Following a pandemic that decimated humanity, mechanic and pilot "Hig" (Jacob Elordi) exists on an isolated farm alongside his tired companion "Bangley" (Josh Brolin). He occasionally ventures out with his dog, Jasper, into town—a situation reminiscent of “Omega Man” from 1971—to gather necessities and revisit the house he once shared with his deceased wife and child. However, his return trip is observed from below, …

THE DOG STARS presents a visually stunning and thoughtful depiction of a world after disaster, though it doesn't entirely justify its length. Ridley Scott manages to evoke genuine emotion within a narrative centered on sorrow, loneliness, and the difficult process of rediscovering optimism, and the actors do a commendable job portraying these experiences. However, the story relies too heavily on well-worn genre conve…

This is an excellent film! It's the kind you really should experience on the big screen—and one that makes you wish there was another installment coming up! The narrative is superb, the performers are fantastic, and the directing is top-notch. It avoids forced diversity initiatives, doesn’t feature contrived relationships between people of different backgrounds, and sidesteps unnecessary discussions about gend…

The idea of life after civilization’s collapse is a familiar one in movies—especially given current events—and often involves a resourceful character quietly battling to endure while grappling with loss. This new film from Ridley Scott follows that pattern. Unfortunately, it isn't among his stronger works; the production feels noticeably unbalanced, succeeding in some areas but falling short in others. Adapted from P…