1992, USA
Adventure, Drama, Romance, War
::Flick Quickie::
In the heat and confusion of the war between the French and British on the soil of the American colonies, a passion ignites between two unlikely lovers just as their two cultures attempt to occupy the same land. Based on the third Leatherstocking Tale of the same name by James Fenimore Cooper, the adopted son of a Mohican and the daughter of a British colonel find each other amidst a land being torn apart.
Michael Mann's film displays Native Americans as both noble peace-keepers amongst the Mohicans, and war-hungry savages amongst the Huron. The scope of the film is matched only by the scope of the cinematography, highlighted at the cliff scene filmed in Chimney Rock Park, North Carolina, and throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains. Despite the magnificent views and the powerful performances (Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeline Stowe, Wes Studi), the film earned an Oscar only in the category of Sound. DVD extras include never-before-seen additional footage.
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Yes, this is a great popcorn movie - gorgeous scenery. For fun, try watching the silent version - 1920. This is great storytelling. Yes, it's melodramatic, but lots of fun. Directed by Maurice Tourneur, its plot may surprise you. It is closer to the novel, and who loves whom is not the same as the 1992 version. Watch for (well, you can't miss him) Wallace Beery as ... Magua!?
Posted by Laurel | December 15, 2006 6:53 PM
Posted on December 15, 2006 18:53