An epic adventure and passionate romance unfold against the panorama of a frontier wilderness ravaged by war.

Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Russell Means, Eric Schweig, Jodhi May, Steven Waddington, Wes Studi, Maurice Roëves

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ - perfect

DML Top 50 #21 - Dad's Full (Spoiler) Review and Deep Dive of The Last of the Mohicans

"When the Grey Hair is dead, Magua will eat his heart. Before he dies, Magua will put his children under the knife, so the Grey Hair will know his seed is wiped out forever." - Magua

Why watch this? This classic American frontier story is a flawless work of art.

Plot Summary: Set during the French and Indian War, the story follows a frontiersman named Hawkeye, adopted son of a Mohican chief. When British Colonel Munro's daughters, Cora and Alice, find themselves in danger, Hawkeye and his Mohican brother Uncas must protect them amidst the brutal conflict. Their journey through the treacherous wilderness becomes intertwined with battles, alliances, and a burgeoning romance.

Dad's Preview: On rare occasions, a classic story will find the perfect director, screenwriter and cast. Mohicans has it all, plus an expansive, haunting soundtrack. The filmmakers wisely focused on historical details, which has a huge impact on the film's cohesiveness. Daniel Day-Lewis' stern charisma breathes new life into Hawkeye, the white adopted son of Chingachgook, the last of his tribe. Wes Studi also excels as the bitter Huron chief, Magua, a man hell bent on revenge. I was surprised how seamlessly the film's love story meshed with classic prose by James Fenimore Cooper.

20th Century Fox