To endure, suffer and survive. Repeat.

Rating: 4/10 (14 June 2016)

The movie got such a high acclaim when it came to Denmark and therefore it was with expectations high that I watched it the other night.
The story itself is quite plain and linear without surprises. An escape that turns into a hunt for the man who has killed our hero's son. A hunt you know how will end the very second it starts. The score (spoiler) is to be settled and our hero is going to find full closure which will bring meaning to all the suffering that he is going through.
The story takes place at the frontier with all the fascination this involves. It's the simple life without all the obligations of modern lifestyle and further a life where you can test yourself against the merciless and indifferent mother nature that is at play. For some, maybe the pioneers who lived and died here, shaped the national character of the American people and therefore this period is given a high amount of importance.
All the suffering Leonardo endures on his high octane thirst for revenge is to repetitious and although the movie is beautifully made its not enough. The story itself is too straightforward.
Regards Simon
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