Last of the Dogmen (Ws)

Wow.

This wondrous tale of innocence lost and found again is something that I'll never get tired of. Sure, the narration by Wilfred Brimley may not have been necessary, but you know what? It certainly doesn't detract from the film, and the film is simply amazing in it's own right.

Tom Berenger and Barbara Hershey are a fantastic and I'm glad that I got a chance to see this film. I've now seen it three times, and I'm really hoping that it's released on DVD so I can purchase it.


One of my all time favorite movies   January 29, 2000
Addie04 (Los Angeles)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful

This movie is so wonderful! It has everything..beautiful scenery,great acting,and one of the most haunting soundtracks I've ever heard.It has a multifaceted story,but I believe my favorite aspect is about a lonely man who finally finds community with others.I can't recommend this movie enough,and I'm thrilled to finally have the DVD with all the special features.I am especially enjoying the director's commentary...I think this movie will be a classic.The DVD is as close as one can get to the theatrical version.Don't miss it !


I loved this movie!   December 11, 2002
skunktrain (So. California, USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

This movie just sort of snuck up on me. I was having a bad day, and it was on TV, so I thought I'd give it a chance. And it turned out to be *just* the thing to pick me up from my doldrums.

A very, VERY sweet movie that is interesting, gripping, has some mystery, romance, and is fine for the whole family. Highly recommended.

Beautiful scenery (I always love beautiful scenery) and two wonderful main characters. Tom Berenger is a grumpy, reclusive and rather shy tracker who get sucked into a very unusual quest -- to find a lost Native American Tribe. He is wonderful in his roll -- he does "grumpy but lovable" better than most other actors I can think of.

Barbara Hershey is fantastic too. Beautiful, brainy, capable, dedicated and a perfect compliment to Berenger's character. I really admired her in this film.

I won't reveal too much of the plot here, but it is a delightful film, and I highly recommend it. Maybe a little on the longish side, but I wouldn't have it any other way. One of my favorite movies to date.


Escape To The Oxbow   September 7, 2005
Tractor_Man (Maine)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

I really liked this movie. Tom Berenger is excellent as Lewis Gates, a modern day bounty hunter/tracker (I'm still bummed that USA Network cancelled 'Peacemakers') with a tortured past.

Berenger lives with his dog Zip in meager surroundings. He still mourns the loss of his wife in a drowning accident which Sheriff Deegan (Kurtwood Smith), who incidently is the girl's father, holds him responsible for but immediate needs require Berenger's skills as a tracker to retrieve 3 criminals who escaped into the Oxbow region of Montana only to be killed with what appears to be genuine Native American arrows of 100 years ago.

Berenger's quest, along with his trusty dog Zip, brings him in touch with Dr. Lillian Sloan (Barbara Hershey), an expert on Native American interests, and together (they fall in love, of course) they discover Native Americans who have lived for the last 100 years hidden from the rest of modern society.

The initial meeting and interaction with the tribe is tenuous as best but civility and respect prevails, and both sides are soon won over by the other.

When Yellow Wolf's (Steve Reevis) son gets sick, Berenger goes back into town to acquire the needed medicine. The resulting action of Sheriff Deegan and his posse chasing Berenger, and Berenger's desire to keep the posse from discovering the secret of the Oxbow is well filmed and enjoyable with an ending that is very satisfying.

The scenery is fantastic and the quality of sound on the DVD version is worth the price of admission alone.

This movie wanted me to 'go native' and embrace a simpler lifestyle - highly recommended.


Superior DVD   February 10, 2000
Jean Reed (Plano, Texas)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

I loved the movie, but I was also very impressed with the DVD. Far and above the best of my DVD collection. The special features, featurettes, director's cut, even a section with sketches of the authentic Native American costumes, give the movie goer an insight of the difficulties in producing a film like this. It even gives American viewers a chance to see it without the irritating voice over. Many thanks to HBO for producing this. Of course, not enough can be said for Tab Murphy's story and direction, or Tom Berenger's perfect Lewis Gates. A wonderful viewing experiance.