Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars' tells a tender love story set in a postapocalyptic world. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The film is based on Peter Heller's novel and stars Jacob Elordi and Margaret Qualley. The plot follows a man and his loyal Malinois dog named Jasper trying to find purpose in a brutal, post-pandemic Colorado.
According to Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy, the film is a welcome if slightly odd addition to the postapocalyptic canon. It focuses less on the kill-or-be-killed mutant hellscape than on the costs of survival itself. The film is even described as optimistic.
'The Dog Stars' highlights the critical role of dogs, similar to Tom Hanks' terrier in 'Finch' and Will Smith's German shepherd in 'I Am Legend'. This time, viewers can enjoy the Malinois' performance.
Ignoring one unhinged sequence toward the end, 'The Dog Stars' is a quiet love story set amid sniper fire, RPGs and fuel cans.
The film is released by 20th Century Studios. Main roles are played by Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, and Josh Brolin.
This work proves that you can't tell a story about humanity without a little canine. The film reminds viewers of the value of life and the importance of friendship.