Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s eagerly anticipated period drama is set to open Christmas Day.
20th Century Fox continues to stoke must-see anticipation for The Revenant — the fact-based period drama starring Leonard DiCaprio and directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu (Birdman) — with today’s release of a stunning trailer that emphasizes both harsh visual splendor and attention-grabbing storytelling.
The official Fox synopsis: “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.”
And just to prove that actions really do speak louder than words, here’s the trailer:
