Just absolutely beautiful

Rating: 10/10 (14 October 2016)

First things first, this film is amazing, but it shouldn't have been the one Leo got his first Oscar for. However, it's quite fitting that it was, considering Leo's involvement with conservation and climate change. The film has one of the most intense opening scenes I have ever watched, and ever will. The basic premise of the film is a story about one mans quest for some brutal and bloody revenge after being left for dead. The acting is perfect for the genre of film that it is, the soundtrack fits phenomenally well with the film and the scenery and camera work is just breath taking. A lot of people have marked this movie down as being a film that spends too much time looking at the background, and yes it does have a lot of wide shots and scenery moments, but these just add to the beauty of the film and put across how beautiful parts of the world can be. As a student of Conservation and Wildlife this film just ticked every single box for me. The Revenant is definitely a film that should be remembered. As for who should watch it, it won't be everyone's cup of tea. Due to the setting and the era it takes place in, there are a lot of controversial issues touched upon and it is very gory and bloody at points. The film is rated 15, and you should take that into consideration, as well as the fact that its an absolutely stunning film about revenge, betrayal and the natural world.