The Revenant

Name: The Revenant
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Western
Released: December 25, 2015
Duration: 156 min
Rating: 76
Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Forrest Goodluck, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Will Poulter

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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: December 25, 2015 | R

Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Forrest Goodluck, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Will Poulter

Summary: In an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. In a quest to survive, Glass endures unimaginable grief as well as the betrayal of his confidant John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). Guided by sheer will andIn an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. In a quest to survive, Glass endures unimaginable grief as well as the betrayal of his confidant John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). Guided by sheer will and the love of his family, Glass must navigate a vicious winter in a relentless pursuit to live and find redemption. [20th Century Fox]… Expand

Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Western

Rating: R

Runtime: 156 min

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Mike Scott

Jan 7, 2016

The Revenant is every bit as technically proficient as Inarritu's "Birdman," a film that made critics swoon with its masterful handling of the filmmaker's daring "one-take" conceit. It manages, however, to do it without the same gimmicky feel. Read full review

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Michael Roffman

Dec 14, 2015

A cold, visceral, and overwhelming piece of cinema. Read full review

Drew McWeeny

Dec 9, 2015

It is as impressive as any movie released this year, but the storytelling falters in some fundamental ways that keep me from completely adoring it. Innaritu dreams big, and he has the muscle to back it up. The Revenant may not be his best film yet, but it's hard to imagine many filmmakers who are working at a higher level than he is these days. Read full review

Tasha Robinson

Dec 10, 2015

While the style may outpace the substance, that doesn't make the style any less magnificent. And when it comes to sheer customer satisfaction, The Revenant checks nearly every box, up to and including the man vs. wild throwdown. It just makes a jarring, memorable statement about how often the wild is likely to win that uneven fight. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Jan 7, 2016

I might be tempted to vote DiCaprio best actor — or at least to propose a new category be inaugurated, the acting equivalent of the Purple Heart. Read full review

Anthony Lane

Dec 28, 2015

The hitch with tales of endurance, onscreen, is their unfortunate habit of becoming endurance tests for the viewer, and, after a while, The Revenant turns into a slog. Make no mistake, it’s a very beautiful slog. Emmanuel Lubezki’s cinematography summons a wealth of wonders. Read full review

Jaime N. Christley

Dec 4, 2015

What pushes the film, at long last, into the icy river, is its very design, as a monument to slick, mercenary grandeur. Read full review

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Compi24

Dec 25, 2015

In what might very well be Inarritu's best film, "The Revenant" delivers in every way imaginable. You get immaculate cinematography that bridges the gap between the majestic and the phantasmagorical. You're delivered brilliantly designed set pieces, featuring ornate choreography and stunningIn what might very well be Inarritu's best film, "The Revenant" delivers in every way imaginable. You get immaculate cinematography that bridges the gap between the majestic and the phantasmagorical. You're delivered brilliantly designed set pieces, featuring ornate choreography and stunning practical effects. You get household-name actors, virtually disappearing into their vivid characters. A simple, yet powerful score. And an endlessly fascinating narrative dwelling in the film's heart. "The Revenant" is easily one of the year's best films. In fact, simply calling "The Revenant" a "film" is a severe understatement. It truly is a breathtaking event to behold.… Expand

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nahtan1244

Jan 22, 2016

I Loved this film Alejandro González Iñárritu has created a masterpiece that shows the power of the human spirit and the beauty of nature all blended into one of the most VIOLENT movie's I have ever seen. Leonardo DiCaprio gives his all in his performance of Hugh glass. Although he has veryI Loved this film Alejandro González Iñárritu has created a masterpiece that shows the power of the human spirit and the beauty of nature all blended into one of the most VIOLENT movie's I have ever seen. Leonardo DiCaprio gives his all in his performance of Hugh glass. Although he has very few spoken words he gives his best non verbal performance of his career. Tom hardy gave a winning performance as the films villain. I tend to be picky when it comes to film villains because they all feel the same to me. However Tom hardy's performance prodly sits up there with some of the most memorable villains I have seen grace the silver screen. Guys go see the revanant I promise you won't regret it.… Expand

