A beautiful piece of cinematography

Rating: 10/10 (24 January 2016)

I was already a huge fan of both DiCaprio and Hardy's work and The Revenant is just another stellar film to be added to their collection. Right from the get go you are immersed into their world and it totally consumes you. Not only with their incredible performances but also with the entire supporting cast. More importantly, the landscapes are just mesmerizing. Every single scene is artistic and beautifully captured, just adding to the wonderful story that is being told. Considering the length of the film, Inarritu has done a brilliant job of ensuring that you are never bored and constantly entertained. The action is gritty and tense and keeps you on the edge of your seat. There is a dark realism to this film as well, ranging from the harsh environment they are living in, to the mercurial characters that inhabit it. This is easily going to be one of the biggest hits of the year and it's only just started. I highly recommend people go and see this.