A mix of live-action and computer-generated animation, this adaptation of Jack London's classic 1903 novel sees Harrison Ford follow Clark Gable and Charlton Heston in the role of John Thornton.
It's obviously a story that's been told many times, but advances in technology mean it's never been told quite like this - Ford is the first to work alongside computer-generated dogs.
The Call of the Wild follows the journey of a St. Bernard/Scotch Shepherd called Buck, who is uprooted from his cushy life in California and sent to work in Alaska's Yukon in the 1890s. Buck's story is one of enlightenment, as he experiences both cruel and compassionate masters on the way to fulfilling his destiny - a return to the wild.
It's an epic adventure perfect for the tween audience looking for a family film that's an alternative to pure animation. There are plenty of laughs, with Buck winning the audience over in the first five minutes as he goes about his morning routine - chasing the mailman, waking the household and terrifying the kitchen staff.