The Last Of The Mohicans [1992]

Product Details

Director : Michael Mann
Actor : Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Russell Means, Eric Schweig, Jodhi May
Format : Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
Aspect Ratio : 2.35:1
Binding : DVD
EAN : 7321900126199
Number of Discs : 1
Product Group : DVD
Region Code : 2
Release Date : 2006-06-01
Running Time : 107minutes
Studio : Warner Home Video

ASIN : B00005MHNB

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review

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

Customer Reviews

Amazing (2008-03-24)

This is one of my all time favourite movies. Great mix of acting, action,drama,audio,and video all wrapped around a superb story.Don't get the director's cut, the original is almost perfect. I'm still of the belief that if it ain't broke, don't fix it.The theatrical release wasn't broke. I just found out that the original was available in the UK and ordered it, because it is not available in North America. Review is from Canada.

Astonishingly good (2008-02-16)

Director Michael Mann (The Insider, Heat, Miami Vice) injects the entire story of The Last of the Mohicans with a sense of immediacy and scenic majesty. In the opening scene for example, he uses no dialogue for several lengthy minutes, and instead utilizes the scenery and score to draw us immediately into the story.Based on the well-known 1826 novel by James Fenimore Cooper, this historical epic features a wide-sweeping story that encompasses a major event in Early American history. It also takes a more intimate look at a group of characters brought together by circumstance. Michael Mann has directed only a handful of films in the past decade, so his name is hardly mentioned among the ranks of premier Hollywood directors. However, each of these three films stands as one of the best films of its respective year. Last of the Mohicans also utilizes his abilities to direct believable emotional drama in almost any situation. While the love story probably happens too fast and is a bit far-fetched, he makes it feel real.The success of this film relates directly to the immense talents of its impressive cast. Daniel Day Lewis and Madeline Stowe are impressive; Wes Studi and Russell Means are excellent. It surprises me to hear film lovers whom I respect describe Last of the Mohicans as boring, dull, and uninteresting. I find it impossible not to be drawn into this sweeping adventure even after repeated viewings. The story told here is universal, and speaks about love, honor, and family. The action occurs at a ferocious pace through numerous well edited scenes, and the melodic score carries the story to a higher level.

Hauntingly beautiful and with a great soundtrack... (2007-10-11)

It distorted somewhat (for the better) the original novel (which is a "classic" but quite difficult to read due to the contrived prose).The exteriors are one of the best ever in a production of adventure&action films and the cast is PERFECT.It is a savage land which makes for a sad and cruel "natural" story, after all it is untamed territory and the characters live dangerously.The soundtrack is a must and contribute to the atmosphere like a close fitting glove.One of my favorite period films. The action sequences are well directed and the use of weapons seems REAL.Highly recommended as a very good film.ADB

TOMAHAWKS APLENTY (2007-09-19)

A good honest action film. Daniel Day Lewis is a white man adopted by American Indians and brought up with the skills of his surrogate family. A few scalps are sent flying by aggressive Indians working the French (Boo) as they battle the British over American territory.The action scenes are good, as is the soundtrack. Recommend this one.

Very involving picture with great scenery and great drama (2007-09-15)

Very strong and intense adaption of a novel I haven't read, so I can't comment on how accurate it is, but the film really draws you in, and this time Day Lewis is the perfect choice for the lead role, and he is in top form. The film uses a potent mix of action and drama to achieve a powerful and memorable movie, made more so by the location and the strong filmscore. The scenery was just breathtaking, and I was also impressed with the lack of political correctness in the tone of the film, which quite honestly I was expecting to be in, considering the subject and the year it was made in. In relation to similar films made in the last twenty years this movie feels like a breath of fresh air, and is probably a more realistic depiction of the way things were. Although brutally violent at times, and exhausting to watch, this film achieved real pathos at the end and is really quite moving.

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