definitely one of the best movies out there if not the best

Rating: 10/10 (15 January 2016)

this movie was wonderful, i had high expectations for it and it didn't disappoint me it lived to my high expectations.
The Revenant could be just one more survival story, but Alejandro Iñárritu directed a movie that can be described as a great cinematic experience. I've really enjoyed its dark but beautiful atmosphere created by director Alejandro Iñárritu and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki (both Oscar-winning). The soundtrack just emphasizes it perfectly. Outside of some brutal scenes, the movie is visually superb and will take you to the beautiful landscapes of the Far West. You should be ready for some extreme scenes of violence, though.
Some of the most incredible things about this film, is by far the cinematography and the sound design/mixing. Visually this movie is a masterpiece. I say this because i've never seen a movie with this style of filming. It's unique and refreshing to watch, especially because their is not a lot of innovation when it comes to unique style in cinematography. The sweeping, continuous shots that go on and on are a Emmanuel Lubezkis trademark and they work beautifully. The absence of music for a lot of the movie and the sound of the falling snow, or the wind rustling the trees, or water flowing down the river is absolutely beautiful. For some of the scenes, even if you close your eyes and listen, you get the sense of where this film takes place.