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Format:VHS Tape
This film captures the spirit and much of the feel of the period. I could not disagree more with Maltin's review. Before he criticizes, he should know of what he speaks. If anything, the movie glosses over the enormous physical and mental demends placed on the people who lived like this--and loved it. What the movie lacks in historical accuracy (in terms of what happened, where and when--costuming is excellent) it more than makes up for in capturing the human element.
Indeed, that is the one area where the film suffers. Had it been longer, there would be more time for character develpment. Heston (Bill Tyler) turns in an excellent performance, but he is almost upstaged by Keith (Henry Prapp.) At the moment, the name of the actor who gives a very fine portrayal of Heavy Eagle escapes me. Considering the limited time avaliable to him, his development of the character is remarkable. One of the great things about the film is that even the villain (Heavy Eagle) comes across as very human. He arouses both revulsion and compassion. One understands him, and, by understanding, is compelled to respect.
Another thing I liked was the protrayal of the aboriginal people: there is no "noble savage" or "bloodthirsty redskin" here. These are people, no more and no less, of a different (and to European eyes, alien) culture. They have human frailties, human strengths, and human dignity. (When they lack dignity, anybody would lack dignity.)
Yes, the film is a little raw-boned, but so were the times and the lives of the people in them. This really shines!
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By Dr. Freeman
Format:VHS Tape
Heres one that has been a favorite of mine since i first saw it. Panoramic in all aspects. Granted it may not be for the whole family as some have pointed out but then not all movies are made for children. I highly doubt if mountain men were concerned with the politically correct world in which some seem to be obsessed. At any rate its a great movie. Wheres the DVD?????
Format:DVD
This is a good movie. It shows how tough life was back in the days when men lived in the wilderness. Well acted and great story.
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"Sit down, flatlander."
Hawken muzzle loaders. Plugs of chewing tobacco the size of your fist. Buffalo robes. Beaver pelts. Jugs of whiskey.
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Published on Mar 7 2004 by D. Mikels
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Published on Jan 1 2004 by Brian Coggeshall
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This movie is very entertaining and very instructive for muzzleloading enthusiasts, who participate in shooting and tomahawk throwing contests at annual rendez-vous. Read more
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"The Mountain Men" tells the story of two free-spirited fur trappers along the Rocky Mountain range in the mid-19th century. Read more
Published on Jan 26 2003 by Matthew S. Schweitzer
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Powerful Performance
While I found the film long and the music tiresome, there was one OUTSTANDING performance - Stephen Macht playing Heavy Eagle! Read more
Published on Jan 13 2003 by S. Macht
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What a Stinker
If you are enamoured of the fur trade and mountainmen, then you might like this one. Heston and Keith have done better work, but it wasn't in this movie. Read more
Published on Nov 7 2002
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Like the Movie? read the book
I watched this movie during the same time I was reading the Terry C. Johnston books on Titus Bass (fictional Character) and found the two very similar. Read more
Published on Aug 20 2002 by "homeybobo"
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This is one of the best under rated movies out there. Charlton Heston and Brian Keith are superb. I have been looking forward to it's release on DVD and how is it released? Read more
Published on July 24 2002 by Hugh M. Flynn
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I thought that the DVD version was great. So much better than that old VHS version. The only thing better would for it to be in the wide screen version in order to be able to see... Read more
Published on Jun 25 2002 by Jan Perry
4.0 out of 5 stars
great movie, very entertaining
I have seen the movie, but not the dvd yet, just got it today. i would have gave it 5 stars sight unseen if it was a widescreen version.
Published on Jun 21 2002 by Jenny R. Amrhein&Torrey G. Amrhein
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