Film Reviews: Celebrity-Packed Movie and Lithuanian Sci-Fi 'Dog Star'

A Danish critic gives two stars to a hastily assembled celebrity-filled film, while a Lithuanian outlet reviews the sci-fi film 'Dog Star' as a vision of the near future.

26 Aug, 17:15 — 26 Aug, 20:30

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Why this matters

Ridley Scott is a renowned director, and the release of his new film, especially after a period noted for less commercial success, draws significant attention from film critics and audiences alike. The film's reception could impact his future projects and the careers of its prominent cast members.

Key entitiesRidley Scott Jacob Elordi Margaret Qualley Kevin Maher

The Story

What 5 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Ridley Scott directed the film 'The Dog Stars'
The film is a science fiction drama
Jacob Elordi and Margaret Qualley are actors in the film

Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

Ridley Scott is 88 years old.

unverified·berlingske

Ridley Scott has not had a commercially successful project in the last decade.

unverified·delfi-lt

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The film 'The Dog Stars' is packed with celebrities.

agreed·berlingskescreen-rant

Where they diverge

Critical reception of 'The Dog Stars'

berlingske

The film is poorly made despite its celebrity cast.

screen-rant

The film offered a unique and positive acting experience for its stars.

delfi-lt

The film is a modest yet ambitious return for Scott after a decade without commercial success.

Coverage gaps

Specific details about the plot or themes of 'The Dog Stars'

Reporteddelfi-lt

Missingberlingskescreen-ranttimes-uk

The film's star rating

Reportedberlingske

Missingscreen-rantdelfi-lttimes-uk

The Story

Analyzing sources…

Source Diversity

High (71/100)

5 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 3/5 buckets covered17/33

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Left1

Left (1)

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Center2

Center (2)

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Right2

Right (2)

berlingsketimes-uk

Far R

Geographic diversity— 5 regions21/34

Canada1US1Denmark1Lithuania1UK1

Political spectrum

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Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyToneFactuality

screen-rantcentercenteroptimisticMixedReports on actor experiences, promotional content

delfi-ltcentercenteranalytical—Provides a balanced review and context

times-ukcenter

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is balanced, featuring both critical reviews and promotional interviews, without a strong political lean.

Sources

Showing 3 of 5 sources

times-ukMostly Factual1d ago

Kevin Maher reviews The Dog Stars - The Times

Kevin Maher reviews The Dog Stars The Times

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globe-and-mailHigh1d ago

Inside Ridley Scott, there are two wolves, but neither really shows up for The Dog Stars

The half-hearted adaptation of Peter Hellers novel switches tones too frequently, never giving either side enough room to breathe

By Rachel Ho

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screen-rantMixed1d ago

Jacob Elordi & Josh Brolin standing in The Dog Stars

The Dog Stars actor Josh Brolin discusses how he avoids repeating himself even when roles are similar to himself, while director Ridley Scott reveals his intention to avoid apocalypse genre cliches in his new movie.

By Ash Crossan

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Coverage Timeline

First report: times-uk · 26 Aug, 17:15|Full coverage: 5 · 3h|Window: 3h

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

times-uk26 Aug, 17:15First to report

Kevin Maher reviews The Dog Stars - The Times

delfi-lt26 Aug, 17:54

Filmo „Šuns žvaigždynas“ recenzija: netolimos ateities vizija?

1h later

berlingske26 Aug, 18:59

2 stjerner: Filmen er spækket med kendisser - men den er sjusket og klasket sammen i en fart

1h later

screen-rant26 Aug, 20:20

Jacob Elordi & Josh Brolin standing in The Dog Stars

globe-and-mail26 Aug, 20:30Latest update

Inside Ridley Scott, there are two wolves, but neither really shows up for The Dog Stars

Story evolution

The narrative shifts from general film reviews to more specific insights from the cast, and then to a more critical assessment of the film's quality.

Initial ReviewsAug 26 afternoon

The Times UK and Delfi-LT publish early reviews of 'The Dog Stars', with Delfi-LT providing some context on Scott's recent film history.

Cast InsightsAug 26 evening

Screen Rant publishes an interview with the lead actors, focusing on their unique experience working on the film.

Critical AssessmentAug 26 evening

Berlingske provides a more critical review, highlighting perceived flaws despite the celebrity cast.

PERSPECTA

PERSPECTA

Film Reviews: Celebrity-Packed Movie and Lithuanian Sci-Fi 'Dog Star'

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

The Story

Source Diversity

Source Diversity

Political spectrum

Sources

Kevin Maher reviews The Dog Stars - The Times

Inside Ridley Scott, there are two wolves, but neither really shows up for The Dog Stars

Jacob Elordi & Josh Brolin standing in The Dog Stars

Coverage Timeline

Kevin Maher reviews The Dog Stars - The Times

Filmo „Šuns žvaigždynas“ recenzija: netolimos ateities vizija?

2 stjerner: Filmen er spækket med kendisser - men den er sjusket og klasket sammen i en fart

Jacob Elordi & Josh Brolin standing in The Dog Stars

Inside Ridley Scott, there are two wolves, but neither really shows up for The Dog Stars

Story evolution

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PERSPECTA

Why this matters

Story evolution

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

Political spectrum

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