Birmingham Evening Mail from Birmingham, West Midlands, England • 29

EVENING MAIL FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6 1992 29 Mnamwym 'l jam BY PATRIC WALKER TO THE RESCUE Daniel Day-Lewis flies inte actien as Hawkeye in The Lost of the Mohicans AFTER one mythical American hero in Christopher Columbus comes another namely Hawkeye in Last of the Mohicans (12) Adapted from James Fenemore Cooper's classic novel and directed by Miami Vice supremo Michael Mann it stars Daniel Day-Lewis giving a tremendous performance as the woodsman adventurer raised by Indians Set in 1757 during the English-French colonial battles it's not exactly faithful to Cooper's novel but entertaining Having rescued British General Munro's daughter Cora (Madeleine Stowe) from an Indian massacre Hawkeye escorts her sister Alice (Jodhi May) and a British officer to her fort only to find it besieged CAPRICORN (Dec 22 Jan 20) Instead of complaining criticis ing and carping partners and close companions should now give credit -W' where credit is due Feb 19) tit of your life STARLINK: 0839 525 132 AQUARIUS (Jan 21 The working pattern appears to be in a state of flux or up-'Jjr heaval at the moment but instead of thinking of yourself as the odd man out you should be looking for-T or fall-guy ward to all possibilities to prove your capabilities and worth STARUNC: 0839 525 133 PISCES (Feb 20 March 20)- Even though you were born under one of the most caring and self-sacrificing signs of the Zodiac there comes a moment when everyone has to lean on others for a while STARUNB: 0839 525 134 ARIES (March 21 April 20) Planetary activity at the mid-heaven point of your solar chart urges uaii Ia (nrnoi aKnui hurt nriHa oihar to forget about Subsequently he again saves them from Magua the renegade Huron seeking vengeance on the entire Munro dynasty Not nearly enough is made of adoptive Mohican father Chingachgook or his son Uncas (about whom the actually titled) but the battle scenes are well staged And in changing the novel's doomed relationship between Uncas and Cora to a smouldering passion between her and Hawkeye Mann hits the right crowd-pleasing romantic high note The Crying Game (18) could well be called The Best of Neil Jordan since the Irish director has gathered together everything that's worked in his more successful films Thus It travels from political thriller to a romantic redemptive love story a la Mona Lisa On-the-run IRA man Fergus (Stephen Rea) finds himself involved with Dil (Jaye Davidson) the lover of a dead squaddie hostage (Forest Whitaker) Except there are a couple of minor hiccups in the course of true love the arrival of two IRA colleagues with a do-or-die ultimatum and Dil's own dark secret revealed with a shock that will have your jaw dropping to your ankles Intensely controversial essentially about discovering and being true to your true nature After deranged nannie Rebecca De Mornay trying to usurp Annabella life in The Hand That Rocks The Cradle psychotic cop Ray Liotta tries to do the same to Kurt Russell in Unlawful Entry (18) He envies plush lifestyle and more importantly he envies his wife Madeleine Stowe (again!) and reckons her hubby's too much of a wimp to look after her Soon Russell's on the wrong end of everything from cancelled credit cards to a drugs bust climaxing in one of those he get there in time to save her?" races and a Fatal At -traction-style false ending designed to get audiences leaping from their seats Formula but fun FILMS BEAUTY AND THE BEAST I (U): One of the all-time great Disney cartoons unmissable I for all ages BEETHOVEN (U): Shaggy I dog story for animaMoving I families irtrk BITTER MOON (18): Roman I sexually-charged story of mental power games at sea is anything but plain I sailing BOOMERANG (15): Ump I Eddie Murphy comedy about a I Casanova executive BUFFY THE VAMPIRE vestite story KNIGHT topher grandmaster serial killer lore prevent long pawn THE MOHICANS Lewis this American A (PG): story about AT-A-GIWd invite you to a special you wise employers will you are not serious about taking up some kind of lucrative offer STARUNB: 0839 525 135 TAURUS (April 21 May 21)t The Full Moon on the 10th takes place in your own birth sign so ought to be on the threshold of some kind of a major change or up-r 7 heaval yC STARUNB: 0839 525 136 GEMINI (May 22 June 21) The a truth of the matter is that you are pA now having to accept the fact that partners or close companions haveb-gained the upper hand STARUNB: 0839 525 125 yC CANCER (June 22 July 23) -A During the past couple of weeks or so the Sun in Scorpio has forced you to play an unfamiliar role NowY the heat is off and it is time to strengthen emotional ties STARUNB: 0839 525 128 LEO (July 24 Aug 23) A Full ft Moon at the mid-heaven point ofy'L your solar chart oh the 10th is certain to bring career or professional matters a into sharp