Alpha
Alpha

Alpha

2019Movie17 minDutch

Alpha shows the tense relationship between a son and his mother. Chiel is unable to associate with the religion of his mother and is resisting actively. Vera loses control over her adolescent teenager. Then, one evening, the pastor comes by to solve the conflict.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users79%
Director: Albert HughesGenres: Adventure, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the last Ice Age, a young hunter is separated from his tribe and must survive the harsh wilderness alone. He encounters a wolf, also abandoned by its pack, and the two form an unlikely bond. Together, they face incredible dangers and challenges, ultimately discovering that friendship can be found in the most unexpected of places and that survival depends on mutual respect and understanding.

Critical Reception

Alpha received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its stunning cinematography, primal atmosphere, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Kodi Smit-McPhee. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the narrative lacked significant depth. Audiences generally responded more favorably, appreciating the survival story and the emotional connection between the human and wolf characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with a strong lead performance, offering a compelling prehistoric survival tale.
  • The emotional core of the human-animal bond is a significant strength.
  • While the narrative is straightforward, the film succeeds in its atmospheric and primal depiction of the Ice Age.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's visual beauty and the heartwarming story of survival and companionship between a young man and a wolf. Many highlighted the film's ability to evoke a sense of adventure and the strong emotional connection portrayed. Some viewers found the plot to be simple but effective, and the portrayal of the prehistoric era to be engaging.

Fun Fact

The wolf in the film, named Chuck, was trained by animal trainer Andrew Simpson, who also trained the wolves for 'Game of Thrones'.

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