Critics Split on Ridley Scott's 119-Minute The Dog Stars Ahead of Aug. 28 Release
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Updated · MovieWeb · Aug 25
Critics Split on Ridley Scott's 119-Minute The Dog Stars Ahead of Aug. 28 Release
3 articles · Updated · MovieWeb · Aug 25
Summary
Early press reactions to The Dog Stars have hardened into a clear split, with critics praising its intimate human drama while faulting its slow pacing and overlong 119-minute runtime.
Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin drew some of the strongest notices, as supporters said their chemistry grounds the post-apocalyptic story and helps Scott balance community, survival and bursts of violence.
Negative reviews centered on the screenplay, with several critics arguing Scott's direction and action staging could not overcome what they called a heavy-handed, generic or undercooked script.
The film, adapted from Peter Heller's 2012 novel, premiered in London on Aug. 20 and reaches theaters on Aug. 28, setting up one of the year's more debated sci-fi releases.