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Rating: Q=8, P=7 / Obsession
Scale 1=4, Scale 2=4, Scale 3=4, Scale 4=3
Survival, Redemption, 1820s, Fur Trade, Racial Conflict, Complex Relationships
In one word: transcendental. I'll forever be amazed by the film making abilities of Inarritu. He is a genius. This film is so much more than following the trials of one man. It is so much more than a reminder of the truly violent history of our country.
I would argue that most of The Revenant is about transformation. Words to water, breath becoming clouds, man turning into beast... the focus of humans have to the earth, to their kin, to other animals. And Inarritu erases the lines and barriers leaving us with a beautiful blending of everything.
If you can stomach some incredibly gory and grueling scenes--the main character is never not in pain--then watch this film. And be sure you have a good quality screen and sound system because the artistry is magic.
I would argue that most of The Revenant is about transformation. Words to water, breath becoming clouds, man turning into beast... the focus of humans have to the earth, to their kin, to other animals. And Inarritu erases the lines and barriers leaving us with a beautiful blending of everything.
If you can stomach some incredibly gory and grueling scenes--the main character is never not in pain--then watch this film. And be sure you have a good quality screen and sound system because the artistry is magic.
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