I am going to be completely biased during this review because I am a huge fan of Alejandro Inarritu, plus Mr. DiCaprio is one of my all time favorites, I uncontrollably swoon for him.
The Revenant is a tale of an American folklore retold time and time again loosely based on the true events of Hugh glass, recreated poetically by the Oscar Winning director, Alejandro Inarritu.
First things first the filmography, graphics, camera angles, and the natural elements give an erie feel and adds tremendously to the suspense.
Secondly, the story is absolutely unbelievable. Hugh Glass was brutally attacked by a grizzly bear (Which looks more than real in the movie. The scene was horrendous, each second feeling like minutes or hours of pain. Beautifully done. I almost couldn’t watch the screen because my hands covering my face)
and began a quest to fight for his life. It wasn’t until he was left for dead and his son was murdered that his quest for vengeance began. I found myself repeatedly asking “How is this man still alive?”
Third, Tom Hardy’s character(Fitzgerald) was the necessary easy to hate villian. His persona completely irked me. This made the final scene in the movie much more pleasant. Also turning Glass’ thirst for revenge into admirable heroism.
Lastly, the overall quality of the film was a solid 10 out of 10. It was a spiritual tale told through almost surreal hardships. The movie grips you from the very beginning and doesn’t let go until the final credits. It’ll leave you with a “Holy Shit” expression. Well done, a standing ovation to Mr. Inarritu, another film sure to gain the attention of movie lovers and critics.