Eli Horowitz might not be a name that is instantly recognizable, but he’s served as the showrunner on Amazon’s Homecoming with Julia Roberts and subsequently Janelle Monae headling its two seasons. However, with this feature debut as writer-director, Horowitz is moving into darker territory, exploring contemporary relationships, infidelity, and by extension, an inherent fear of aging. With a solid ensemble cast including Winona Ryder, John Gallagher Jr, and Dermot Mulroney, The Cow plays with timelines and indulges in flashbacks before revealing a savage twist.
What becomes apparent early on is how good Winona Ryder really can be given the right material. As Kath, she exudes empathy and vulnerability even in moments of quiet reflection alongside Gallagher Jr, who plays her boyfriend, Max. To all intents and purposes, she is the bedrock of this film and carries it forward in an understated and unassuming way. However, life is better with an ensemble, and in this capacity, Gallagher Jr, Dermot Mulroney, and Owen Teague excel. Through a combination of emotional friction from Gallagher Jr, open-hearted affection from Mulroney, and brooding intensity from Teague, this story slowly comes together.
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