Another Inarritu's masterpiece!!

Rating: 8/10 (2 January 2016)

Harrowing, gripping, brutal, bold, harsh and a visceral depiction of one man's willpower. Murphy's Law kept slipping from one crap to the next, to the next and the protagonist survived somehow every time, I'm not sure about if one should call that luck or the exact opposite? The Revenant is a beautifully shot film, much of it will remind you of the works of writer/director Terrence Malick. Inarritu's masterpiece, a tour de force, if I've ever seen one. From the amazing opening shot, this movie immediately hooks you. The movie is a brutal depiction of man against the wild. a survivalist story that can sometimes be difficult to watch, as some of the scenes can be quite gruesome. the performances of Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy are spectacular. Effectively it transports us to another time and place, while always maintaining its worth as a piece of visual art. You don't just watch "The Revenant," you experience it. The camera movements, the tracking shots and that glorious bear attack are all beautifully done and shown in the most harrowing way possible. For a film to open with an over 10 minute long take of a battle nonetheless, it is truly captivating and awe inspiring to see filmmakers push themselves to their limits both physically and creatively.
PS- It provides an immensely absorbing experience to those who have an affinity for the wilderness. It'll be highly ludicrous of Academy if Leo doesn't get his first Oscar for this.