Re: Diappointed in The Revenant

Shorty2U · ‎03-09-2010

DH and I loved the movie. Leo was fabulous!!!!!. However, I do admit to turning my head a few times because it got to me.

However, my favorite movies of the year were Joy, Star Wars, Jurassic World, and Martian. I did not see Brooklyn or the Danish Girl (never came here). I know i will love Brooklyn. My husbands favorite movie was the Martian, then Star Wars, and Jurassic World. He also liked the Big Short. I did too but not as much as him. And he didnt like Joy as much as me.

Everyone has different opinions I guess? :-)

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make~ The Beatles

scotnovel · ‎12-31-2013

@Q4u wrote:
I don't plan to see the movie First, I rarely watch deep, dark movies. By that I mean dramas that can be so depressing (even with an uplifting ending) that I carry the movie with me fo a long time. I know it's based on real events but that just makes it worse for me. If I go to see a movie I want a comedy... just because laughing makes me feel better.

The other element is that I can't take DiCaprio and haven't been able to since the beginning of his career. Just can't watch him ... I know I'm in the minority.

I don't particularly care for him either. For some reason when I watch his movies I see him not the character he is supposed to be portraying. For me that translates to bad acting, but I realize I am in the minority too.

terrier3 · ‎03-10-2010

I just can't watch movies involving excessive violence and sadism. This movie seems to have both...to an over the top degree.

That's not my idea of "entertainment". Comments in the NYTs said it was an ordeal to watch. My son got a screener...and hated it. He appreciated the technical aspects of the movie - but not the story.

CardinalGirl · ‎03-09-2010

@Shorty2U wrote:
DH and I loved the movie. Leo was fabulous!!!!!. However, I do admit to turning my head a few times because it got to me.

However, my favorite movies of the year were Joy, Star Wars, Jurassic World, and Martian. I did not see Brooklyn or the Danish Girl (never came here). I know i will love Brooklyn. My husbands favorite movie was the Martian, then Star Wars, and Jurassic World. He also liked the Big Short. I did too but not as much as him. And he didnt like Joy as much as me.

Everyone has different opinions I guess? :-)

I think Leo DiCaprio is a wonderful actor and that he should have benn awarded an Oscar long ago for any of several different movies. However, in this movie, I think that his acting boiled down to grunting and looking miserable. Taking into account the elements to which he was subjected (bitter cold, snow....even plunged into icy waters), I don't think it was a big stretch to look miserable.

Like I said, I still thought it was a good movie and I think he did a fine job.....just not Oscar caliber. If he does get the nod, I think it will be because members of the academy think he's overdue to win and not specifically because of this performance.

911 · ‎03-10-2010

A masterpiece. Difficult to watch at times, but incredible. Leo was outstanding.

Karie2022 · ‎03-26-2010

I did not see it, but hubby and son saw it and really did not like it, although they said the cinematography was beautiful...but that was it.

Take time every day to enjoy where you are without a need to fix it

sfnative · ‎03-10-2010

@terrier3 wrote:
I just can't watch movies involving excessive violence and sadism. This movie seems to have both...to an over the top degree.

That's not my idea of "entertainment". Comments in the NYTs said it was an ordeal to watch. My son got a screener...and hated it. He appreciated the technical aspects of the movie - but not the story.

@terrier3

This speaks directly to the stuff coming out of the movie industry for years. Take a look at the producers and directors. Look at what they're putting out there for you for humongous bucks.

You have a choice to view unbelievable violence, wickedness, acts of madness, sadism, masochism, etc.

That's not where I want my head to be - ever.

MaggieMack · ‎10-01-2014

Do you remember when Tom Hanks was nominated for an Academy Award for Castaway? He hardly had a word! Didn't win, though, lost to Russell Crowe for Gladiator.

I haven't seen Revenant yet, but will, after I finish the book. It takes place in my neck of the woods.

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italia8140 · ‎10-24-2015

@MaggieMack wrote:
Do you remember when Tom Hanks was nominated for an Academy Award for Castaway? He hardly had a word! Didn't win, though, lost to Russell Crowe for Gladiator.

I haven't seen Revenant yet, but will, after I finish the book. It takes place in my neck of the woods.

I love Tom Hanks and was hoping he would win the Oscar for his OUTSTANDING performance in Castaway. He was BRILLIANT in that role.

ETA: Hanks was also amazing in the movie Philadelphia. He is so talented. I think he won an Oscar (and rightfully so) for his OUTSTANDING performance.

segrl21 · ‎05-22-2010

Tom Hardy was awesome as usual but Leo, was OK. He was good of course but agree not his best performance. Don't think it was an Oscar performance. A beautifully shot film. Still have a lot of movies to see before deciding who gave this years best performance.