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‘Heart of the Beast’ finds emotional power in best friends

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The saying that a dog is a man’s best friend is an adage that has been used for ages. The new Brad Pitt film, “Heart of the Beast” gives compelling evidence that an argument can be made that a dog’s best friend is a man. Either way, the connection Pitt’s character [...]

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  1. Brad Pitt’s ‘Heart Of The Beast’ Sets A Rotten Tomatoes Score Record

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    ‘Heart of the Beast’ finds emotional power in best friends

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Reports & sources

24 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Heart of the Beast’ Review: Brad Pitt and His Canine Co-Star Earn Your Tears in David Ayer’s Tense, Tender Survival Thriller (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    A former Special Forces soldier and his combat dog struggle to survive in the Alaskan wilderness in this adventure from the 'Fury' filmmaker.

  2. Deadline

    ‘Heart Of The Beast’ Review: Brad Pitt And A Soulful German Shepherd Struggle To Survive The Wilderness In An Emotional Journey That Will Have You Sobbing (opens Deadline)

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    Going to see Heart Of The Beast is a dangerous proposition if you don’t want to be seen crying uncontrollably in public. This man and his dog story is an emotional roller coaster that lays it all out there, and I lapped it up just like I did in My Dog Skip, Turner & Hooch, […]

  3. The Boston Globe

    ‘Heart of the Beast’: an ode to Odin (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Odin, Brad Pitt's canine co-star played by four different dogs in this adventure movie, is a real scene-stealer.

  4. The Guardian

    Heart of the Beast review – Brad Pitt survivalist dogmance serves up wilderness with side of cheese (opens The Guardian)

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    Pitt and loyal hound Odin get stuck in remote Alaska in this serviceable adventure with hints of Jack London and Marley & Me One man and his dog have an amazing adventure in this survivalist drama starring Brad Pitt, from screenwriter Cameron Alexander and director David Ayer, for which the first an…

  5. UPI

    Movie review: Brad pitt, canine bond carries 'Heart of the Beast' (opens UPI)

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    "Heart of the Beast," in theaters Friday, is a standard survival tale anchored by the touching bond between Brad Pitt and his canine costar.

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Movie Review: In ‘Heart of the Beast,’ Brad Pitt and a dog try to survive in the wild (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Brad Pitt plays a military veteran on a trip through Alaska with his retired combat dog in “Heart of the Beast.”

  7. Variety

    ‘Heart of the Beast’ Review: Brad Pitt Is a Veteran Stranded With His Combat Dog in David Ayer’s Stirringly Crafted Survival-in-the-Wild Saga (opens Variety)

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    Ayer and Pitt (both producers on the film) have teamed up to make something that isn’t so far removed, in form and spirit, from an old-school Disney movie. But the real surprise of "Heart of the Beast" is how well-made it is.

  8. People

    Brad Pitt’s Performance Opposite a Dog Is ‘a Joy to Behold’ in “Heart of the Beast”, First Reviews Say (opens People)

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    Brad Pitt plays a retired military officer who crash lands in Alaska’s wilderness and must survive with his German Shepherd in ‘Heart of the Beast,’ in theaters Sept. 25

  9. Forbes

    ‘Heart Of The Beast’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Cheer Brad Pitt Adventure Thriller (opens Forbes)

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    Brad Pitt’s adventure thriller "Heart of the Beast" is winning over the hearts of Rotten Tomatoes’ critics.

  10. The Hollywood Reporter

    Brad Pitt Says Indie Cinema “Feels as Strong as in the ’90s” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood star has hit the San Sebastian Film Festival ahead of the premiere of David Ayer's 'Heart of the Beast.'

  11. Variety

    Brad Pitt on the ‘Moving Experience’ of Co-Starring With a Dog in ‘Heart of the Beast’ and the State of Indie Cinema: It ’Feels as Strong as the ‘90s’ (opens Variety)

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    Brad Pitt underlined his credentials as a dog guy in San Sebastian on Wednesday, hailing the experience of working with his “Heart of the Beast” co-star, a German Shepherd called Uber. “I did have a really moving experience with Uber,” he said at a press conference ahead of the film’s premiere.

  12. France 24

    Film show: Brad Pitt and his dog take on the wilderness in 'Heart of the Beast' (opens France 24)

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    Eve Jackson and film critic Emma Jones run through this week's new cinema releases in France. Brad Pitt heads into the Alaskan wilderness with his four-legged co-star in "Heart of the Beast". Also, Robert Pattinson takes on a controversial TV host in "Primetime", a new generation discovers "Sense an…

  13. Forbes

    Brad Pitt’s ‘Heart Of The Beast’ Sets A Rotten Tomatoes Score Record (opens Forbes)

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    'Heart of the Beast,' the new dog friendship survival story starring Brad Pitt, has racked up great Rotten Tomatoes scores and set a record.

  14. The Christian Post

    ‘Heart of the Beast’ director David Ayer says faith shaped Brad Pitt survival drama (opens The Christian Post)

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    Director David Ayer shared how his Christian faith shaped the themes of sacrifice and redemption at the heart of his new film “Heart of the Beast" and reflected on how an orientation toward God can provide direction in a culture increasingly struggling to find meaning.

  15. The Christian Post

    Biblical themes take center stage in new ‘Heart of the Beast’ featurette (opens The Christian Post)

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    A new featurette for “Heart of the Beast,” the upcoming survival thriller starring Brad Pitt, highlights the film’s biblical themes of faith, sacrifice, unconditional love and perseverance, drawing parallels between its story and Psalm 23.

  16. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Movie review: Dog steals 'Heart of the Beast' as Brad Pitt's charm kept on leash (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    The film follows combat veterans James and his dog, Odin, as they fight to survive in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash.

  17. UPI

    'Heart of the Beast' and 6 other survival films with very good boys (opens UPI)

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    "Heart of the Beast," a new thriller starring Brad Pitt, opens Friday. Here's 6 other movies about people surviving the odds with their dogs.

  18. Toledo Blade

    Review: In ‘Heart of the Beast,’ Brad Pitt and a dog try to survive in the wild (opens Toledo Blade)

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    Brad Pitt loves a lone wolf character. Even in ensembles, he’s often the quiet one just to the left (but, you know, still the focus). The guy who sees everything and says little, drawing people, when there are any, into his orbit with sheer charisma.

  19. Rolling Stone

    ‘Heart of the Beast’ Feels Like Something Brad Pitt Made 30 Years Ago (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The star goes full Jack London in this survivalist thriller about an ex-military officer and his pooch stuck in the Alaska wilderness

  20. Blaze Media

    Director finds faith in the wild with Brad Pitt’s ‘Heart of the Beast’ (opens Blaze Media)

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    David Ayer took a Zen-like approach to his canine lead actor. The veteran director behind “Fury,” “End of Watch,” and “The Beekeeper” worked extensively with Uber, a German Shepherd at the heart of his new film.

  21. KGET Bakersfield

    ‘Heart of the Beast’ finds emotional power in best friends (opens KGET Bakersfield)

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    BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The saying that a dog is a man’s best friend is an adage that has been used for ages. The new Brad Pitt film, “Heart of the Beast” gives compelling evidence that an argument can be made that a dog’s best friend is a man. Either way, the connection Pitt’s character [...]

  22. East Idaho News

    Review: ‘Heart of the Beast’ not the best dog movie, but it’s exactly what we want (opens East Idaho News)

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    I’ve never been a dog owner. Many people assume that, because of this, I am also not a dog person. But it’s actually the opposite — I like dogs quite a bit. In reality, I don’t have a dog because my parents just never wanted one — and now that I have three kids, adding […]

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