Magnificent Visual Thriller

Rating: 10/10 (10 January 2016)

The Revenant is exactly what the title of this review says it is. Without a doubt this film is magnificent. First let me begin by saying this film has become far more innovative cinematography wise. The shots and lighting was brilliant. The opening shot was truly awesome in my mind. This really ups the ante for cinematography in dramatic thriller films. I haven't seen anything that may be able to top this. Besides the cinematography of the film, the sound is incredible. The score and the sound effects were amazing. I would go to iTunes right now and purchase the score just to feel like I'm up in Canada fishing by a raging river in the middle of the woods. I can only describe as incredible. The acting by Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy is truly great work, especially Tom Hardy. Domnhall Gleeson is also great in this film. I firmly believe this film will get nominated for a large number of Oscars and give Leo his first. The story was easy to follow with its multiple sub-plots. It's amazing how it all unravels in the end. Following the story of Hugh Glass, it seems crazy to believe that someone can endure so much and still live to fight. If you are reading this and you have some open time in your schedule go see The Revenant. I'll probably see it a few more times.