He didn’t do shit. The internet made a big deal out of it on its own. Leonardo DiCaprio just happens to make fantastic movies on an almost yearly basis and he almost always deserves a nomination and even a win for his acting.

Which is why you enjoy films like Mad Max. They make you feel clever for liking such a “deep” movie, while at the same time appealing to your neanderthal need for cars, ‘splosions, and women.