Life & LuxuryArts & CultureReview★★½Ridley Scott’s gentle neo-western is a far cry from past epicsThe Dog Stars sees the legendary filmmaker swap explosive scale for atmospheric, post-apocalyptic serenity.Aug 26, 2026 – 1.24pmThe Dog Stars ★★½The 88-year-old director Ridley Scott seems on track to match Portuguese master Manoel de Oliveira’s feat of directing a feature at the age of 99.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Latest In Arts & CultureFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Life and luxury