A tense and epic story of survival in the American frontier, it is an absolutely gorgeous affair (most, if not all, of the footage shot only using natural light), with the impressive visuals going a long way to immerse you in the action. On top of that, he has assembled an impressive cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, and Domhnall Gleeson to name just three, giving incredibly visceral performances. There is already talk of this being the year DiCaprio finally captures the golden statuette, and I don’t find myself disagreeing with them.
Released: 25th December (limited, U.S.)/15th January 2016 (IRL/U.K.)
Synopsis: Inspired by true events, THE REVENANT is an immersive and visceral cinematic experience capturing one man’s epic adventure of survival and the extraordinary power of the human spirit. 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 and the love of his family, Glass must navigate a vicious winter in a relentless pursuit to live and find redemption.
