One of the best films I have seen

Rating: 10/10 (6 February 2016)

Before I saw this film today, I knew that The Revenant was nominated for 12 Academy awards, so I had high expectations. Then yesterday I started reading several reviews and I got surprised of how many reviews were quite negative. They mentioned the same things like that: "The movie is way too long for its own good. The movie is boring. The movie is too slow. The movie lacks story and depth. The main character is unrealistic and seems immortal. The movie contains too many repetitive shots of trees and nature. The movie turns almost a parody."
So when I saw this film today, I had lowered my expectations, but was still really looking forward to seeing this film. To my big surprise, I actually didn't agree with anything of the things mentioned above. Surely it's not everyone's cup of tea because it's more of an art film than a blockbuster giant that's appealing to everyone.
To me The Revenant is: Beautiful - the most beautiful film I have ever seen on the big screen. The scenery's and lightning are absolutely incredible, and it feels so real like I'm right in there. I love the pace and the calmness throughout the film. The story is quite simple without weird twists and turns, BUT that's not needed because that's not how this story goes! I love the simplicity combined with the brutality, struggle and determination for survival and revenge, as well as love. I really felt for the main character.
I love Leonardo DiCaprio in this role. He is perfect and I love him in more mature roles like this. Everyone credit Tom Hardy and yes he is brilliant, as well as all the actors are actually. Everyone fit in so well in their characters. But I would like to give an extra credit to Leo who is definitely not outshined by Hardy. What an actor and what a performance by DiCaprio. I was really touched and impressed by his character as well as his performance. He deserves an Oscar that's for sure.
There is more to this film than just Leo crawling around grunting and the Revenant is definitely not close to a parody as some people say it is. I can't believe people saying these things. It's one of the best movies I have seen and it's been a long time since I've been so touched by a film. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but it's my cup of tea.