On the Surface-(Profanity, Sexual content, violence, etc.). Yet, and despite its lamentable overuse of computer technology, The Call of the Wild is a delicate and surprisingly weighty story of optimism and the search for peace in the middle of a changing and difficult world. Viewers hoping for a thrilling adventure story or an entertaining dog movie for their kids will likely be disappointing by this mellow and more contemplative story. While the destiny of this film adaption is likely not to become a beloved classic, it is nevertheless a charming and even inspiring story. Throughout the film, Harrison Ford (who, even as 77 years old, remains as awesome as ever) ponders the destiny of him and Buck (his dog). Adapted from the classic source material by Jack London, the new film (directed by Chris Sanders) is another retelling of the classic “boy and his dog” tale. If you’ve ever yearned to see a scruffy, down-and-out Harrison Ford go on an extended nature walk with a large CGI dog, then you’re in luck! The Call of the Wild is here to scratch that itch. A scruffy Harrison Ford and a big CGI dog go on a surprisingly touching search for peace.
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