News · 26 August 2026

Ridley Scott's new film "The Dog Stars" gets mixed reviews

The 88-year-old director's latest post-apocalyptic thriller is being called "not half bad" by some critics. It stars Jacob Elordi as Hig, a pilot surviving a world ravaged by a virus, alongside Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley. While praised for its visual flair and performances, some reviewers found the screenplay thinly fleshed out and the pacing uneven.

By BriefTea Editorial · 26 August 2026 at 1:49

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