The Revenant (2015)

Genre: Biographical / Drama

Directed by: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson

Running time: 156 minutes

This semi-biographical film, based in part on the novel of the same name written by Michael Punke, tells the story of Hugh Glass, a frontiersman who was left for dead by one of his fellow trappers around 1823 after getting mauled by a grizzly bear. Against all odds, Glass survives and comes back seeking revenge on the man who abandoned him and killed his son.

What is most striking about The Revenant is the cinematography. The scenery is breath-taking and the images are delivered on screen in beautiful fashion. Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu also did a solid directing job here to tell this epic tale, though, standing at around 2.5 hours, this movie was a little long for me.

Though I have never been a fan of his, I must commend Leonardo DiCaprio for his dedication and craftsmanship in the portrayal of Hugh Glass. With a very minimal use of words, a lot of physical work and very convincing transformation, he pulled it off without a fault.

Overall, this is a very good movie.

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