The Revenant

Rating: 9/10 (13 November 2019)

The Revenant is a powerful movie heavily relying on determination and father/son relationship.
The story is set in America during the 1820s. Due to an Indian attack, a colony has to manage to escape from the Indians' arrows, killing most of its men. While they search for a new settlement, Hugh Glass, a skilled hunter, gets attacked by a bear and is left highly injured. While keeping an eye on his bloody still-breathing corpse, the cold drives John Fitzgerald, member of the colony, hysterical and kills Glass' son, Hawk. The hunter's corpse left for dead, his determination and hunger for revenge keeps him from dying and will have to go though the wild cold of the America's mountains to accomplish his duty.
The cast is composed with actors gifted with excellent acting skills. Leonardo DiCaprio, who won an Oscar for his performance, demonstrates the character's paternel love for his son and thirst of revenge on the one who murdered his own son. Talking about Fitzgerald, Tom Hardy portrays so well the mad colonist who wants to live on his own and get money, even killing on his way to obtain that American Dream. Domhnall Gleeson plays the serious and helpful colony's leader, and Will Poulter, the youth scared of the wilderness of America.
This movie is incredibly beautiful. The shots of the mountains, rivers and forests, real of CGI, are breathtaking. The plot, even if it takes the idea of revenge, stills holds and you can really see Glass' development and recovery after his deadly battle. The costumes and makeup are realistic and the acting skills are incredible. Go watch this movie if you haven't already.