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DVD Pocahontas (10th Anniversary Edition)
Disney's take on this historical confrontation between European settlers and Native Americans follows the paths of two future lovers. One is British adventurer John Smith, who travels the Atlantic with the Virginia Company to establish Jamestown. On the shore is Pocahontas, a typical Disney heroine: bright, beautiful, mischievous, and motherless. The two meet in the untamed wilds of America (the first meeting is quite divine), fall in love, and try to ward off the warring factions. It's Disney's version of a Native American West Side Story. Two Disney trademarks do not quite muster up: the villain isn't hissable and the score's only high point is the Oscar-winning "Colors of the Wind." Calling it "historical" is a stretch, but Disney created a very natural look at the two cultures. The Native American characters are handled especially well, and kids should be intrigued by their world; the movie is a far different lesson from the one their parents and grandparents learned. Disney has discovered a few things, though: you don't have to kill to solve your problems, and you can end the film without a happily-ever-after, illustrated by a touching final visual. (Ages 5 and older) --Doug Thomas
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Pocahontas (Disney Gold Classic Collection)
Pocahontas (Disney Gold Classic Collection)~ Irene Bedard is not even close to being a historically accurate movie. Then again this is a great animated classic created by the amazing minds working for Disney. The music is amazing, the songs are a bit sappy and laden with way to much emotions at times but that is the Disney trademark after all. The animation is some of the best in the business and Mel Gibson does a bang up job doing the voice for John Smith. The message of the movie is good for children as it teaches tolerance and this is very important in todays multicultural society. I would definitely give this 5 stars since it is one of the best animated created in quite a while!
"flowers & trees" had a stronger plot line
silly and insipid, and as grand as the resurrected animation department at disney was from "little mermaid" thru "aladdin" and "lion King" and "beauty & the beast", crud like this only reminded one of the era od "the black cauldron".
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I grew up with Walt Disney movies (now in DVD) and I am still a fan.
The story content and quality of production is the Best. Even selecting
the right voice for each character. At 65 I can still enjoy them with my grandchildren (and for myself, too).
Pocahontas is a legend in it's self. Bringing two different cultures together in harmony and emphasizing the love of nature.
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