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The movie Quentin Tarantino has been avoiding watching since 1992: “I’m just not interested”
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Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has deliberately avoided watching Michael Mann's 1992 historical epic "The Last of the Mohicans" for over three decades, despite being an admirer of several of Mann's other films. Although the film received critical acclaim and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Sound, Tarantino has remained unmoved by personal recommendations and widespread praise, maintaining his position that the period drama holds no appeal for him.
Tarantino's refusal to watch the film stems from his conviction that Michael Mann's films only work effectively when set in the twentieth century—a belief rooted in his negative experience with Mann's earlier period piece "The Keep," which he dismissed as a "fucking fiasco." Despite having spoken glowingly of Mann's work on modern-day thrillers such as "Thief," "Heat," and "Collateral," and even reading Mann's interviews about "The Last of the Mohicans," Tarantino has chosen not to view the film, citing a lack of interest in the story rather than any fault with the production itself.
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In short
- Tarantino hasn't watched Mann's 1992 "The Last of the Mohicans" despite admiring Mann's other films
- He believes Mann's films only work in twentieth-century settings, based on his poor view of "The Keep"
- Critical acclaim and friends' recommendations have failed to persuade him to watch the historical drama
How this story developed
- 2 months ago Expanded coverage reveals further details of Quentin Tarantino's longstanding refusal to watch Michael Mann's 1992 historical epic *The Last of the Mohicans*, despite his admiration for several of Mann's other films.
- 2 months ago Quentin Tarantino says he has never watched Michael Mann’s 1992 film *The Last of the Mohicans*, despite admiring several of the director’s other films.
- 2 months ago Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has deliberately avoided watching Michael Mann's 1992 historical epic "The Last of the Mohicans" for over three decades, despite being an admirer of several of Mann's other films.
Explained simply
Quentin Tarantino is an American filmmaker who has expressed admiration for several films by director Michael Mann. However, Tarantino has deliberately avoided watching Mann's 1992 film "The Last of the Mohicans" for more than three decades. The film was critically well-received and earned an Academy Award nomination for sound, yet Tarantino has maintained his position of not watching it.
Tarantino's avoidance stems from his belief that Michael Mann's films work best when set in the twentieth century rather than in historical periods. This view developed after Tarantino had a negative experience with Mann's earlier period film "The Keep." Tarantino has spoken positively about Mann's films set in modern times, including "Heat," "Thief," and "Collateral."
The story illustrates how even filmmakers who admire another director's work may choose not to watch certain films based on personal creative judgments. It shows that a filmmaker's past experiences and beliefs about cinema can influence which of another director's projects they are willing to engage with.