## National trailer released
20th Century Studios released the official Brazilian trailer for **‘No Return Point’** (international title *The Dog Stars*), a new post‑apocalyptic thriller directed by **Ridley Scott**. The video, already available on the studio’s social networks, shows actor **Jacob Elordi** in a desolate setting, alongside **Josh Brolin** and **Margaret Qualley**.
## Release date in Brazil
The feature film is scheduled to premiere on **August 27** in Brazilian cinemas.
## Reactions from the first test screenings
Screen tests conducted with a selected audience were reported by the portal *World of Reel*. The reports indicate a sense of disappointment among viewers. Main criticisms recorded:
– **Pacing considered boring** and a lack of urgency in the narrative.
– **Abrupt ending**, with the feeling that 20 to 30 minutes of content were missing.
– **Uncertainty about the story’s purpose**, according to a viewer who described the experience as “Is that it?”.
One of the most striking comments quoted by the publication states: “I watched Ridley Scott’s *The Dog Stars*, and I hate to say it, but it’s time for Sir Ridley to retire. He won’t… but he should.”
## Cast and synopsis
The production brings together a recognized cast:
– **Jacob Elordi** as Hig, a widowed pilot living isolated in a hangar in Colorado.
– **Josh Brolin** plays a grumpy former Navy SEAL who shares the refuge with Hig.
– **Margaret Qualley** is part of the main group.
– **Benedict Wong** and **Guy Pearce** also appear in the cast.
The official synopsis describes a future devastated by a global pandemic. Hig and his dog depend on each other to survive invaders. Their routine is disrupted when a radio transmission awakens hope for a life beyond the controlled limits, leading the protagonist on a risky journey with no return.
## Production and technical crew
– **Screenplay**: Mark L. Smith
– **Cinematography**: Erik Messerschmidt
– **Score**: Harry Gregson‑Williams
Despite the negative test feedback, Ridley Scott maintained public confidence, stating that he was born with “a good eye” and describing *The Dog Stars* as “perhaps his best film”. The industry follows these statements cautiously, recalling similar praises made for the *Gladiator II* project before its release.
