'Point of no return': Ridley Scott presents 'problematic gaze and tired narrative' in apocalyptic adventure
oglobo27 August 2026 at 06:30
The article analyzes "Point of Return," a new film by Ridley Scott based on Peter Heller's novel "The Dog Stars," starring Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin. The review contextualizes the work within the apocalyptic narrative genre, which gained popularity in the early 21st century with works like "The Hunger Games" and "The Last of Us," and which, post-pandemic, has acquired an uncomfortable familiarity with audiences. The text highlights that, despite being based on a 2012 book, the film resonates differently today. The review points out that Scott presents a "problematic gaze and tired narrative" in this adventure set in a world devastated by a flu pandemic.
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