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Dean (6926 KP) rated The Power of the Dog (2021) in Movies

Apr 1, 2022 (Updated Apr 1, 2022)  
The Power of the Dog (2021)
The Power of the Dog (2021)
2021 | Drama, Romance, Western
Benedict Cumberbatch (1 more)
Cool cinematography
A slow burner that won't be to everyone's liking (0 more)
Don't underestimate..
Finally checked this out after all the Oscar wins and nominations. Spotted it on Netflix a while ago but the trailer didn't grab me.
While set as a Western, shot in an awesome location in New Zealand, it's more of a character piece. No gun blazing here. It's the end of the Wild West era 1925 with Horses giving way to cars. A rancher and his brother are on a cattle drive. They meet a window and her young awkward son. Soon she marries the gentlemanly brother and moves to the ranch. Where they are tormented by Benendict Cumberbatch's character. At his awesome best in a more different role for him as a complex bully, mancho man exterior with a hidden depth to him.
Definitely an intellectual film with many layers and aspects to it. A lot of questions hinted at for the viewer to fill in the blanks. By the end it's a simple story told very intricately. Some great actors and beautiful photography, this will hold up well to repeat viewings.
It is very slow going to the payoff at the end and isn't the sort of film that will appeal to everyone. If you appreciate good acting and storytelling though check it out.
  
The Berenstain Bears' Easter Blessings
The Berenstain Bears' Easter Blessings
Mike Berenstain | 2016 | Children
9
8.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is another loving book for young reader. The Bear family go on an adventure and explore what the Harvest festival. This is their first one and new tradition. You can see their community. You enjoy the adventure.

The pictures can tell the story and goes along with it. Your children learn along the way with it. It great for beginner readers. The pictures are quite nicely down and you can enjoy the pictures and so can young children.

The book does teach about the festival and teamwork and community. It is a sweet book and you do see Brother and Sister's little sister Honey.
  
Waterfall
Waterfall
Lauren Kate | 2014 | Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult (YA)
10
7.6 (5 Ratings)
Book Rating
Forgot to post this last month
I loved it. I chose to read this book because it's by my favorite author and second book in the Teardrop series. This series is very emotional and about the rise of Atlantis. It had an unspected ending as well.

Two things I loved about the series was the love story and how the story deals with the main characters emotions. For example, how it shows you shouldn't bottle your emotions up inside. My favorite character's in it would probably be her younger twin brother William and sister Claire. I also liked Brooks as well.

I 100% recommend