For the entourage of the film “Survivor” Inarritu forgive the straightness of the plot – Russian newspaper

Until the Russian rolled at the beginning of the year will get just two cinematic superhit. Both characteristically represent a genre that critics never tire of “burying” almost every year. But to no avail: Westerns are still regularly come to the screens. And are often true masterpieces. On the “disgusting eight” Quentin Tarantino will talk next week. Well, the “Survivor” Alejandro Inarritu will start in film as early as this Thursday. Let’s try to figure out whether he lived very high expectations.

See also

The Mexican director, in 2014 gave the world “Berdmena” is now listed in the elite. And it is clear why. Tale of aging “superhero” caressed by critics and audiences, and the US Film Academy awarded the ribbon once the four “Oscars”. There were, however, and those who are somewhat condescendingly remarked: Iñárritu did their best, but the main author, in this case – still a great operator Emmanuel Lubezki. Whatever it was, from the duo waited for at least two consecutive pictures at the same level.

Looking ahead, mentioned: “Survivor” – is not perfect. But the overall impression of the community by all its flaws seem a trifle. And no wonder: from the first frame story of a brave hunter Hugh Glass invites its audience to ride on the thrilling rides. Rest assured: a dozen local scenes drag on full shorts. But the harsh nature of the North American, captured wide-angle lens – from the category of those shows, which Andrei Tarkovsky said: “It’s too beautiful.” And this beauty is so suppresses the awareness that the abundance of references to classic cinema – such as the “Road” and “great silence” – is losing its importance.

See also

Shootout fifteen minutes, remove one passing – and even to incredible angles? You are welcome. Panorama grand snow-covered landscapes to get lost on the background of small human figures? A piece of cake. Crazy race on horseback – with the camera in the midst of them? For Inarritu and Lubezki is – no problem. Easily – partly even careless – they plug in his belt any of the “Marvel” blockbusters of recent years.

Just as casually prove his class actors. Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy’s no surprise – and, it seems, do not aspire to it. The first few words and sverhpolozhitelen second talkative and devilishly convincing in his villainy. The characters in both, we can say – maynridovskie, so scramble as outstanding artists do not have: the script does not provide for reflection. Instead – steadfast motivation, coupled with the unique emotional coloring. The division into “good” and “bad” here at all specific to black BelOSTO – this is especially evident when the frame – first, whether the trapper Andrew Henry (Domhnall Gleeson), mauntimen Jill Bridger (Will Poulter), or a nameless nomadic Indian -odinochka. But the “wrapper” is played in all possible colors and, again, admire about once a minute.

See also

Perhaps the root of the few, but the important issues – in this. In the case of the favorite adventure novels complain about the flat as a sheet of paper, characters and simple story was not necessary. The depth of his imagination gave. Such an approach could work in respect of “Survivor”, do not be the accents so unequivocally and intrusive.

Over the brilliant realization can not hide a simple essence: The Revenant – another cautionary tale about a resolute man with a difficult fate , overcomes difficulties. Great Western (choose any – of the “Dollar Trilogy” until relatively recently, “True Grit”) is always working on prescription ‘parable plus the entourage. ” Instead, we were offered a parable “motivational drama” – a pragmatic and businesslike. But the entourage brainchild Inarritu shakes and accurately give odds to anyone. For him, the authors of “Survivor” can be forgiven everything. Or – just about everything.

4.5