Breath taking

Rating: 10/10 (29 April 2016)

I can understand why this film is not for everyone, being 2.5 hours long and moving at a much slower pace than that suggested by the trailer.
However, I have to say that I really did enjoy it and have seen it 3 times now. I don't want to bore people but I have to say that the scenery is absolutely breath taking. The bear attack is very well shot, and it's almost unbelievable that it's CGI, apart from the fact that they wouldn't risk Leo being mauled by a grizzly bear in real life.
Leo's performance as Hugh glass is very good and would make Bear Grylls proud! However, I really have to say that Tom Hardys performance is excellent in this film. He is a very versatile actor and is calmly chilling as he justifies committing the most horrific acts without remorse.
The violence is this film is not gratuitous and is very well done. However, I couldn't help but grimace (in a good way if possible) during the end scene where Leo and Tom try to hack one another apart !
I have never been an intellectual with films but I think that this film is also very good because like others before it, it shows how the actions and behaviour of so called civilised people is more brutal and depraved than that of the native Indians whom they refer to as savages.
Overall, I think that this is a breath taking film worth a watch. However, I think that if you are in the mood for a light hearted fast paced action flick (and there's nothing wrong with that) then please leave viewing this until another night.