A true cinematic experience

Rating: 9/10 (24 December 2015)

Seems like G. Iñárritu didn't have enough attention with his previous film "Birdman", because he came up with an angrier, stronger and more daring masterpiece.
"The Revenant" is based on the true story of American explorer Hugh Glass, who was left for dead after being attacked by a bear and later seeks for revenge.
First, Leonardo DiCaprio. This is possibly his best role to date, you can see how he has matured as an actor, every minute he's on the screen he shows us human instincts beyond his own limits. Tom Hardy is also a great addition as the main antagonist.
I'm not going to spoil anything, but the storyline is good as well (even if it's not 100% accurate). The script and characters were superbly developed and the pacing was well-crafted. The bear scene is one of the best sequences I've seen in a long time. Every shot of the film is given by huge technical effort.
Finally, the cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki is another Oscar- worthy work. Using nothing but natural light, the image of the film is sometimes beautiful and sometimes haunting.
"The Revenant" is one of the best films of the year, with a well- written script, intense and visceral sequences, and an excellent cinematography. This gives DiCaprio, Iñárritu and Lubezki another shot for the Awards Season.