"The Revenant Is Bleak—But Worth It" Topic
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| Tango01 | 25 Dec 2015 12:45 p.m. PST |
"The Revenant is one of those films where the story of the movie eclipses the plot. A spate of stories in recent months focused on how it was the most grueling shoot star Leonardo DiCaprio had ever endured (true) or that it involved a bear rape (false), or that it was director Alejandro Iñárritu's very ambitious follow-up to Birdman (also, obviously, true). But, unless you have an abiding interest in ursine sex crimes, you likely learned very little about the movie itself—or anything else that could you decide whether to see it. Let's cut through the clutter, shall we? The Revenant is an undeniably long (156 minutes) examination of the darkest corners of the human condition, a visceral picture made all the more visceral by masterful technical filmmaking—cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki used only natural light. It's an intense cinematic experience—even if it's one that may not find its way onto your Can't Wait to Watch Again list…"
Full review here
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Armand |
| Jeigheff | 25 Dec 2015 7:05 p.m. PST |
I'm trying to talk my wife into seeing it with me! Jeff |
| War In 15MM | 25 Dec 2015 8:49 p.m. PST |
I saw the teaser at the theater a few weeks ago and was immediately reminded of Man in the Wilderness with Richard Harris… a really good movie. I think DiCaprio is an outstanding actor and I'm looking forward to seeing this film. |
| sneakgun | 26 Dec 2015 1:00 a.m. PST |
Revenant is based on the same historical figure as Man in the Wilderness. |
| Tango01 | 26 Dec 2015 10:26 a.m. PST |
Can wait to see it! (smile) Amicalement
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| coopman | 27 Dec 2015 5:33 p.m. PST |
If I took my wife to a movie like this she would leave within 5 minutes! |
| Tango01 | 27 Dec 2015 10:50 p.m. PST |
Have to go with friends better … (smile) Amicalement
Armand |
 mmitchell  | 29 Dec 2015 6:34 a.m. PST |
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| Delta314 | 08 Jan 2016 8:23 p.m. PST |
The movie is good but I enjoyed the book way more.I don't think the Hollywood ad ons were necessary. Surprisingly the wife liked it. |
| FlyXwire | 13 Jan 2016 5:21 p.m. PST |
Amazing movie – has me thinking of doing some mountain men adventure gaming. |
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