The Revenant

This is a real movie and mirroring the meaning of it's title, a return to the essence of real film making in the talented hands of director Alejandro Inarritu and actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy. Equal if not better, in acclaim should be given to cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki (The Tree Of Life and Gravity) for superbly capturing the stunning landscape scenery using natural light.  I really admired the indie film making spirit in which Inarritu approached The Revenant, irregardless of it's large budget.  As if this incredible story of survival and revenge being historically based on real events weren't fascinating enough, it captures an impressive mixed bag of themes and symbolism throughout, that don't feel contrite in that usual accustomed Hollywood sort of way when approaching an ambitious project.  It's a large ambition that's worthy of a big screen's lens, soundtrack, performances, and ideas in telling the journey of a man and much more.  The Revenant is one of the few period films (set here in the 1820's) I can remember seeing beautifully captures the essence of humanity and nature. It's storytelling at it's best, demanding more than one viewing (and not on a fucking small ass device) and that storytelling is utterly captivating with plenty for the senses and mind to engage in and reflect upon.  Good films linger with you like that.