Other than 2 short appearances, this movie is all Brad Pitt and his dog. He plays a Special Forces vet out on an adventure in the Alaska wilderness when his plane crashes. The rest of the film has them saving each other on their challenging journey. Pitt carries the film just fine and the dog (actually 4 dogs) provides a strong presence. Despite all the expected setbacks, some of which are life-threatening, there’s seldom much genuine tension. David Ayer, who directed Pitt in “Fury” (my review), has created some stressful situations, but they don’t deliver much more. On the positive side, the scenery is lovely (actually shot in New Zealand) and the best moments are Pitt’s interactions with this canine co-star. Instead of a taut thriller, this is more a survival drama filled with some hardships and lots of heart. 3.0 out of 5.0 stars
