See the Trailer for Ridley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’ Starring Jacob Elordi
- On Friday, August 28, Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars opens in theaters, adapting Peter Heller's 2012 post-apocalyptic novel; critics describe the drama as technically proficient yet tonally disjointed, failing to form a coherent narrative whole.
- Set a decade after a deadly flu pandemic, the film follows pilot Hig, played by Jacob Elordi; though the story is set in Colorado, production was shot in the Italian Alps, creating a geographical disconnect.
- Elordi stars alongside Josh Brolin, Guy Pearce, and Margaret Qualley; while the cast delivers strong performances, reviewers argue the script squanders their talents, relying on familiar genre tropes rather than original character development.
- Pacing issues and uneven tonal shifts, particularly regarding the villainous 'Reapers,' undermine the film's emotional impact; the movie feels like several disparate projects smashed together, resulting in a disjointed viewing experience.
- Struggling to distinguish itself from superior post-apocalyptic media, critics consider this a low point in Scott's recent filmography; the movie ultimately leaves audiences with a forgettable experience lacking depth found in more acclaimed genre dramas.
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The highly sought-after 29-year-old Australian actor, who now stands as the successor to names like Brad Pitt or Leonardo DiCaprio in the industry, stars the latest of acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott ('Blade Runner', 'Gladiator')
"The Dog Stars" Reviews Are In
The reviews are in for Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic thriller “The Dog Stars” and the results…aren’t good. With 66 reviews counted, the film sits at just 39% (5.3/10) on Rotten Tomatoes along with a 51/100 on Metacritic. To put that in perspective, the film sits about on par with Scott’s “Hannibal” and “Kingdom of Heaven” theatrical cut – a little below his “Robin Hood” and a little above his “The Counselor”. Reviews indicate star Jacob Elord…
Movie review: Post-apocalyptic 'The Dog Stars' is more sweet than bleak
88-year-old Ridley Scott has churned out eight feature films in the last 11 years; the apocalyptic drama “The Dog Stars” is his latest. Some of these films are masterpieces (“The Martian,” “The Last Duel”), some are close to perfect (“Napoleon”), others prove he still has the juice that made him an icon (“Alien: Covenant,” “Gladiator II”) and some are strange little ditties that feature ...
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