Wes as Magua made Last of the Mohicans unforgettable. He didn't play a monster, but a man broken and twisted by suffering into a demon of pure hate and vengeance. He put such subtlety into his performance, and that's what made him truly terrifying. For example, the way he delivers his final words to Greyhair before ripping his heart out sounds like a rehearsed and practiced speech, like a man who *knew* what he would say at that precise moment. He didn't grandly enunciate the words in a Shakespearean manner, but stated them with clarity and simplicity, making sure his enemy understood. It's the little things that make a performance great.
Agreed.. And he even did it as if someone had practiced it countless times over the years and when the time finally came it's just kind of came out... how it came out. The man is talented.
What got me was at the end when the little sister was about to jump off the cliff and, after everything, he tried to stop her. I feel like that scene summed up the whole movie
So underrated, I struggle to find a movie of his where his acting isn't on point. This man proudly represents the Native Americans. Well done Wes..... Wow over 1 thousand likes. A first for me Thank you all a million times x
@@timeandspace_3.142 Raul Julia. The dude did his role for his kids, in participation with his kids, while dealing on/off with stomach cancer. He's legend. So... One of two good performances in Street Fighter.
Underrated, unappreciated actor. He one of best actors ever and he needs a star on Hollywood walk a fame, his handprints immortalized and he needs an Oscar.
I actually talked with Wes on the phone when i was in college in Boulder. He was in support of the Native American club there and I happened to be in the office when he called. Great well spoken man.
I don’t recall seeing Wes Studi playing any character that I didn’t like. He’s underrated and under worked. The scene in which Magua is killed in the ending of Last Of The Mohicans, left me sitting on the edge of the sofa with my jaw dropped.
What a grounded actor, he must be one of the best supporting actors of his time. There’s more to him than meets the eye and he is certainly not typecast.
This man feels like a close relative. His energy feels familiar in a way like he has been with me my whole life. American treasure for sure and genuine good human.
Not really that curious if you think about it. His acting is authentic and he’s been in so much throughout my life, he feels like an old friend or relative that you just love.
One of THE GREATEST character actors of our time. Many of his roles appeared "small" but ALL of his roles were glue that held the story together. It seems like Mr Studi is a man who is grateful to be a part of some of the greatest movies of our time and proud to represent a marginalized Native society. 🎬🎥👏
Wes Studi is the voice, and face, of the Native American Nation, and Indigenous Culture. He's an amazing actor, and an amazing human being. Love you Wes! I love seeing his face on the silver screen. He is an awesome man!
The LOTM movie in my opinion was actually better than the JF Cooper book as it did away with the awkward stilted language and turned the 2 dimentional characters into real people. Magua was terrifying but also his terrible losses had made his actions understandable. Magua was tragic because he had lost the last shred of humanity. One of the greatest movie villains of all time. (Actually Magua was worse in the book as it was Cora not Alice who died and that is because Cora defied Magua and he cold bloodedly stabbed her to death after killing Uncas.
When I was 5 years old I saw this man cut a man’s heart out of his chest. In theory this man terrifies me so watching him in this light is the free therapy I needed.
@@randyjax09 he did relate a story while making that film that he was in a hotel elevator and a woman refused to ride with him. Perplexed, he looked at his reflection and remembered that he had his mowhawk🤣🤣🤣
Glad Wes is getting more recognition as a great actor! Geronimo is one of my all time favorites. His performances are so realistic and just draws you into a scene/film. Seems like a truly humble person. ✌️
I could listen to this man talk all day. Seriously, whether he's acting in a movie, or just sitting in front of a camera recanting how things went, this man is a great storyteller. Love him!
He played the character of Magua so we'll, that I hated him when he killed Uncas. He acted incradibly well, he is a great actor. I felt so tense in that movie and believe me, all the way through. One scene I particular like was when the English soldiers were let go by the French after they gave up the fort and went thru a large forest path way clearing and then were attacked by Magua. That scene was felt so real, that I felt been there fighting the indians. I believe that The last of the Mohicans was one of many great movies I watched in my entire life. I was so much intense watching the movie, that even at the end I felt sad that it ended. I wanted for day's after I watched it, to have lived that life, eventhough it must of been a rough life.
The funny thing about Day-Lewis is that he’s always in character so I’m imagining him in Last of the Mohicans mode signing an autograph in his left foot character
Really enjoyed this. Wes Studi’s Magua left a mark on my as a kid, and that voice I can recognize no matter if I’m watching the TV or not, if it’s an animation (or an Avatar CG scene). He’s such a fantastic actor and, in seeing this interview, seems like a wonderful character in person as well!
