Rafi Rubiano

The public and critical rejection of Ridley Scott’s new film is a SCANDAL. I get the feeling the general public can no longer concentrate on a film and needs a frantic pace to stay awake. The Dog Stars is a film with an intentionally slow rhythm to reinforce immersion in its universe, filled with unforgettable visuals that give it a distinctive identity, something incredibly rare in Hollywood today. There is a poetry that emanates from this film that I have rarely seen in cinema, both through its natural enchanting visuals and the emotions of its characters, never expressed through dialogue yet always perceptible. It is a subtle film, in both substance and form, and that is precisely why it is rejected by critics and the general public, whose understanding of what makes a work of art seems to be disappearing more and more. Today for people, the only thing that matters when watching a film is whether they were entertained. Well NO ladies and gentlemen, what matters most is how long the film stays with you. And The Dog Stars is a film that will stay with me for a long time, because it is unlike any other, and that is why it is one of Ridley Scott’s best films.