layered character in “The Imitation Game.” At first, you may find him irritating, with his constant quips and comments about his brother Peter. However, as the film progresses, you come to understand his ties to Bronco Henry and the depth of his anger. This is done through clever visual cues (like a cloth with the initials B.H. on it), which makes us empathize with Philip. ..
Peter is a timid, shy boy who soon becomes something much more surprising. The only character here who remains pretty unlikable most of the way through is Rose, although Kirsten Dunst brings this character to life beautifully.
Some people may find The Power Of The Dog to be slow and boring, while others may appreciate its deliberate pacing. ..
The Power of the Dog is a story about a man who is constantly fascinated by something on the horizon, up on the hills. He asks questions to people and they all answer with stories about what they see. One of the cowhand asks him if it’s an animal and Phil tells her it isn’t, but he can see something deeper in the shadows that’s significantly more meaningful than just rolling hills.
The Power of the Dog is a Western drama that’s easily one of the best movies this year. Some people will come away and see it as a laborious test of patience, going absolutely nowhere. Others will see it as a test of character; a human drama about not judging a book by its cover. More still will see it as the ultimate revenge thriller. ..
