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The lowest point in Disney's opportunistic revisionism of source stories for its animated features in the 1990s, Pocahontas presents the title character (voiced by Irene Bedard) as a voluptuous Indian babe who falls for the British plunderer Captain John Smith (Mel Gibson). Half-baked if trendy paganism abounds in the film's depiction of nature as possessing consciousness (though talking trees certainly aren't new to cartoons). But the dubious legitimacy of the film's premise and characterisations calls everything into question. The songs by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz--while Oscar-winning--fall short of the standard Menken achieved in superior Disney predecessors including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. --Tom Keogh
Special Features
1.66 Wide Screen
DVD 9
Greek
Hebrew
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English Greek
Dolby Digital 2.0 Hebrew
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital 2.0
Making Of Pocahontas
Character Design
Abandoned Concepts And Deleted Scenes
The Music Of Pocahontas
Colours Of The Wind Multi Language Recording
English\Greek\Hebrew
DVD 9
Greek
Hebrew
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English Greek
Dolby Digital 2.0 Hebrew
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital 2.0
Making Of Pocahontas
Character Design
Abandoned Concepts And Deleted Scenes
The Music Of Pocahontas
Colours Of The Wind Multi Language Recording
English\Greek\Hebrew
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Disney film ever made (well in my opinion anyway),
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This review is from: Pocahontas (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] (DVD)
Ever since I first saw Pocahontas when it first came out, I knew that Disney were onto a winner. Yes,I admit it's not historically accurate but it's only a Disney film designed for a bit of fun! The songs however,are the making of this film with highlights including the beautiful 'Colours of the Wind' and the very catchy 'Just around the River Bend'. If you have young children (or you just fancy a enjoyable watch yourself!), this film is a must buy. A lot of animated films may date with time but Pocahontas certainly won't! Top stuff.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Magical & innovative Walt Disney love story,
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This review is from: Pocahontas (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] (DVD)
I really enjoyed this production from Walt Disney. It is unique for Walt Disney in that the animation is based on a real person and story. The love that Pocahontas and John Smith have for each other is enough to bridge their different cultures.
The animation and the musical composition are of a very high calibre, with the 'Colours of the Wind' song being especially stirring. I also like 'If I never knew you' which, is a restored song in this Special Edition dvd. Furthermore, the voice acting is commendable throughout. The lovely Irene Bedard provides the voice talent for Pocahontas and big name actor Mel Gibson voices John Smith. The movie is also especially funny in places with the animal characters of Meeko, Flit & Percy providing much of the humour. Wiggins is an interesting side character also worthy of note. The movie ending is particularly powerful with Pocahontas casting herself over the prostrate John Smith to prevent her father from felling the love of her life. This dvd is crammed with special features that enhance your enjoyment of the main movie: an audio commentary, a veritable library of still images and fascinating featurettes amongst other things. To conclude, a refreshing, uplifting animation that is enjoyable for all age ranges and a visual rendition that merits maximum marks.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Underrated classic,
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This review is from: Pocahontas [Special Edition] [VHS] [1995] (VHS Tape)
Pocahontas is a sweeping spectacle of a film, which desreves greater recognition than it has recieved thus far. Inevitably, coming hot off the heels of The Lion King, Pocahontas was never going to match its success, but that doesnt make it any less enjoyable. It is the first Disney animated feature to be based on historical events, and perhaps this shines through as the film is perhaps more serious than other Disney fare. The stroy deals with Captain John Smith, who, along with a group of sailors heads to America in search of gold. However, whilst there he meets Pocahontas and the two characters are let into eachothers worlds. Things become complicated however, when Pocahontas' father and General Radcliffe (head of the mission to the 'New World') prepare to wage a war against each other due to their hatred and discriminations of the other's race. Naturally Pocahontas and John Smith fall in love, though the usual happy ending is traded in for something much more effective. Comedy comes in the form of sidekick pals Meeko the meerkat and Flit the humming bird, and the magical element of the movie is portrayed in the form of Grandmother Willow, the advice-giving tree. Accompanied with rich animation, beautiful music and real heart, this is an essential buy for any Disney fan.
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