The Revenant (2015)
A frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820's fights for
survival after being mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of
his own hunting team.
Director:Alejandro González Iñárritu (as Alejandro G. Iñárritu)
Writers:Mark L. Smith (screenplay),
Alejandro González Iñárritu (screenplay) (as Alejandro G. Iñárritu)
Stars:Leonardo DiCaprio,
Tom Hardy,
Will PoulterStoryline
Inspired by true events, THE REVENANT captures one man's epic adventure of survival and the extraordinary power of the human spirit. In an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. In a quest to survive, Glass endures unimaginable grief as well as the betrayal of his confidant John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). Guided by sheer will and the love of his family, Glass must navigate a vicious winter in a relentless pursuit to live and find redemption.User Reviews
The Revenant is a film
that works on a plethora of levels. It follows a fairly basic storyline
that the average moviegoer could wholly understand. However, there is
much more looming within the incredibly imagery and filmmaking of the
Revenant than one might assume. The Revenant is not a film with a clear
message, but instead one with many, small hints as to what the
underlying implications are. Alejandro G. Innaritu's directorial style
and choices shine through this film, creating a visceral and aesthetic
yin and yang as we watch the gorgeous and gentle landscapes and scenery
meld with the brutal, harsh storyline and occurrences. Leonardo
Dicaprio's performance as Hugh Glass is one of little dialogue, but
large impact, and may win him an Oscar this year. Tom Hardy's
performance as John Fitzgerald is one that is possibly more exemplary
than Dicaprio's, although that's up for debate. Although parts of this
film are slightly too long winded or slow, overall it is a film that's
imagery and story will resonate with the viewer long after watching it,
and truly pays homage to the art of filmmaking.
