For weeks,The Revenanthas been heard, but little seen.
MakingThe Revenantwas a journey into the heart of darkness because it had to be.
Somehow, Glass survived and set off in pursuit of the dishonorable men who betrayed him.
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Its an epic about the existential extremes human beings will go to for revenge.
Is it his time?
Hes become a somewhat odd sentimental choice, considering his unrivaled success at such a young age.
After all, Al Pacino and Paul Newman had to wait even longer for their Oscar moment.
But did those esteemed actorsever sleep in an animal carcass?
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Chris Nashawaty (Entertainment Weekly)
Its an epic adventure writ small.
And for some, that may be enough.
But I suspect others will leaveThe Revenantwishing there was a little more narrative meat on the bone.
At times, though, they come close.
and Get me out of here!The movie is visceral with a side of viscera.
but he brings more to the role than sheer physicality.
After five Academy Award nominations without a win, this could be the role that wins DiCaprio the Oscar.
It would be well deserved.
Although the wild world is thrown at him, how much really stirs in the heart of Glass?
The cinematographer cant save TheRevenants uncertain ending and unimpressive dialogue, but its not for want of trying.
If failure is not a possibility, he doesnt seem interested.'
Its deficiencies as a human drama and a metaphysical meditation will take a bit longer to emerge.
Inarritu employs long, complicated shots that make full use of the wide screen.
The attack comes without warning, from all sides.
A character starts calmly barking out orders and is killed mid-sentence.
Every moment is a horrible surprise, which, of course, it would be.
There is no safe place to look, no safe character to follow.
For better or worse, were always aware of what the cameras doing.
