Alpha on Blu-ray is the movie to watch this Thanksgiving
By Sandy C.
Alpha is now available on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD. Here’s why it’s the movie you want to watch this Thanksgiving break.
The critically acclaimed movie, Alpha, collected over $80 million worldwide on limited release and scoring a Fresh Score of 81% on Rotten Tomatoes. If you missed the film in theaters, you really missed something special. No worries, though, you can rent or buy it to see what everyone is talking about.
Alpha gives a spin to the usual “man’s best friend” tale, proving you really can teach a dog new tricks. The movie is now available on Digital and Blu-ray/DVD.
Watch the trailer for Alpha, below:
Synopsis: The story, set in the last ice age, follows Keda (Kodi Smit-McPhee) on his first hunt with his tribe. After an injury leave Keda unconscious, he is presumed dead. Left to survive on his own in the wilderness, Keda is determined to journey back home.
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Much like Keda, a wolf is abandoned by its pack. The duo learn to look after one another and become unlikely allies, giving birth to the origin of man’s best friend.
Alpha is a movie anyone can follow. It’s not complicated and is simply told. However, this doesn’t mean it isn’t interesting. On the contrary, Alpha is beautifully crafted and features incredible performances.
Alpha has strong family and friendship themes, perfect for all the Thanksgiving feels that will surely go around the dinner table this holiday. The movie definitely beats the holiday-movie norm and will be loved by everyone.
The Blu-ray copy beautifully captures the stunning visuals and includes many bonus scenes you’ll enjoy even if you caught the film in theaters.
The DVD features are:
- “The Wolf Behind the Alpha”
- “Boy & Wolf”
The Blu-ray and Digital bonuses are:
- All of the DVD features as well as…
- Director’s Cut
- Alternate Opening and Ending with Commentaries by Director Albert Hughes
- Deleted Scenes with Commentaries by Director Albert Hughes — “Starscape,” “Fighting For Survival,” and “Dream Sequence”
- “Building the World” featurette
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Alpha is rated PG-13 and runs for approximately 96 minutes. The movie also stars Johannes Haukus Johannesson, Leonor Varela, Natassia Malthe, and Jens Hulten.
The holiday season may call for Christmas movies and animated family features, but break tradition and give Alpha a watch this Thanksgiving!