The Mountain Men
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Movie Reviews of The Mountain Men
Movie Review: Shining Times
Summary: 5 Stars
I've always felt that this was an underrated film. In my opinion it ranks as one of the best of the mountain man/Native American genre. It is also as good a film as Charlton Heston was ever a part of.
What's so good about it? Well, first of all it has no glaring historical inaccuracies- those always drive me nuts. The costumes and props are as accurate as I've seen. The scenery is absolutely magnificent and you feel like you are there- it always reminds me of my own times in the Central Rockies. As for the acting, well, you actually start caring about the characters, and thats a pretty good sign of good acting in my book. The dialog is also among the most consistently humorous and clever that I've heard- there's nothing phoney or forced about it. Heston and Keith play off of each other perfectly. Not least of all, the Indian peoples are treated with the dignity and complexity that they deserve- no stereotypes here.
I don't buy every DVD that comes along, but I had to have this one for my personal collection. It just makes me feel good to watch it when the modern world starts to get me down....
Movie Review: Excellent Portrayal of Mountain Men: Heston and Keith Shine
Summary: 5 Stars
This film offers a very authentic and exciting look at the mountain men. Keith and Heston shine in this epic like picture as the good friends trap together and enjoy the wild life of the mountain man. The film features authentic language, outfits and weapons along with a wild true to life looking rough rendezvous. A collision course with the Indians is expected and it comes with overwhelming force as captured Heston has to make a run for it as in the classic African movie "The Naked Prey". Keith is in his element providing humor as well as a more than suitable companion for Heston in the film. Their chemistry is excellent and if you like Jeremiah Johnson, you will like this movie too. Not as gritty as Jeremiah but very satisfying. One negative is that the real Mountain Men respected Indians, such as the Black Feet, thus they usually traveled in large groups with only small groupings briefly breaking off but staying in close vicinity. Keith and Heston seem a little too independent in hostile country but that's part of the adventure. This is one of Heston's best films late in his career, as well as Keith's.Movie Review: Waugh Pilgram! Ain't fer flatlanders.
Summary: 5 Stars
Seriously, this is a great movie. FAR, FAR better and more accurate than "Jeremiah Johnson"... a Robert Redford movie. This movie is kinda gritty and realistic. Even down to the guns and clothing. The script might be a little better, but... it's entertaining, it's pretty much true-to-life showing the mountain man's life and last, it doesn't have that stupid 1970's hippy singing that PLAGUES "Jeremiah Johnson." It's also not chock-full of political correctness and blatherings about the evyil United States.
So, if you're interested in the fur trade era, give it a look. If you're a reenactor, you HAVE to!
Movie Review: Fun movie about the Fur Trade era
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is for someone who doesn't want to have to think about all the facts, but just sit back and enjoy a good flick. The Mountain Men is pretty accurate historically as far as the setting is concerned, but I'm not sure if its a true story.
If you are looking for a movie that follows the life of an actual mountain man, Jeremiah Johnson is a great film. If you are looking for a fun movie, this is a great choice. These two films compliment each other very well.
Anyone interested in history, the Fur Trade era or the mountains must have this movie!
Movie Review: Mastercaster
Summary: 5 Stars
I have this movie on VHS and love it. I think that it brings life to the mountain and the world in which they lived. In this day and age when the world is becoming so much more stressfull, I wish that Hollywood would make more movies such as this because it really takes you back to when life was more care free.
I was disappointed becasue the movie would not play, but in typical Amazon fashion, I sent it back to the company, they apologized, and issued a full refund. Love buying through Amazon because you will be treated right.