I just finished watching The Revenant. 5 mins in and I thought to myself, what the hell am I doing here? It was hard for me to focus and follow the story along, let alone enjoy it.
I came with a friend so obviously can't just leave. And then I remember my training in "focusing", and decided to give it a go. I took deep breaths. I paid attention to details on the screen. I listened to the dialogues harder. I ignored my buzzing phone. It worked :-)
What was the problem with the movie? Nothing, really. It was beyond good, but it disturbed my brain's status quo. I've had a few off days and spent them watching Sex and the City and the likes, so having to digest a darker movie like The Revenant forced my brain to work harder. Man, it did not like the extra work. Sometimes when you think that something is not for you, take the time to sit with it for a while. Notice the discomfort, acknowledge it, accept it. You might change your mind.
I came out of the theater feeling heavier, like every pore in my body is filled with the essence of the film. I felt the pain of every wound on Dicaprio's body, his whole existence was pain manifest. I salute the commitment of everyone in this production.
I'm glad to have witnessed an incredible show of hard work, passion and determination personified in The Revenant.
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