Anatomy of a Scene | 'The Revenant' | The New York Times

Alejandro G. Iñárritu narrates a scene from “The Revenant,” featuring Leonardo DiCaprio.

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Anatomy of a Scene | 'The Revenant' | The New York Times

[shiulqx]

This movie is the definition of a true art.

[jameshood]

One of my favorite movies. Leonardo and his director had a superb working relationship. Quite an artistic achievement.

[audirection]

Unbelievable! Incredible acting, class director,  and a wonderful movie!

[aVeryIntelligentDog]

Amazing movie and amazing cinematography but I'm pretty sure I see a mistake in this scene. At 2:58 if you scan the mountain tops behind the right side of Hugh Glass you will see what appears to be a clear-cut in the forest. These types of clear cuts were not very common in the 1820s and you would never see them at high elevations in remote locations. I live in BC and I see these types of clear-cuts very often.

[A]

The power of hype makes a boring piece into a "art". The mediocrity of this film is appalling.

[Theoppositesex]

This film lost to Spotlight for best picture. Spotlight which was a movie nobody saw that they shot in an apartment somewhere is a better representation of what cinema can do than The Revenant.

[chrisrye]

The attention to detail in every frame is immaculate

[ratatataraxia]

This was a beautiful movie and what a great scene. Way to go director!

[staurosnika]

It goes without saying, The Revenant will get the award for Best Cinematography.

[dylanalexander]

The fact that it was shot in two different rivers. That means they used color correction to make them both look like the same location.

[AquarielCharm]

From start to finish this movie is brilliantly filmed. I'm a western fan and have read countless books about mountain men, pioneers, Native Americans, Louis and Clark, Sacajawea, etc. Alejandro Inarruti did a fine job of presenting those extremely harsh times in this film. This will be the 2nd time I look forward to watching Oscar night. The first time was Dances With Wolves.

[Tyler]

Anatomy of a Scene of the bear attack scene?

[LulzRoyce]

1:28 pretty sure this is where the camera cuts (right at the water splashing the screen fully) to the stunt man. Been noticing quite a few of these moments. Very well disguised and impossibly to notice on the big screen when watching the first time.

[southbeachmiamiart]

I'm surprised Leonardo didn't die making this film. That water is less than 20 degrees. Phenomenal film and work.

[luckylandono]

This is definitely the best shot that I've ever seen. Such a great artwork made by the DoP and the Director.

[ToniaHicks]

When Leo grabbed the log and floated on it on set during filming, I'd like to think there were a lot of "I'm sorry, there's just not enough room for you, Jack" bad jokes made.

[blackroom]

This film has taught me enough rest and food will keeps you alive

[srivaishnaviijjapureddy]

Best movie of the year
Best actor of the year
Best director of the year

[JeniSanMusic]

I need a thesaurus to find a better word than, "amazing, " to describe the level of dedication this scene required to produce such a beautiful work of art. Chivo is my hero!!

[jftippu]

Wow, this is mind-boggling beautiful.