Last Film You Saw

[Bigga]

Yeah the ending was weird but before that thought Was about a man’s sexuality in that era and how isolated and lonely he felt being a “cowboy” rancher. Thought it was ok something different to watch.

Is no interviews of Benedict Cumberbatch about the film and what it’s about?

I get the whole 'struggling' bit, but don't get the victimisation cos in the end it's not really a case of being repressed.

But, yeah, I might have a look and see if someone can break it down for me. I must admit, I hate the thought of doing that, but it is what it is!

 

[Bill Walker]

The Power of the Dog is a great film

I found it to be a sort of Hitchcokian psychological thriller where the tension builds slowly, a great ending (unexpected by me) and wonderfully shot. I've watched it a 2nd time and now rate it 8/10.
2 great westerns in 21, this and Old Henry.

 

[waspish]

I think I'm pretty decent at deconstructing film and I think I know what "The Power of the Dog" is supposed to be about, but can anybody explain why the film plays out the way it does?

Very rare a film narrative has me stumped about what it's trying to say or convey, but I play this piece over in my head, from time to time, and find it poorly constructed.

'The Power of the Dog' Ending Explained

In Jane Campion's Western, "Power of the Dog," a bully's comeuppance is delivered with understated power

www.thewrap.com

 

[Bigga]

'The Power of the Dog' Ending Explained

In Jane Campion's Western, "Power of the Dog," a bully's comeuppance is delivered with understated power

www.thewrap.com

Thanks.

It's funny, but I saw all the pieces (not the slow revenge) and it all seems so at odds, so it's no wonder it was confusing as there was no clear cut reasons to kill someone.

In fact, the way the film sets its stall out, it makes the victim more of a psychopath than the bully, so all sympathy is lost.

Very odd and wholly understand why it missed the mark for quite a few, obviously, me included!! Also, it doesn't help that you'd have to know how anthrax works in that environment.

Thanks, again, for that.

 

[Barcon]

Thanks to all who contributed to spoiling the fucking film for the rest of us.

 

[Bill Walker]

Thanks to all who contributed to spoiling the fucking film for the rest of us.

Wasn't me Bacon mate :)

 

[Bigga]

Thanks to all who contributed to spoiling the fucking film for the rest of us.

That's fair enough, so apologies.

I don't usually do anything like that.

 

[tonea2003]

just finished watching nobody

loved it tbh albeit a crazy at the end

 

[shevtheblue]

The original novel by Donald Ray Pollock is a stunning piece of work and deservedly won loads of awards all over the world. Heard the film was a bit of a mess though, probably would have worked better as a series with such a large cast of characters

That makes sense, i'm assuming the book delves much deeper into character development and as per usual the TV bods can't be fucked doing something justice. If you are making a film out of a book, you should probably see what is the most important thing in the source material, moving the story along, or character development as part of a narrative?

 

[LongsightM13]

just finished watching nobody

loved it tbh albeit a crazy at the end

It’s great fun. As long as you accept its’s (intentionally) as much a black comedy film as an action film then it’s an absolute blast