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The Revenant
Western · Drama · Adventure · 2015
In the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling.
Movie details
The Revenant
“Blood lost. Life found.”
2015 Western · Drama · Adventure 2h 37m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.5 / 10
Community rating
In the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Revenant?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Written by
Mark L. Smith · Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Leonardo DiCaprio
Hugh Glass
Tom Hardy
John Fitzgerald
Domhnall Gleeson
Captain Andrew Henry
Will Poulter
Jim Bridger
Forrest Goodluck
Hawk
Duane Howard
Elk Dog
Arthur Redcloud
Hikuc
Court is in session
Put The Revenant on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.