focus yC STARUNB: 0839 525 127 VIRGO (Aug 24 Sept 23) YouT appear to be on the warpath and astounding everyone in sight your direct and forceful approach Be warned that a Full Moon on the 10th denotes that both relatives and colleagues are about to retaliate yC STARUNB: 0839 525 128 LIBRA (Sept 24 Oct 23) Things are hotting up and could well boil over but eventually you should be grateful STARUNB: 0839 525 129 SCORPIO (Oct 24 Nov 22) -ir Since the Full Moon on the 10th takes place in your opposite sign ofA £r- ft FITTING WEEK Unconvincing love MOVES (18): Chris-1 Lambert as an obessive who could be a i Red herrings ga-1 it from being one LAST OF THEl (12): Daniel Day makes a great lead in I No 1 smash hit LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN Brilliant heartwarming a Second World War baseball league with Geena Davis and donna irititit LETHAL WEAPON 1 (18) 2 Starting Monday 9th Nov COFFEE will be served each morning from Monday to Friday during this event between 9 and 1 IJO am when own fitting expert will be here to measure your feet show you the new styles and answer your queries Taurus the you ARIANA AA fittings and sizes 2 to 9 in various colours I SLAYER (12 Terrible teen film Avoid it CALIFORNIA MAN (PG): De-I frosted caveman with Problem Child 2 mentality Awful I it CARRY ON COLUMBUS I (PG): A desperate attempt at reviving an old format lit THE CRYING GAME 1(18): Neil Mona Lisa Jordan returns to the themes of lover loyalty murder land seduction irititit I THE EXORCIST (18): Such big late night FriSat suc-Icess at the Odeon New Street now been running for 3 years! kkkk I 1492: CONQUEST OF PAR-I ADISE (15): Ridley overlong (150 minutes) but visually stunning epic easily the best of the three Columbus films I HELLRAISER (18 )HELL- RAISER II (18): Late night hor-ror double bill I HOUSESITTER (PG): Steve I Martin and Goldie Hawn team up for an inoffensively whole-some comedy I HUSBANDS AND WIVES 1(15): Woody Allen film made extra fascinating for the way it mirrors his real-life marriage I break-up ititit I JUST UKE A WOMAN (15): Juke Walters falls for a trans Our trailer servicing is recommended (It could prevent you from being served) THINK of Jamacia and most of us think of paradise Go there and the gulf between elusion and reality hits like a sledgehammer Last night (Channel 4 8pm) we saw thousands clinging precariously to life picking over the island's stinking garbage Tens of thousands more exist jam packed in squalor As The Black Bag documentary showed life in Kingston's ghetto also has to contend with the tragedy of drugs unemployment political corruption and an ever present fear of the violence of tribal gang warfare Who in his right mind would elect to live there? Richard Albert did a roly-poly Catholic priest who has been sweating it out bringing hope and sanity to forgotten poor CHRIS WATKINS Undetected faults caused by lack of proper servicing arc die major cause of breakdown or accidents mvohnng traders Faulty lights brakes and worn tyres being the most common And for boat traders the effects of sea-water only makes the problem worse So make sure you get your trader property sconced at tndespenston We only lit recognised luppker pens such asNTN (18) 3(15): Special Evening I Mail triple dose of Mel Gibson irkirk kkkk irk MY FATHER THE HERO I (PG): Comedy with Gerard De- pardieu as divorced graphic designer more interested in work than daughter PATRIOT GAMES (15): I Holes galore but Harrison Ford is back on form kkkk STRICTLY BALLROOM (PG): Flimsy Australian love story but the dancing makes it a real ballroom blitz kkkk UNFORGIVEN (15): Clint I Eastwood is back in the direc- chair and saddle for his latest brilliant cowboy epic THE film of the year kkkk UNLAWFUL ENTRY (18): I The Accused director Jonathan Kaplan returns with Ray Liotta in a fun formula thriller kkkk GRAHAM YOUNG! you are still not likely to experience much smooth sailing STARUNE: 0839 525 130 SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23 Dec 21) Af What are thought of as adverse or challenging aspects do not signify that -w tide of fortune has turned against They simply urge you to get youryW yi priorities right and endeavour to learn Af something of lasting value from current Jw emotional upsets yC STARUNB: 0839 525 131 yu IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Don't beat about the bush when dealing with part- nership personal or domestic issues Planetary aspects on your birthday sig-nify that decisive action must be taken Kf if you are to protect what is rightfully yours or what has been established yC over the years Startme by MAX DfiUMMONO cherped 36c wL per minute cheap rale ivf 48p pet minute It el other tune (including VAT) We make traders and trader pens so nobody is on a better position to advise It won't cost you a penny to heve your 021 561 5467 FULL WHAT ON GUIDE PAGE 40.