The Revenant (2015)

Releasing The Revenant in theaters at the end of 2015 redeemed that whole year in the movie world. That film was a breath of fresh air after dozens of cash-grab flicks. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Glass, a living father who wants nothing more than the well-being of his family in the midst of the violent conflicts between the whites and the Native Americans with which he connects. Tom Hardy plays a hateful Fitch, a man who cares about no one but himself. Although Fitch causes a lot of damage to Glass, he is not the main character that he has to overcome -  nature is.

From the close-ups to the wide aerial shots, every frame of the film is stunningly captivating. The story combined with the beautiful imagery makes for an immersive and thrilling experience. You feel the chilling cold that Glass feels and you feel his fear when he hides from enemies. It will make you think twice about going hiking or camping in the woods. This movie is sure to become a classic man-vs-wild one.