Astonishing film making with hints of past films...

Rating: 10/10 (14 January 2016)

The Revenant is most certainly one of the best films I have seen in my lifetime. It achieves what few if any this reviewer has enjoyed. All of the hoopla about natural light and crew abandonment seem quite credible. This achievement would not be for the timid, whether they are crew or cine enthusiasts. It is extremely realistic in it's brutality. And in that crush of reality of western yore you are also treated to some beautiful majestic and sometimes almost unbelievable captures of the landscape of the Northwestern American continent. There is ode to to past cinema styles and inferences, most notably the dream sequences. But the persistent theme is survival and justice. Not included in the trailer is how specific this film is about the plight of the indigenous people of Northwestern America. And they play a fascinating role in the story. By now, you know the Golden Globe awards this film has received and rightly so. Awesome is a word so over used in our vocabulary today so I will submit to awe inspiring. Truly an unforgettable classic.