Comments on: Movie Review – Revenant, The (2015)

By: Rodney

Rodney — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 23:01:32 +0000

In reply to brikhaus. Exactly - acting is a "whole body" talent, not just excellent enunciation. I think Leo conveyed more in a look and a scowl than many actors of his generation struggle to accomplish even a tenth of.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 23:00:29 +0000

In reply to Saint Pauly. After recently watching Black Mass I'm surprised Depp didn't snag more award glory this year - I think the onslaught for finally giving DiCap an Oscar has brushed aside any competition, to be honest.

By: brikhaus

brikhaus — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:45:37 +0000

Spot on review, Rodney.

I think people who don't consider Leo's performance that great are stuck in the mindset that acting = delivering lines. Leo's performance is amazing because he's able to convey so much emotion by use of his face alone. Most actors working today wouldn't be able to accomplish such a feat. Any awards he wins for this role will be well deserved.

By: Saint Pauly

Saint Pauly — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 13:18:40 +0000

I tend to side with the first commenter. While visually engaging, I left this film mess than impressed. As far as the Oscar goes, in "Black Mass" Johnny Depp far out -did DiCaprio, though I do hope DiCaprio wins as a nod to his consistently stellar performances. My recent post WTF: The Revenant (2015)

By: Rodney

Rodney — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 23:07:20 +0000

In reply to Kgothatjo Magolego. Each to their own on this one, I guess. The Revenant is not for everyone, sure, but I still think it's one of the best directed, and acted films of the last 12 months. At a technical level it's probably THE best, considering how, where and why the production filmed in such isolated areas of the world..

By: Kgothatjo Magolego

Kgothatjo Magolego — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 19:05:36 +0000

I think I'm one of the few who – while still the mastery in the making of this film – didn't find this movie entertaining. It's almost two hours of nothing at times. I don't think DiCaprio was worth his Oscar nomination. It sounds like it was a brutal film to shoot but the ability to crawl in snow doesn't equate good acting in my book. I think the director did an amazing movie making a film in a unique and challenging way and deserves an Oscar but I still think this film is boring.