The Revenant

Alejandro Gonazalez Inarittue has caused a storm at this year’s Oscars with his epic ‘The Revenant.’ The film has been nominated for an astonishing 11 awards including the coveted best picture award. Shot only on location, is it fair to say that visually the audience witnesses something unique.

Based on a true American story. We follow Hugh Glass through the North Wilderness of Dakota and Montana, as he and his hunting party try to earn their crust collecting animal pelts. After a near miss with the Indian Arikara tribe, things go from bad to worse as Glass is savaged by a bear, breaking his leg.

Glass is soon abandoned in the woodlands of Dakota. The two men who were ordered to stay with him soon leave. He then faces a fight for his life, as he attempts to his avenge his son. In a fight against nature we see the power of human will, as he drags himself to safety. 

The film gives a very real view into the history of Indian tribes in America. Perfectly portraying how life was then. But where are the Arikara tribe today? To date they remain one of three officially recognised tribes in North Dakota, still living in the reserve Fort Berthold. Like many other Native American tribes, they soon followed into the gambling industry, building the 4 bears Casino in New Town.

As we celebrate the incredible movie that is 'The Revenant'. The Arikira tribe who feature in the film, have been on an enormous journey. It is quite astonishing when you think of Native Americans scalping people, to now being part of the casino industry and one growing at an astonishing economical rate.

A fantastic watch and well worth it's Oscar. Leo Di Caprio finally got that little golden award and takes his place in movie history!

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My Rating: 9/10

Directors: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarittue     Cast: Leonardo Di Caprio, Tom Hardy, Will Poulter, Dohmnall Gleeson,