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DavidV293

Jan 21, 2016

This isn't the best film of the year but it sure is one of the best performances given by Leonardo Dicaprio. He proves that he can play any character, no matter where. The Revenant is intensely fun, filled with lots of action. I will say this, I'm not rooting for this movie to win an AcademyThis isn't the best film of the year but it sure is one of the best performances given by Leonardo Dicaprio. He proves that he can play any character, no matter where. The Revenant is intensely fun, filled with lots of action. I will say this, I'm not rooting for this movie to win an Academy Award, But I do want Leo to win his first Oscar for his performance since it's unforgettable. Great film to add in my collection. It's kept in my shelf but not in my list.… Expand

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AliceofX

Jan 26, 2016

What strikes one about The Revenant is its realism. It gives the feeling that you're actually there as the characters are (literally) breathing unto the camera. It is a gorgeously looking movie that's a love letter to nature. However the cinematography is almost better than the storyWhat strikes one about The Revenant is its realism. It gives the feeling that you're actually there as the characters are (literally) breathing unto the camera. It is a gorgeously looking movie that's a love letter to nature. However the cinematography is almost better than the story actually deserves.

The problem is that The Revenant drags its feet. It is a two and a half hour film and you feel it easily could have been shortened down to two hours of even less when you look at the actual substance of the story. Its slow movement and too many weird dream sequences can wear one's patience down.

That said if you don't mind slow moving films then The Revenant is highly recommendable. It is a quality drama film with solid performances. It is teeming with metaphors that will take many viewings to decipher. The story was good, but I did not like the ending. For all the time that it took to get there the final resolution felt quick. In fact the movie is less satisfying the more it goes on.

Overall The Revenant is a spectacle that's a visual joy, but I doubt its for everyone. I'm not even sure whether I liked it and my high score is due more to the film's obvious quality rather than personal favour.… Expand

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Nicoteen

Jan 22, 2016

"The Revenant is a good movie, but i had to high expectations, so in the end it was a little disappointing and never as good like Birdman. But give Leo this Oscar!!!"

+ (positive) : - intro / intro battle - brutal, hard, rough scenes - great setting - Leonardo DiCaprio's performance"The Revenant is a good movie, but i had to high expectations, so in the end it was a little disappointing and never as good like Birdman. But give Leo this Oscar!!!"

+ (positive) :
- intro / intro battle
- brutal, hard, rough scenes
- great setting
- Leonardo DiCaprio's performance
- brutal survival scenes
- cinematic
- fight scenes

- (negative) :
- rare dialogues
- far to long survival scenes
- so much potential
- mid-part

GENRE RATING: 8.1
OVERALL RATING: 7.2… Expand

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Scraper

Jan 30, 2016

It's just not very clever. It's a linear story that comes to believable conclusions. DiCaprio is good in the movie. He plays a battered and soul-dead survivor who rarely speaks. It's a lot of grunts and scowls. Doesn't really have the dimension. It's not his fault. He does his best with theIt's just not very clever. It's a linear story that comes to believable conclusions. DiCaprio is good in the movie. He plays a battered and soul-dead survivor who rarely speaks. It's a lot of grunts and scowls. Doesn't really have the dimension. It's not his fault. He does his best with the material, but outside of the shocking violence, what is really moving you about this film? Not much.… Expand

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fury_cutter_inc

Aug 21, 2020

A relentlessly depressing movie with little substance. It doesn't offer a light at the end of the tunnel to motivate you to keep watching and goes from one terrible thing to another. The first and only movie I have ever walked out on because I honestly found it so exhaustingly depressing.A relentlessly depressing movie with little substance. It doesn't offer a light at the end of the tunnel to motivate you to keep watching and goes from one terrible thing to another. The first and only movie I have ever walked out on because I honestly found it so exhaustingly depressing. I'm no stranger to grim films and am not the type of person that always wants a happy ending but this was too exhausting for me. Unless you're a masochist it's worth avoiding.… Expand

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