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The Last of the Mohicans is a large-scale adventure set during the colonial conflicts between Britain and France 20 years before the American War of Independence. Based loosely on the novel by James Fenimore Cooper, but actually inspired by director Michael (Manhunter, Heat) Mann's boyhood love of the 1936 film of the same name, this is rousing, romantic stuff. As "Hawkeye", a white raised by the last of the Mohican tribe, Daniel Day-Lewis delivers a performance which, had he followed it up, could have established him as an action hero for the 1990s and beyond. Despite an under-written role Madeline Stowe convinces as the heroine. The remaining cast are uniformly excellent. Filmed amid the spectacular mountains, rivers and forests of North Carolina by Mann's regular cinematographer, Dante Spinotti, the film is a visual joy, while Trevor Jones' majestic, spine-tingling score (with additional music by Randy Edleman) is one of the finest of the decade. Taking time to establish the motives of British and French colonists and the various native tribes, as well as the varying opinions and characters within these groupings, Mann offers much greater balance and complexity than The Patriot (2000), yet never looses sight of the object here: telling a stirring yarn laced with bold action set pieces and passionate romance.
On the DVD: The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 image is a massive improvement over VHS, but still shows considerable grain in many scenes, possibly a result of the film being shot in low, natural light and containing many very dark sequences. The Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack is very powerful, though little use is made of the rear channels, and in some scenes the sound effects all but drown out the dialogue. Isolated scores are usually only found on feature-packed special editions, so the inclusion here is a welcome surprise--and a testament to its popularity. The only other extra is an anamorphic 2.35:1 presentation of the immensely stirring theatrical trailer. --Gary S Dalkin
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This Dvd Is New BUT NOT Sealed Ex-Display Maybe A Few Very Fine Marks On Disc Due To Handling Tested And Plays Fine - Becoming Very Collectable.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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I have watched every version of this master piece, the Blu Ray version even beats the Laser Disc version.
The picture is so crystal clear you see new details of the film that you couldn't see before.
The audio is stunning.
None of the content is new, which is odd considering the original pre-edited version was apparently 3 hours long. This version is similar to the directors edition, but bizarrely Michael Mann removes the "Once we were here epic ending".
Here's hoping Mann releases an uncut 20th anniversary special edition!
Overall 10 out of 10, i loved every second.
Thanks for reading.
The picture is so crystal clear you see new details of the film that you couldn't see before.
The audio is stunning.
None of the content is new, which is odd considering the original pre-edited version was apparently 3 hours long. This version is similar to the directors edition, but bizarrely Michael Mann removes the "Once we were here epic ending".
Here's hoping Mann releases an uncut 20th anniversary special edition!
Overall 10 out of 10, i loved every second.
Thanks for reading.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
As an adaptation it's far from faithful to the book but manages to capture the spirit nevertheless.
In the midst of war, Cora (Madeleine Stowe), the daughter of a British General, falls in love with Hawkeye (Daniel Day Lewis), a white man raised by Indians. Their struggle to stay together inspite of the madness surrounding them forms the core of the story.
It is beautifully filmed - the landscapes are breathtaking and the fight/action scenes switch from being brutal to almost balletic at times. The acting is of a high quality throughout - Daniel Day Lewis makes a surprisingly convincing romantic lead in a departure from his previous roles and Madeleine Stowe is strong as the determined Cora. I'm no expert on the details of the time but there's plently of dirt, blood and sweat in evidence and it doesn't feel overly glamorised. The score is sublime.
If you love heroics and romance (not the soppy but the epic kind) then you will love this.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By K. C. Simm
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This is the first real epic of new cinema if you wish to pay any credence to such classifications. It is also a very finely crafted film. Micheal Mann has not been hidebound by the Fennimore Cooper novel and some have seen that as a mistake. I do not. Performances are remarkable in particular Day Lewis as Hawkeye. Villans are villans but with reason. Magua knows what he is doing and why. Minor characters are given room to breath and the set piece battles are extremly well done. The main story line, the love story between Cora and Hawkeye is romantic without being mawkish and the secondary story of the battles between the British, French and Indians is told with feeling and understanding. There is passion and Drama here, the direction is strong, the cinematography and the soundtrack are stunning. If you have not seen it buy and enjoy.
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Super film
This is a super film which the music sound track is totally fantastic too. a must for any film person.
Published 7 days ago by Adam Hodgen
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another classic1
daniel day lewis is a fine actor in this movie!
the baddie inndian is also a great actor..he has been in many a movie directed by ridley scott
the baddie inndian is also a great actor..he has been in many a movie directed by ridley scott
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Blu Ray magic
Highly recommend a viewing on Blu Ray format, the film is only improved by the extra detail revealed. Breathtaking scenery.
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superb film. surprised that the dvd and bluray have edited out the opening scene of the stag being hunted and its heart removed, yet they show thw heart of the british commander... Read more
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I rated this one of my favourite films on normal dvd but on blue ray it was absolutely superb especially the soundtrack & marvelous scenery
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WONDERFUL ACTOR DANIEL DAY LEWIS ....AND LOVE THE STORYLINE ADORE THE MUSIC AND THE SENCERY AND GOT IT ON DVD AND BUL- RAY EXCELLENT......
Published 23 days ago by jaz sparrow
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good tale that lost its way
Dances with Wolves is my all-time favourite film, and this had potential to climb the same path.
The start is powerful enough, but peters out. Read more
The start is powerful enough, but peters out. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Geoffrey Rex Hill
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Wonderful story well adapted
This is one of my all time favourite films.
This has a beautiful sound tract that evokes the era very well. Great characters which are well and cleverly set early on. Read more
This has a beautiful sound tract that evokes the era very well. Great characters which are well and cleverly set early on. Read more
Published 25 days ago by L. Clarkson
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day lewis shines
superb performance from daniel day lewis and supporting cast. scenery is stunning. definetlyworth 5 star rating. a bluray must buy
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