THE REVENANT

Plot:

During the early 1800's a group of fur tracking frontiersmen lead by renowned tracker Hugh Glass (DiCaprio) tackles the wild frontier seeking their fortune in furs. While on the expedition they encounter hostile Indians and then Hugh is savagely attacked by a grizzly bear leaving him with near fatal wounds. When he is left attended by fellow trackers John Fitzgerald (Hardy), Bridger (Poulter) and Glass's son Hawk (Goodluck), Fitzgerald decides that Glass is a burden and kills his son while he watches, then buries him alive to die in the wilderness. But after seeing his son murdered he musters up enough strength to ascend from the dirt grave, tend to his wounds and then sets out on a course of revenge against the ruthless, murdering John Fitzgerald.


Reel Talk:

I don't know if I have ever mention this before but I have never really been all that impressed with Leonardo DiCaprio's acting, a few movies here or there but nothing outside of The Wolf Of Wall Street was exceptional. Well this is by far one of his best performances. He definitely carries this movie on his back along with his co-star Tom Hardy. Some very intense scenes that may not be suitable for the weak stomachs and certainly not for children but a really great movie. From beginning to the end you will be glued to the screen. But one thing for sure is that PETA will not be a fan of this film. This is an excellent movie well worth the bucks, so go check it out.

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson, Will Poulter and Forrest Goodluck
Directed by: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
Rated: R

I give it 5 corn dogs.

By: THE REEL HUSTLER