Review of The Last of the Mohicans (1992) by Eric M — 09 Jun 2015
An ambitious, visually remarkable and propulsive historical action film, "The Last of the Mohicans" lacks the character development necessary to make it a truly transcendent epic, though it's brutal portrayal of the French and Indian conflict is certainly commendable.
Simultaneously hopelessly romantic and oppressively dark, Michael Mann assembles and intriguing film that hits its viewers hard with the cost of conflict in colonial America. The key romance is underdeveloped, however, with some really cheesy scriptwriting biting the normally flawless Daniel Day-Lewis, and this hurts the film's lynchpin relationship.
But the harrowing siege of Fort Henry and marvelously directed action, with a few neat insights into the historical context, still make this one worth seeing. Great cinematography in the mountains of North Carolina as well, and the shot as Magua's men attack the British column is phenomenal.
Great music too.
This review of The Last of the Mohicans (1992) was written by Eric M on 09 Jun 2015.
The Last of the Mohicans has generally received very positive reviews.
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