MOVIE REVIEW: THE REVENANT (2015)

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After an attack that occurred in a fur trappers bivouac, across a river, in American wilderness, Hugh Glass (an American experienced frontiersman who knows the territory well), his son, and his remaining companions, are going back to the nearest outpost. A near fatal bear attack, happens to Glass. Glass's weak condition, forced some men from the team, to be his caretakers. One of the caretakers, John Fitzgerald, chooses to betray Glass, and makes an unforgivable decision. Relying on his insurmountable anger, a powerful motivation for his family, and also his passion to live, Hugh survives. In this comeback adventure, Glass goes along the wintry terrain, across the wilderness, and uses his survival skills to go back to the outpost. Glass attemps to find John Fitzgerald, and make him pay for his terrible decision. 

8.3/10187,871
76 MetascoreFrom metacritic.com
Reviews 754 user | 401 critic

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Inspired by true events, THE REVENANT is an immersive and visceral cinematic experience capturing one man's epic adventure of survival and the extraordinary power of the human spirit. In an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. In a quest to survive, Glass endures unimaginable grief as well as the betrayal of his confidant John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). Guided by sheer will and the love of his family, Glass must navigate a vicious winter in a relentless pursuit to live and find redemption. THE REVENANT is directed and co-written by renowned filmmaker, Academy Award (R) winner Alejandro G. Iñárritu (Birdman, Babel). (C) Fox

Rating: R (for strong frontier combat and violence including gory images, a sexual assault, language and brief nudity)

Genre: Drama, Action & Adventure

Directed By: Alejandro González Iñárritu

Written By: Mark L. Smith, Alejandro González Iñárritu

Runtime: 2 hr. 36 min.

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TOMATOMETER 83%

Average Rating: 8/10 | Reviews Counted: 271

Fresh: 225 | Rotten: 46

Critics Consensus: As starkly beautiful as it is harshly uncompromising, The Revenant uses Leonardo DiCaprio's committed performance as fuel for an absorbing drama that offers punishing challenges -- and rich rewards.

AUDIENCE SCORE 86% liked it

Average Rating: 4.1/5 | User Ratings: 69,701

THE REVENANT OPENED IN THE US ON THE 8th OF JANUARY 2015 AND IN MALAYSIA ON THE 4th OF FEBRUARY 2016. FOR EVERYWHERE ELSE FIND OUT HERE. 

This is Hugh Glass. He lives a hard life but it's about to get worse. ©20th Century Fox

A film that is brutal in so many ways and so many levels... 

MOVIE REVIEW: MAD MAX: FURY ROAD (2015)

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An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and almost everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order. There's Max, a man of action and a man of few words, who seeks peace of mind following the loss of his wife and child in the aftermath of the chaos. And Furiosa, a woman of action and a woman who believes her path to survival may be achieved if she can make it across the desert back to her childhood homeland. Written by Production

Ratings: 8.9/10 from 29,444 users Metascore: 89/100 

Reviews: 176 user | 279 critic | 43 from Metacritic.com

From Rotten Tomatoes:

Filmmaker George Miller gears up for another post-apocalyptic action adventure with Fury Road, the fourth outing in the Mad Max film series. Charlize Theron stars alongside Tom Hardy (Bronson), with Zoe Kravitz, Adelaide Clemens, and Rosie Huntington Whiteley heading up the supporting cast. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

Rating: R (for intense sequences of violence throughout, and for disturbing images)

Genre: Action & Adventure, Horror Directed By: George MillerWritten By: Brendan McCarthy, Nick Lathouris, George Miller, Eric BlakeneyIn Theaters: May 15, 2015 Wide

Runtime: 2 hr.

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TOMATOMETER 98%

Average Rating: 8.8/10 | Reviews Counted: 213

Fresh: 209 | Rotten: 4

Critics Consensus: With exhilarating action and a surprising amount of narrative heft, Mad Max: Fury Road brings George Miller's post-apocalyptic franchise roaring vigorously back to life.

AUDIENCE SCORE 94% liked it

Average Rating: 4.5/5 | User Ratings: 38,632

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Welcome to the Citadel the only place with clean water in wasteland Australia. ©Warner Bros. Pictures

A Mad Max Movie without Mr. Mel Gibson? 

The Mad Max series started way back in 1979 and titled wouldn't you know it Mad Max with the then unknown Mel Gibson who plays Max Rockatansky. It takes place in a future where natural resources are running out and society is breaking down. The usual dystopian future that's nowhere near apocalyptic since Max is a police officer. It takes place in Australia but where most of Australia now looks like the outback instead of big cities like Sydney or Melbourne. Lots of open space, open roads and stuff. No tall buildings. The story is sort of a cross between the Punisher and Judge Dredd. Cop who acts as judge, juror and executioner loses whole family then goes on revenge.