what Campion and Cumberbatch have done here is nothing short of extraordinary; This is a movie in which everything matters and nothing is wasted. Every shot is laden with meaning in a way that is thrillingly uncommon in today's film-making environment
Jane Campion makes a thrilling return with "The Power of the Dog", a work as boldly idiosyncratic, unpredictable and alive with psychological complexity as anything in the revered director's output
Jane Campion delivers a tricky, arresting neo-noir Western; as Benedict Cumberbatch and Kodi Smit-McPhee begin to circle one another, the odd thrumming chemistry between the actors clicks in in a way that feels almost inevitable
Jane Campion deftly adapts Thomas Savage's western novel of toxic machismo, a tale exceedingly well told; Superb direction, a carefully calibrated screenplay and an excellent supporting cast make this awards catnip
it's a masterful film; a sly, blistering, career-best performance from Benedict Cumberbatch; Shot in New Zealand, Jane Campion's dark new 'psychological western' is powered by the British star on astonishing, menacing form
it's a brawny, brooding drama about the wreckage caused by men, beautifully framed in muted neutral tones as the camera circles the ranch-house with a deliberate, stealthy tread
Campion's film is an astonishing accomplishment in acting; A masterpiece in acting from Benedict Cumberbatch, Kodi Smit-McPhee is also outstanding but the true star is that of Jane Campion
Benedict Cumberbatch leads a fabulous ensemble in the role of Phil Burbank; Jane Campion builds the tension slowly and emphatically, telegraphing the perils ahead. Yet when the two-edged climax comes it's powerfully unexpected
a slow-burning gothic melodrama which features one of Benedict Cumberbatch's most remarkable transformations; It's a film which shimmers with intelligence, and if the plot isn't clear until the very last scene, well, it's worth the wait
a riveting must-watch; Jane Campion's "The Power of the Dog" is unflinching in its depth and analysis, visually stunning, captivating, and bolstered by exceptional performances; Mesmerizing in every way, "The Power of the Dog" is a triumph
by Chris Barsanti [Slant Magazine ]
by Charlotte O'Sullivan [London Evening Standard ]
by Peter Howell [Toronto Star ]
