Weren’t we just talking about how many western movies are coming out. Well, here is The Power Of The Dog movie.

This is a picture filled with strong emotions, parental love, filial loyalty, and more. Phil reveres Bronco Henry, who taught him everything he knows about ranching, and preserves Henry’s saddle as a shrine. His disdain for Rose transcends to misogyny, with the reasons for this revealed as the story progresses. Phil’s secrets explain some of this; he performs rituals in a secluded creek and keeps a part of his existence hidden. Rose’s strengths are harmed not only by Phil, but also by her own drunken deeds. Phil’s resentment also hinders George’s objectives. As the egos clash and Peter exhibits unexpected strengths, the interplay of tensions is essentially Shakespearean. In this tale of the waning days of the Old West, writer/director Jane Campion even manages to incorporate a piano.

The narrative is deadly yet unpredictable; the Montana location (really New Zealand) infiltrates and eventually dominates the story; the score is one of the best in recent memory; and the casting is flawless. For his portrayal of Phil, Cumberbach warrants an Oscar nod for sure, but the true surprise is Kirsten Dunst, who has gone a long way from being Spiderman’s girlfriend. Jane Campion de-glamorizes Dunst by implying that she is a pioneer woman from the Northern Plains, based on her prominent Germanic characteristics. As a good woman overpowered by her brother-in-deep law’s animosity, the actress provides a minimal, entirely compelling portrayal.

Beautiful Cinematography

This is a stunningly shot Western that makes excellent use of light and shadow to visually enhance the story. The stunning mountain vista images are a sight to behold. The interior scenes, on the other hand, are usually dark and dismal, reflecting the occupants’ general attitude; they are meticulously lit, with the majority of the illumination coming from daylight that penetrates through windows and doors. The iconic door scene from John Ford’s film The Searchers is repeated numerous times here. Still water runs deep in this sad tale of filial love and quiet revenge. It’s also about a forbidden love gone wrong, repressed emotions gone berserk, and an ill-fated Call Me by Your Name romance.