Ridley Scott's New Action Sci-Fi Thriller Fiercely Divides Critics in First Reactions
Ridley Scott's latest film, 'The Dog Stars,' has critics at odds, with some praising its unique vision and others dismissing it as dull.
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The first reactions to Ridley Scott's new action sci-fi thriller, 'The Dog Stars,' have sharply divided critics. The film, starring Jacob Elordi, has been described as a tender love story set in a postapocalyptic world. The initial wave of reviews has been mixed.
Some critics have praised the film's unique vision and Elordi's performance. Others have dismissed it as boring and lacking luster. Roger Ebert and IndieWire have been particularly critical, with Roger Ebert calling the film's vision of the future dull and IndieWire stating that Elordi cannot save the movie.
The film's director, Ridley Scott, is known for his collaborative approach with actors. WRAL, however, offers a more positive review, describing the film as a tender love story with postapocalyptic elements.
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What is 'The Dog Stars' about?
The Dog Stars is a new action sci-fi thriller directed by Ridley Scott. It stars Jacob Elordi and is set in a postapocalyptic world.
Why are critics divided on 'The Dog Stars'?
Critics are divided on 'The Dog Stars' due to differing opinions on the film's vision of the future and the performance of its lead actor, Jacob Elordi.
What has Jacob Elordi said about working with Ridley Scott?
Jacob Elordi has revealed that Ridley Scott is every actor's dream collaborator, praising his approach to working with actors.
Sources (6)
- Ridley Scott’s New Action Sci-Fi Thriller First Reactions Greatly Divide Critics Polygon.com · 16h ago
- Jacob Elordi Reveals Why Ridley Scott Is Every Actor’s Dream Collaborator Yahoo · 16h ago
- Jacob Elordi Reveals Why Ridley Scott Is Every Actor’s Dream Collaborator Yahoo · 16h ago
- The Dog Stars review: Boring vision of the future has no luster Roger Ebert · 18h ago
- 'The Dog Stars' Review: Jacob Elordi Can't Save a Ridley Scott Movie IndieWire · 18h ago
- Movie Review: A tender love story with postapocalyptic teeth in Ridley Scott’s 'The Dog Stars' WRAL · 18h ago
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