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Rating: 8/10 (16 February 2016)

Let me start by saying that I have never heard wheezing in pain that was so convincing that I believed it Oscar worthy. However, Leo is an absolute genius in this picture. As my friend quipped, "I couldn't even make my leg look that dead; how does he do it?" I can't even describe for you how great DiCaprio's performance is in this film. I honestly have never been on the Leo bandwagon. I think he's a great actor who has turned in many Oscar worthy performances, however, I do not worship the ground upon which he walks. This is not a Leo groupie lauding unnecessary and bloated praises. This performance is genuinely one of the best I've seen.
This film generally has a small plot, which includes a lot of violence. Frankly, I have never been accepting of these terms, but this movie makes up for it else where. The cinematography of this is flawless. The cut to shots are beyond genius, the camera work is brilliant, the colors are rich, the costumes are great, the makeup is greater, and the technicalities are perfection. Every t is crossed and every i dotted. The film won't wow you with an incredible plot but it dives deep into what it has and let's the visuals speak for themselves. It is an instant masterpiece of filmmaking which turns in great performances from two of today's top actors. I don't know whether it will pull down a Best Picture Award from the Academy, but it doesn't need accolades for longevity. It is genius. Innaritu has proved himself one of the best filmmakers in the industry today. There isn't much more to say about this movie. Go see it and you will see exactly what I mean. It is polarizing so whether you like it or not, I think we can all admit that it a great achievement all around.