India, Sept. 23 -- In the film Heart of the Beast, which is directed by David Ayer, the plot revolves around a survival thriller in which the emotional climax is found in an unexpected yet very basic connection. In the movie, James "Jim" Belmont is played by Brad Pitt. He is a Special Forces soldier. Then he ends up stuck in the harsh wilds of Alaska. He is not alone. Odin, his old retired combat dog, is with him. The story centers on trying to stay alive.

Brad Pitt And Odin's Emotional Bond Is The Film's Biggest Strength

Belmont and Odin hold the movie's emotional core. Brad Pitt brings it out in a restrained way, so the pressure shows up in small moments instead of long speeches. You can tell Belmont has been worn down by events that ...