I went in to see Alpha without any expectations and was pleasantly surprised. The scenes were magnificent. The story line was slow and thorough. This time slow made it better. The time it took to create the character, the interaction between man and wolf created a sense of being there. Watching, noticing how the friendship grew and how the 'heart' of the young man won the day. I gave it a seven, but it could have been an eight. Worth the watch, just for the fortitude it shows and the beautiful scenery.