The Last of the Mohicans (1992, R): *** ½
The Last of the Mohicans is a strikingly beautiful film to the point that it comes close to being a completely unforgettable cinematic experience. This is one of many film adaptations of the famous James Feminore Cooper novel of the same name, which I have yet to read. This 1992 Michael Mann directed version is a highly romanticized, somewhat action-oriented version of the novel that follows more into league with the 1936 film adaptation that starred Randolph Scott. Nevertheless, this 1992 Last of the Mohicans echoes us back to some of the good ole frontier films that we all enjoyed from the 30s through the 50s, similar to the westerns of the same style. It’s also sporadically entertaining. It’s an adventure tale where the passion of love is threatened in a world of war, all set against a nice historical backdrop. Mann shoots the film with profession; incredible cinematography values take in the North Carolinian woodlands, as well as the supreme but brutal battle sequences that include armies squaring off or a one on one duel. Then of course there’s the romantic subplot, which I believe I mentioned briefly and vaguely above, which never really goes into another direction then what we would have expected. I couldn’t finish this review without at least commenting on the music score, which dominates much of the movie and has become one of my favorite movie soundtracks of all time. Directed by Michael Mann.
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