The Last of the Mohicans (1992)

The umpteenth adaptation of James Cooper's 1826 novel (that I own but haven't yet read) is perhaps the most well-known version today. Taking place in 1757, it's a story of change, vengeance and enduring love set against the backdrop of a ravaging conflict in North America (the French and Indian War).
Hawkeye (Daniel Day-Lewis), an adopted son of a Mohican chief, gives his heart to a British Colonel's daughter (Madeleine Stowe). The couple look great together, but the romance lacks any kind of proper build-up. Still, a fantastic score by Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman pick up the slack in that dept.
The staged nature of Dir. Mann's approach sometimes feels more real than the people, but there's no denying that the film's best scene is a stirring cinematic moment, and the vengeful Huron warrior Magua (Wes Studi) is fantastic.

3½ faces of war out of 5