I never thought I'd watch a movie while waiting to get a haircut. But I'm glad I did. Because it made the waiting worthwhile. I found myself watching a good ol' tale of friendship and loyalty. How a friendship between young man and beast can slowly be built with trust and care, to the point of giving one's life for the other.

Kodi Smit-McPhee gives a good performance. His character is not manly enough for their cold world, but he manages to survive through the freezing cold, alongside a newly made friend. The visuals are mildly impressive, showing lots of gorgeous landscapes that certainly add to the story.

The main focus is the relationship between Keda (Smit-McPhee) and the wolf, and the turmoil they go through together, their struggle for survival through extreme cold temperatures, and their strong will to return to their home.

It's a nice story, I have to say I enjoyed this film, and cared for their characters, which let's face it, doesn't happen very often with movies lately.