# Heart of the Beast Review

> Brad Pitt and his dog survive Alaskan wilderness disaster in this hypermasculine survival film.
- Title: Heart of the Beast Review · Rolling Stone | Shortify
- Summary: Brad Pitt and his dog survive Alaskan wilderness disaster in this hypermasculine survival film. Brad Pitt and his German shepherd Odin survive a plane crash…
- Keywords: brad pitt, odin, heart of the beast, alaska, survival film, paramount plus, Heart, Beast, Review, Rolling Stone
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/heart-of-the-beast-review-brad-pitt-1235629731
- Author: David Fear
- Published: 2026-09-25T14:30:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brad pitt, odin, heart of the beast, alaska, survival film, paramount plus
## James Belmont and Odin
James Belmont, a retired Army Special Ops commander, shares a bond with his German shepherd Odin after he saved his life.
## Alaskan Escape Plan
James and Odin plan to fly into the Alaskan wilderness to fish, cook over an open fire, and enjoy nature's solitude.
## Sudden Storm Disaster
A sudden storm forces James and Odin to abandon their Alaskan escape, leading to a plane crash 58 miles from the nearest road.
## Wilderness Survival
Injured, James and Odin hike through treacherous terrain to survive, facing raging rivers and wolves in the Alaskan wilderness.
## Hypermasculine Survival
Writer-director David Ayer crafts a hypermasculine survival film for dads and animal lovers, avoiding Old Yeller-style storytelling.
## What Happens Next
James and Odin survive the Alaskan wilderness disaster, showcasing Pitt's enduring star power in a survivalist thriller.
## Key takeaway

Brad Pitt and his German shepherd Odin survive a plane crash in Alaska while battling nature and wolves.