The Revenant
released 2015
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“The Revenant” is an American, historical, western, drama film based partly on Michael Punke´s novel of the same name. It is based on a true story. It was directed by Alejandro G. Inarritu who also co-wrote the script with Mark L. Smith. The producers are Arnon Milchan, Steve Golin, Alejandro G. Inarruti, Mary Parent, Keith Redmon and James W. Skotchdopole. The talented cast of actors include Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Grace Dove, Domhall Gleeson, Will Poulter, Forrest Goodluck, Paul Anderson, Kristoffer Joner, Joshua Burge, Duane Howard, Melaw Nakehk´o, Fabrice Adde, Arthur Redcloud, Christopher Rosamund, Robert Moloney, Brad Carter, Tyson Wood, Isaiah Tootoosis and Lucas Haas. It won Three Golden Globe Awards, 5 BAFTA Awards and Academy Awards to name a few.

“The Revenant” takes place in the Dakotas, America in 1823 and is the story of a trapper guide named Hugh Glass, played Leonardo DiCaprio, and his son Hawk, played by Forrest Goodluck. Hugh Glass is the guide of an illegal trapping expedition on native land. The bandits are forced to abandon the pelts they were stealing when attaked by the the tribe that owned the land, the Arikara (meaning “horn ” or “Elk” people). When John Fitzgerald, played by Tom Hardy, leaves Hugh for dead and kills his son Hawk, revenge is the only path left for a freezing, ill Hugh. It´s important to note that John Fitzgerald figured he could get away with murdering Hawk because he was half Pawnee. The story develops as a hunter on hunted tale where Hugh braves all kinds of hardships to give his murdered beloved son justice.

This is a beautifully shot film with breathtaking scenery. It´s a good glimpse at the hard life of trappers at that time and shows how contentious the relationship was between the thieving colonists and the angry native tribes. This is without a doubt a good revenge yarn where we root for Hugh through all his hardships. It´s the case of good vs. bad where the protagonist is left with nothing but a burning need for revenge. Nothing else matters but revenge like an ancient Greek tragedy. So I guess now the spirit of Hawk can rest in peace, as the ancient Greeks would say.

This is a very good movie and is very revealing of the times it was set in. It´s worth the watch folks.

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