Movies Daniel Day-Lewis acting performance in The Last of the Mohicans

[Takes Two To Tango]

I thought when you consider the type of film he was acting in.

He did a great job, for this type of character.

Not a completely flesh out character or multi-layered.

Nevertheless, he looked the part and acted incredibly well for the role.

Maybe not a masterclass performance, but close enough.

 

[Natural Order]

Most of his roles sit above the movie itself. This might be one of the few where it takes a back seat to the whole package. Still a 7-8 from me, but not the level of a lot of his other performances.

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

Most of his roles sit above the movie itself. This might be one of the few where it takes a back seat to the whole package. Still a 7-8 from me, but not the level of a lot of his other performances.

To be fair, depends on the role and this role is definitely not as meaty or layered as Daniel Plainview.

 

[gspieler]

Most of his roles sit above the movie itself. This might be one of the few where it takes a back seat to the whole package. Still a 7-8 from me, but not the level of a lot of his other performances.

I agree with this. He doesn't stand out from the film, but more feels of the film, in LOTM. Its a great film, with a good story and consistently good acting from all performers. The cinematography and musical score are what put it over the top though, IMO. DDL' performance was a solid 8/10; excellent, but not a masterclass.

 

[Spam On Rye]

Give it an 8. Dude's a savage.

 

[Sobek]

Thought it was great. I gave it my good ol' faithful rating of 8 lol

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Best Actor of the Night

 

[JangoMike]

I think he is a great actor, i love that film, however i dont really think he was "amazing" in it nor is it his best performance.

It was just good.

The real MVP of that Film is Wes Studi as Magua!

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

I think he is a great actor, i love that film, however i dont really think he was "amazing" in it nor is it his best performance.

It was just good.

The real MVP of that Film is Wes Studi as Magua!

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Yes Wes Studi was impeccable. Probably his best acting in his career.

 

[syct23]

Lewis played a white man perfectly..

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

Lewis played a white man perfectly..

Is it called 'White face'?

 

[syct23]

Is it called 'White face'?

It is now..

 

[Streeter]

Noone is better actor he hit hrs every film. But acting ability and likability are 2 different things . Other than a few I don't really like his movies . TWBB, GONY, AND ITNOTF i liked not much else.

 

[gspieler]

I think he is a great actor, i love that film, however i dont really think he was "amazing" in it nor is it his best performance.

It was just good.

The real MVP of that Film is Wes Studi as Magua!

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Dude was born to play that role. Its like he's not even acting, eg Lee Emery in Full Metal Jacket.

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

Bump for more votes.

 

[ChickenBrother]

Solid 7. He plays a cheesy generic action hero. The plot of the movie pretty much reflects his performance - that is to say, every other major character steals his thunder. He thinks he's cucked MAJ Heyward, but that dude owns him in the finale. He tries and fails to die for his woman but can't even get that right and his brother has to show him how it's done. Then his old as fuck dad is like "hold my beer, son" and single-handedly dethrones the biggest badass in the entire movie.

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

Solid 7. He plays a cheesy generic action hero. The plot of the movie pretty much reflects his performance - that is to say, every other major character steals his thunder. He thinks he's cucked MAJ Heyward, but that dude owns him in the finale. He tries and fails to die for his woman but can't even get that right and his brother has to show him how it's done. Then his old as fuck dad is like "hold my beer, son" and single-handedly dethrones the biggest badass in the entire movie.

Interesting take, thanks.