The natural conditions were demanding, but so were Iñárritu’s techniques. The superior craftsmanship of The Revenant creates a world so mammoth and imposing that it utterly dwarfs its inhabitants, often times causing it to seem as if the film is set on some other mystical planet entirely (locations ranged from Northern Canada to the mountains of Argentina). And yet it's all a valid, honest representation, never abhorrently gratuitous even at its most severe (leave that to The Hateful Eight, Quentin Tarantino's latest). The bear attack is wholly unique in its bestial, terrifying cruelty. The violence of frontier combat is graphic, from how it's staged and portrayed to seeing its bloody consequences.

The wilds of the American frontier – from nature to animals to clashing cultures – are unforgiving, and so is the depiction of them here. It must be emphasized in no uncertain terms just how brutal The Revenant is. Its repercussions then set the course for a second act of survival, and a final act of revenge. That punishing, exhausting event – which also unfolds in a single, lengthy, uncut take – caps the film's first act of savagery. When Glass sets out ahead to scout, he's ambushed by the aforementioned grizzly bear. Not for the faint of heart, The Revenant rewards those who are willing and able to endure it. Iñárritu never compromises on his bold, relentless vision DiCaprio commits like never before (which is really saying something), and together they actually pull off numerous gambles – including a lengthy bear attack that will have everyone talking, and is likely to stand as an iconic cinematic reference over time.

As his past films attest, Oscar-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu ( Birdman) loves to drag his characters through gauntlets – both physical and psychological – and star Leonardo DiCaprio has made a career out of putting himself through them. It's a grueling, often torturous tale, testing the limits of both its actors and audience. The Revenant dares the first and, to its credit and our awe, does the second. Rating: R (for strong frontier combat and violence including gory images, a sexual assault, strong language, and brief nudity)Ĭast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson, Will Poulter, Forrest Goodluckįew modern films attempt a truly grand scale set in the real world (many are digitally-enhanced, others are entirely special effect environments). Theatrical Release Date: Decem(limited) Janu(wide)

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