Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars Debuts at 42% on 36 Reviews Ahead of Aug. 28 Release
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Updated · MovieWeb · Aug 26
Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars Debuts at 42% on 36 Reviews Ahead of Aug. 28 Release
3 articles · Updated · MovieWeb · Aug 26
Summary
42% of 36 critics' reviews were positive in The Dog Stars' initial Rotten Tomatoes score, a weak start two days before Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic adaptation reaches theaters.
That mark would place the film among the 10 worst-rated movies of Scott's career if it holds, undercutting early buzz that had pointed to another strong entry after Gladiator II and Napoleon.
Critics cited a dull, overly polished and messy execution, with reviews from RogerEbert, AwardsWatch, The Curb and AV Club all questioning whether the film justifies its big-screen ambitions.
The soft reception lands as The Dog Stars faces crowded competition from holdovers including Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and horror hit Insidious: Out of the Further.