Wes Studi was my grandpa’s roommate at Chilocco Indian School. The stories were that they were bunk mates and they had to talk to each other in Cherokee in secrecy…I didn’t believe until I saw their yearbook and saw both my grandfather and Wes in the same class.
Last of the Mohicans is in my top 5. I can watch that movie over and over. He played that Magua character so well, I was so happy when he got killed in the end.
I met this guy at the airport in Albuquerque 10 years ago I was surprised at how nice he was totally different than his character in “Dances with Wolves” and “Last of the Mohicans” 😆
Amazing interview. Wes Studi is forever one of my favorite actors. Watch how he talks with his hands. He says what he wants to say with his hands before he speaks it. My grandpa did the same thing.
As a Native American i love, respect and adore the big bill representation he’s contributed to the industry. Looking forward to seeing him in Reservation Dogs!
Wes Studi has been one of my favorite actors. Through his characters, i would do research after films and look into the the people he would play and represent and learn history that is seldom taught today. I respect Wes Studi like no other.
I loved him in Last of the Mohicans! Magua was one of my favorite characters in movies around that time. He was awesome! That movie and his role was super inspiring
I loved him in Hostiles, every role really of his I have seen. A warm and gentle hearted soul. I hope he continues to get great parts in his career so we can get more of him. The autograph story with Daniel Day Lewis was pretty cool. I still haven’t seen that film, I will seek it out and rewatch all of his. I completely forgot or was unaware really he played the chieftain in Avatar. Thanks
My favorite Wes Studi character is "Joe Leaphorn" which i believe to be the character which gave him the most dignity. i saw him with Adam Beach ("Jim Chee") and (Joe's wife) Sheila Tousey and the great Jimmy Herman in the made for tv movie "Coyote Waits" (2003). "Skinwalkers" and "A Thief Of Time" were also great! Now they've done a remake of this great tv show but i always remember the original.
6:38 I laughed so hard at Wes Studi saying ‘that’s funny’! First time I am watching this fine actor of native American descent and I agree completely with the comments made by others that he’s truly deserving of much more awards and accolades. In fact, he’s a great example of native people everywhere who are tragically under appreciated.
As a guy who's learning game development, the comment about his Street Fighter character throwing a "box" is really interesting and funny to me. He saw the projectile collision placeholder before the final fireball projectile sprite was added to the game. This is the 'box' he's talking about. Very cool.
Loved him in Mystery Men. As a young native boy it was important to see a Native man acting in roles that weren’t “Indian”. In mystery men, he wasn’t “an Indian” he was THE SPHINX
I've always admired Wes Studi, not only because he's in a lot of my favorite old-school movies, or the fact my granddad is Choctaw (pure native American), but I'm a gamer, and the fact that he did mo-cap way back in the day for one of the Street Fighter games; and they had to captured it in reverse is astounding!! Considering he also did mo-cap for Avatar YEARS later - he's a definitely underated as an actor! @11:26
I always liked his speech cadense he speaks with unique speech pattern and when he is joking with his Yoda like speek in mystery men I laughed so hard . Well done sir love that guy .
I watched both Last of the Mohicans and Dances with Wolves when I was about 6 and Wes Studi terrified me. I was sure that the Indians were going to get me.
@@MelancoliaI Exactly I am so pissed that these two men are not given the full accolades and screen appearances & also Michael Greyeyes . I am hoping they will be in House of Dragons and Grindlewald and more of Fantastic Beasts.
Exactly. But that role was simple, a warrior unleashed to kill as many of the greatest enemy of his tribe. He did not have to bend, to compromise to try to live with oppressors.
Mr Studi's portrayal of Magua, and the way the film describes his motivation to destroy "The Grayhair"... One of the best revenge stories of all... Woven into the lives of Chingachgook, Uncas and Nathional... The best movie ever made portraying times in the colonies during The French and Indian Wars...
@@johnratican3824 I thought that part of the script was to extreme. Had they had any idea how great that movie would be - they would have left it open for a sequel.
That last nine minutes (Last of The Mohicans) no script talking .just every emotional experience perfectly acted carried by an epic landscape driven by a stunning soundtrack
Learning he was in Vietnam and around the same age as my father who is also Native American it's such a contrast. My dad carried/carries that war hard with him to this day. If anyone wants to see more of Wes' comedic chops, if you haven't seen Reservation Dogs he appears in a couple episodes and he's pretty funny.
