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The Call of the Wild (out Feb 20) is a family drama that follows a muscular St. Bernard-Scotch Collie mix and his journey across the United States. I wasn't convinced by the CGI animals and the content feels very safe and "watered down" compared to Jack London's 1903 novel. It’s an unadventurous adventure. Grade: C+.