Brad Pitt's 'Heart of the Beast' Opens to Mixed Critical Reception
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What happened
The survival thriller Heart of the Beast has opened, featuring Brad Pitt as Special Forces officer James Belmont. The plot follows his character and his German Shepherd, Odin, as they are stranded in the Alaskan wilderness following a plane crash. Critical reviews have been published, noting a 92% positive score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 69/100 average on Metacritic.
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Why it matters
Paramount Pictures is currently running a marketing push for the film, which includes various behind-the-scenes featurettes. This concerted promotion aims to build audience interest ahead of the weekend box office returns.
Paramount Pictures is developing a survival story about a soldier and his dog.
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Who's involved
- Brad PittProtagonist in the survival thriller and Special Forces officer
- David AyerDirector of the film
- Paramount PicturesProduction and distribution studio for the film
Who could feel it
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The studio could see increased anticipation and potential revenue from the ongoing marketing push.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The film achieved top spot in the US market and entered top 10 in Canada and Australia.1 source
Pitt's special forces character, Odin, and Kosinski's style are confirmed for the film.1 source
Brad Pitt is cast as a special forces officer whose character features the dog Odin in the film.1 source
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The entities involved
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Brad Pitt
American actor and filmmaker (born 1963)
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David Ayer
American filmmaker
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Paramount Pictures
American film studio, subsidiary of Paramount Global
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