Kojima's Vague Review of Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars' Sparks Fan Speculation

Hideo Kojima's brief social media post about Ridley Scott's film The Dog Stars has fans guessing he didn't enjoy it, as his typical praise for movies he likes is much more detailed. The film has been poorly received, earning only $19 million globally and a 5/10 from IGN. Kojima only mentioned his initial expectations, comparing it to Cormac McCarthy's The Road, without offering substantive commentary.

Kojima's post referenced Peter Heller's novel, which he noted had sat unread on his shelf for years, and mentioned the score was composed by Harry while observing that no program pamphlet was being sold at the screening. This stands in contrast to his enthusiastic write-ups for films he admires, such as his detailed praise for Kane Parson's Backrooms.

The Dog Stars has struggled commercially and critically, with IGN's review describing it as emotionally overprotected with a jarring final act. Scott's recent press appearances have also generated discussion, including his confirmation of an Alien: Covenant sequel with Michael Fassbender, which he framed as necessary because the franchise "needs some help."