The Dog Stars Reactions Praise Ridley Scott's Emotional Sci-Fi Epic
First reactions to Ridley Scott's new sci-fi film, The Dog Stars, have surfaced, and they highlight an unusually emotional side of the director. According to JoBlo, the post-apocalyptic epic is being called "surprisingly emotional" and one of Scott's most "human" films.
The movie, which had its world premiere in London on August 20, stars Jacob Elordi as a pilot named Hig who survives in a wasteland with a hardened survivalist played by Josh Brolin. The supporting cast features Margaret Qualley, alongside Allison Janney, Benedict Wong, and Guy Pearce.
Social media reactions gathered by the outlet describe a mix of tones. One viewer called it a "surprisingly humble and emotionally weighted change of pace," praising the cinematography and performances. Another noted "unexpected moments of ferocity and violence" amidst a quiet, contemplative story, while a third compared its energy to Mad Max: Fury Road mixed with quiet campfire scenes.
Not all early impressions were uniformly positive. One reaction claimed the film's pacing chaotically switches and becomes "baffling and hard to follow." Another stated Scott seemed "largely on autopilot" but acknowledged some exciting sequences.
Collider reports that The Dog Stars, adapted from a novel by Peter Heller, was made on a budget around $110 million. It is Scott's first sci-fi project since 2017's Alien: Covenant and hits theaters on August 28.
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