Heart of the Beast

Heart of the Beast is showing at Vue Cinema in Oxford, with screenings running from 25 September through to 29 October. It's an adventure thriller from David Ayer, and it's got Brad Pitt in the lead as Special Forces officer James Belmont. He's not alone for most of it, though — he's accompanied by his combat dog, Odin.

The story kicks off when the two find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash. From there, it's a fight for survival against the elements, and the dog is as much a part of the struggle as the man. It's a 12A, so it's fine for younger teens, and it runs for 101 minutes — an hour and forty-one, if you're timing your evening around it.

Brad Pitt takes the lead, and he's joined by J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe. It's David Ayer directing, and the whole thing sits in that survivalist territory where the landscape is as much of a character as the people in it.

If you're planning to catch it, there are plenty of times to choose from across the run. This Friday 23 October it's on at 5:35pm; Saturday 24 October has two, at 1:40pm and 5:45pm; Sunday 25 October is 3:15pm; Monday 26 October is 2:15pm; Tuesday 27 October has a matinee at 3:50pm and a late one at 10:00pm; Wednesday 28 October is 3:25pm; and Thursday 29 October is 11:50am. Tickets start from £6.49, and you'll find it at Vue Cinema in Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP.