The Seattle Times

The time is right for a satire about climate change, but a satire should leave us a little uncomfortable, a little more thoughtful, a little bit changed. “Digger” just leaves us exhausted.

The film offers no easy answers, but it proves utterly enrapturing all the same.

Ayer, who previously worked with Pitt in the 2014 World War II tank drama “Fury,” never loses focus on the bond between his two principals. Man and dog and their connection are the elements that grip the audience and never let go from beginning to end. Thanks to that, this “Beast” is singularly moving.

The film’s comedic throughline is punctuated by poignant moments of vulnerability as each character grapples with all-too-relatable insecurities, from Jo’s fear of being constantly abandoned by loved ones to Raissa’s aversion to taking risks. You’ll soon find yourself rooting for our protagonists as they make life-changing sacrifices — and realizing alongside them just how powerful a force friendship can be.

What saves the experience, in addition to Pattinson proving absolutely frightening, is that it boasts great supporting performances across the board.

Though the film feels a bit overlong, watching it is a pleasure; Wladyka, who made Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! as a tribute to his ballroom-dancing mother, effortlessly combines a gentle exploration of heartbreak with a whimsical tribute to those who love dance.

It’s honestly shocking how funny this movie is — even more so that that humor doesn’t distract from the horror. Resident Evil never stops being scary, but it rarely stops making you laugh.

Other than its two-hour runtime, there’s not much to distinguish the movie from an episode of the show, but that’s probably as it should be: When a beloved series becomes a movie, there’s no reason, or desire, to reinvent the wheel.

I suspect this is the last we’ll see on screen of the Owens sisters, though I’d rather enjoy seeing Bullock, 28 years on, as a dottily spell-weaving grandma. Magic’s in short supply in this movie, but she has more than her share.

True to its title, there are nightmares that lurk on the edges of the frame, but from the opening to the fantastic finale, Ford creates plenty of breathtaking dreams worth going along with.