A Visionary Master Piece

Rating: 8/10 (21 January 2016)

A film that can make you feel extreme cold down to the core and that hurls you into a journey that is truly incredible.
Going into this you would expect nothing but pure beauty and vision from the directing of Alejandro Inarritu and this does not disappoint, with incredible long takes and impossible angles he has cemented his place as one of the great directors. Alongside this is once again the faultless Leonardo DiCaprio, with acting portrayed purely by emotions and minimal dialogue that captures the pain and struggle of Hugh Glass on a journey of survival, love and revenge. Tom hardy has proved himself to be one of the most sort after actors today, and you can see why. This may not be his best role but is one that is perfectly portrayed.
Finally this may be the year DiCaprio wins the Oscar for best actor and I can see why, he has already proved himself with countless great performances over the years so it will be about time, but ultimately the star of this film is the Director. From behind the camera Alejandro Inarritu has created a film that may be the most beautiful and powerful in the last decade.