Review of The Power of the Dog (2021) by Lephty — 02 Dec 2021
I had high hopes for this film being that I am somewhat familiar with the director and wanted to see a female take on the western genre. I read the book it’s based on more than twenty years ago but I have to say the film was a disappointment.
It all starts with cowboy rancher Phil not taking off his chaps or hat indoors which no self respecting cowboy would do, he wears spurs all day everyday and speaks with a horrible American accent. I could forgive this since Benedict was pretty good but the whole movie is a There Will Be Blood ripoff.
From the cinematography to the soundtrack to the shots it seems to be a film students take on the source material who hasn’t found her own voice. I am appalled at the critical acclaim and the fact that no “professional” critics noticed the similarities with There Will Be Blood.
I guess as long as you’re a woman making a gay cowboy movie your lack of originality can be overlooked.
This review of The Power of the Dog (2021) was written by Lephty on 02 Dec 2021.
The Power of the Dog has generally received positive reviews.
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