A masterpiece................................

Rating: 10/10 (18 January 2016)

An absolute masterpiece of movie making.
It wont be to everyone's tastes but its been a while since I watched a film and came out of it thinking that was a masterpiece and is now in my top 10 films of all time. Leonardo Dicaprio absolutely knows what hes doing as everything he does, whether thats professionally or personally just gets better and better and better. Although its not much of a speaking role for him (especially in the middle part of the film) it doesn't matter because of what he goes through in the movie. It really is his fight for survival and how he is determined to get to his destination is where his acting is just mind blowing when he is up against nature and the elements.
At the time of going to the cinema there were only late showings in IMAX but I will definitely go and see it in the format for my second viewing.
An incredible piece of film making which actually makes you 'feel' like you were there. A top notch cast as well with Domnhall Gleeson, again like Dicaprio, just getting better in everything he does. Everyone behind the scenes saying that this was without a doubt the most difficult shoot they have ever done, but boy oh boy every bit of hard work is up there on screen. Beautifully shot as well with some mind blowing imagery and a perfect score for such a powerful film.
As mentioned, it wont be to everyone's tastes, but if you appreciate films like Dances With Wolves (another masterpiece) you will love this film. Go see it and go see it on the biggest screen possible. This film is what cinemas are there for.