New coverage emphasises the emotional impact of David Ayer’s *Heart of the Beast*, portraying it as a largely dialogue-free survival drama centred on the bond between retired serviceman James Belmont and Odin, his military dog. After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, the pair face increasingly dangerous obstacles, making the film both a physical survival story and a tribute to those who serve.

Brad Pitt plays Belmont, a 30-year military veteran suffering from heart problems and PTSD, while Odin is depicted as a battle-scarred German Shepherd with a prosthetic leg and few teeth. Their journey includes encounters with a grizzly bear and wolves, a devastating river accident and a brief meeting with a stranger played by J.K. Simmons; the review praises Pitt’s performance, Cameron Alexander’s screenplay and the emotional authenticity of the man-and-dog relationship.