Review of The Last of the Mohicans (1992) by Andy C — 03 Aug 2012
Michael Mann's period drama, loosely adapted from the novel by James Fenimore Cooper, is as astonishing as it is epic. Starting with the first scene, the film sweeps the viewer into a thrilling adventure with its epic soundtrack, brilliant editing, and captivating performances by its actors.
The Last of the Mohicans cleverly and effectively mixes explosive action with an intriguing romance, painting a portrait of the adventure and mysticism of the colonial frontier. Beautifully filmed and wonderfully stylish, this is one of the most appealing films ever made, and never gets bogged down by stuffy British aristocratic dialogue or painfully slow plot developments that plague similar period dramas.
Daniel Day-Lewis delivers a stirring performance as Hawkeye, but it is Wes Studi who steals the show. His role as Magua, the hate-filled member of the Mohawk tribe who plays every side against each other in his quest for furious vengeance.
It's a shame the academy completely ignored him during Oscar season. This is without question Michael Mann's best , and in many ways most unconventional, film, and will forever remain a classic adventure movie.
This review of The Last of the Mohicans (1992) was written by Andy C on 03 Aug 2012.
The Last of the Mohicans has generally received very positive reviews.
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