User blog comment:BrianBerta/Leonardo DiCaprio has finally won an Oscar for Best Actor. My Reaction:/@comment-25941663-20160229225602/@comment-24466828-20160229230532

I wouldn't say that the movie would become mediocre with a different actor. There were plenty more things I liked about it which had nothing to do with acting. I liked the villain, the cinematography, the suspense, and the fact that Hugh Glass wouldn't go down no matter what. It showed how desperate he was to get revenge. Also, the ending (which I won't spoil for other people) was tense and well-done. Also, the long take at the beginning does a great job at getting me into the movie. The only flaw I had with it was that the middle sometimes carried on for too long, but that's my only major flaw in the movie. I'd give it a 9/10. Even with poor acting, it would still get an 8/10 from me.

Anyways, I do admit that he did a great job representing anguish. However, I wouldn't say that not many other actors can do the same as him. Anguish is a very relatable emotion. It's not that hard to do convincingly. Besides, while he did do a great job, there were a few times when I felt he was being over-the-top. Also, there were a couple times when I felt like he was thirsty for validation.