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It's a VERY cute movie. My daughter and I enjoy watching it. I saw it when it first came out. Technology has come SO far since then, but of course, a child wouldn't know the difference.
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Such a beautiful and powerful film! Deeper than some of the lighter "Princess based" disney films, this story scores on many levels. Powerful music, and a love story between English adventurer John Smith (voiced by Mel Gibson before he went crazy) and Pocahontus herself. Star crossed lovers. Gorgeous landscaps this is a powerful film showing what is different is not necessarily bad. While not historically accurate (um this seems like the Indians won???) this is a beautiful film!
I never had an interest in watching this movie. It wasn't until I heard "Colors of the Wind" on the Disney Princess Collection CD that I decided to watch it with my three year old. My daughter enjoyed the movie, but I loved it even more. The music is beautiful, and Judy Kuhn's voice is amazing. Mel Gibson also sings a song with Kuhn, "If I Never Knew You" and I thought his voice was pretty amazing too. This movie strays from some of the historical facts/legends of the real Pocahontas, but who cares. Most of us would probably be bored and depressed if the true story of Pocahontas was told in this movie. This is a beautiful love story of two people from two-different worlds who meet under unfortunate circumstances. And the ending isn't predictable like all the other Disney happily-ever-after movies which makes this movie even more heart-felt and intriguing. I also felt Disney did a wonderful job in sending a message to our children about respecting the land that we have been blessed with. Although some see the portrayal of the greedy settlers as racism (which really it was only one governor in the story who was greedy), I saw it as a lesson for us not to take nature and our surroundings for granted. The animals in the movie were cute and entertaining for the youngsters; but the story itself is for adults and was beautifully told in a Disney kind-of-magical-way. And for those who are thinking of buying Pocahontas 2: Journey to A New World... I enjoyed Pocahontas 2: Journey to A New World. Although it got a lot of bad reviews, I thought it was worth adding to my Disney collection. You get most of the original characters (minus Mel Gibson as John Smith), and Judy Kuhn again sings beautifully in the movie. I think a lot of people are disappointed with the ending, which historically is the path that Pocahontas does choose....I don't want to spoil it for those who haven't seen it. Needless to say, it doesn't quite measure up to the original Pocahontas but I thought it was interesting to find out what happens to Pocahontas and John Smith. Younger children will absolutely love part 2 because the story involves Meeko and Percy quite a bit, and they are pretty quirky!Read full review
It has lots of star power, Mel Gibson, Christian Bale, Linda Hunt, Russell Means. It was well commended, Russell Means felt the Native Americans were finally truthfully represented. The music was amazing. The Colors of the Wind won Academy Award, as did film for Best Musical or Comedy Score Mel Gibson has beautiful song, that got cut from theater version because true love declaration inconsistent with sequel plot Plot is cartoonish, but it is a cartoon. Doesn't claim to be historically accurate, Pocahontas was somewhere between 10 & 14 yrs old, not a young woman, heroic act of shielding John Smith was first time she saw him, cartoon has them courting for some time. But it is a really beautiful, fun movie. My 9 yr old grandson was watching his own DVD,saw over my shoulder but got engrossed & demanded I get him Pocahontas II tomorrow but he found it on NetflixRead full review
Disney has done it again. This is a wonderful film about friendship, love and making the right decisions. As with all Disney films it is one that the kids can watch over and over and not get bored with it. There are a few characters that add some humor to the film as well. As far as the music score, it is excellent! One of the best soundtracks of any of the Disney films. If you are thinking about buying this movie, do it, you will not be disappointed!
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