100 Word Movie Review: Last of the Mohicans

A gorgeous looking, beautifully acted, beautifully shot, exhilarating historical drama/war/action/romance movie. That might seem like a lot to unpack - but this movie gets better and better as it builds to its epic conclusion.

With a transcendent oscar winning soundtrack that is quite simply one of the best ever put to film - it hauntingly reminds you that we are seeing the last breaths of Native American culture as untainted by European influence and decimation.

A masterful performance for Daniel Day Lewis (goes without saying really.) With Madeline Stowe as so much more than a typical love interest, excellent, in a role that should have made her a mega-star, but sadly never did.

Is it historically accurate. No. But it doesn't matter. Michael Mann has directed a 90s masterpiece. Unfortunately during one of the most impressive eras in Hollywood history and thus falling short of some of the acclaim it might have otherwise achieved.

But seriously. That soundtrack.

6/7 - Excellent

(I wanted to talk about some films that have sadly been somewhat forgotten. If you like these, please let me know and I'll keep posting.)