The Revenant is a harsh, uncompromising, and unmatched cinematic experience. The cast is absolutely phenomenal. Leonardo DiCaprio, as Hugh Glass, gives a compelling and physically demanding performance. Tom Hardy plays the antagonist. With another actor in Hardy's role, the character could have been one dimensional, but he adds a layer of depth that not many actors could pull off. He steals many of his scenes with his strong screen presence.
We are introduced to the characters in a captivating opening battle sequence using very few takes, and from there every action scene is riveting, heart pounding, unforgettable. The scene in which Glass is mauled by a Grizzly Bear is so well executed, you can almost feel every blow, slash, and bite from this beast, and you feel the helplessness of the character for an unflinching five minutes.
The story is simple yet compelling, using its lengthy runtime to its advantage, crafting a more engaging and immersive experience. It's a long film, but never boring, every scene is germane to the overall story. The film is always emotionally involving or visually captivating. You become fully immersed in this world. It's quite brutal, but you can't take your eyes off of it.
The cinematography is stunning, effortlessly following the action in breathtaking and seemingly impossible ways. The scenery is gorgeous, every shot is only lit by fire or the sun, no unnatural light penetrates this realistic world. The shot construction and camera work is flawless, thanks to terrific direction from Alejandro González Iñárritu.
The Revenant is art, sophisticated filmmaking that is emotionally investing, beautifully shot, flawlessly executed, and entertaining. It's a modern cinematic masterpiece, and a rewarding experience.
We are introduced to the characters in a captivating opening battle sequence using very few takes, and from there every action scene is riveting, heart pounding, unforgettable. The scene in which Glass is mauled by a Grizzly Bear is so well executed, you can almost feel every blow, slash, and bite from this beast, and you feel the helplessness of the character for an unflinching five minutes.
The story is simple yet compelling, using its lengthy runtime to its advantage, crafting a more engaging and immersive experience. It's a long film, but never boring, every scene is germane to the overall story. The film is always emotionally involving or visually captivating. You become fully immersed in this world. It's quite brutal, but you can't take your eyes off of it.
The cinematography is stunning, effortlessly following the action in breathtaking and seemingly impossible ways. The scenery is gorgeous, every shot is only lit by fire or the sun, no unnatural light penetrates this realistic world. The shot construction and camera work is flawless, thanks to terrific direction from Alejandro González Iñárritu.
The Revenant is art, sophisticated filmmaking that is emotionally investing, beautifully shot, flawlessly executed, and entertaining. It's a modern cinematic masterpiece, and a rewarding experience.
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