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- [New] | Alex Bentley @ CultureMap Dallas
- Excerpt: Heart of the Beast is not quite as compelling as the previously mentioned man versus nature movies, but the central relationship between James and Odin, as well as their shared military history, makes the film watchable throughout. If only Ayer — whose recent experience making schlocky Jason Statham movies may have dulled his senses — knew not to spoil his own movie.
- Laura Clifford @ Reeling Reviews
- Excerpt: David Ayer gets to the heart of the matter within his survivor adventure tale, James and Odin’s literal love story, the bond between man and dog so strong, it’s palpable.
- Mark Hobin @ fast Film Reviews
- Excerpt: Brad Pitt is very good, but he knows he’s the supporting actor. The star is Odin, a three-legged German Shepherd and military combat dog who ends up being the heart of the movie.
- [New] | Nell Minow @ moviemom.com
- Excerpt: Pitt is terrific with Odin (played by a dog named Uber), making us feel their deep connection. And Odin is up there with Rin Tin Tin and Lassie in his daring and devotion.
- [New] | Matt Oakes @ Silver Screen Riot
- Excerpt: A handsomely mounted survival picture about a man and his combat canine companion beating the odds in the Alaskan wilderness, Heart of the Beast doesn’t reinvent the survival thriller so much as remind you why it works in the first place. Ayer proves workmanlike behind the camera things simple and Pitt helps keep them grounded, but it’s Odin the dog who steals the whole movie.
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