Storyline
While exploring the uncharted wilderness in 1823, legendary frontiersman
Hugh Glass sustains injuries from a brutal bear attack. When his
hunting team leaves him for dead, Glass must utilize his survival skills
to find a way back home while avoiding natives on their own hunt.
Grief-stricken and fueled by vengeance, Glass treks through the wintry
terrain to track down John Fitzgerald, the former confidant who betrayed
and abandoned him.
Review
The
natural landscape and some of the scenes are overwhelming and
spectacular! The camera-work is so immersive, you believe are a part of
Hugh Glass' journey through the wilderness and back to civilization.
Also with great performances not only by DiCaprio, but also Hardy, as
the unsympathetic fellow fur trapper leaving Glass behind.
Story-wise,
it is a bit thin for a 156 min picture. Glass' quest for vengeance is
sometimes lost as he utters few words about his drive and is being more
or less, chased himself. The story arc of the Indians quest for their
daughter felt a bit out of place and strange. We also get to see the fur
trappers p.o.v. that left Glass behind and the Captain way ahead of
them. Which in my opinion takes a little bit of the magic of Glass'
total perilous journey.
All my stars goes to the beauty,
production value and performances alone! Regardless, this is one of
those overlong movies one like, but would not sit out for another
viewing!
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