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Pocahontas (1995) (Disney) [VHS]

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4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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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

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Captain John Smith arrives with a boatload of English settlers in New England - alarming the local Indian tribe. On meeting the chief's daughter, Pocahontas, the two begin an emotional journey which tests her loyalty and shapes the future of two nations...

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Underrated classic, 5 May 2004
This review is from: Pocahontas [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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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully crafted and magical romance/ animation., 11 Jul 2000
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This film has some of the most lovable and memorable songs, characters and truely wonderful moments that I have ever wittnessed. One of my favourite Disney films it has everything that you could ever wish in one film. Mel Gibson plays John Smith, the heroic English settler who has his eyes opened to a new way of life by the Indian Princess Pocahontas. Every sort of song enters into this film in some form or another with the main ones of " Just around the Riverbend" and " Colours of the wind" stealing the show. However I would warn some as the plot is based around a real historical character and those who know the true story may not appriciate this animated interpretation. I do however firmly believe that if you watch this film with an open mind and heart you too will learn to "paint with all the colours of the wind!"
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9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Disney Fun, 29 Dec 2002
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This review is from: Pocahontas [DVD] [1995] (DVD)
It's always somewhat amusing when people froth and spit and moan about the liberties with the 'truth' that viewers and critics make mention of when reviewing adaptations of historical or literary works. The liberties with the plot taken with The Two Towers for example are already a source of much bile and venom.

Such it is with Pocahontas, and for no real justfiable reason... if you're looking to learn the history of Pocahontas, go watch a documentary. If you are upset about the fact your children don't know the real story, then get them a book and stop using Disney as a source of education rather than entertainment.

But I digress...

Pocahontas is an excellent Disney movie. Perhaps not quite up to the stellar qualities of Alladin and Beauty and the Beast, it is nonetheless a fantastic and enjoyable movie. It ventures pretty far from the historical truth of the inspirational historical events, but don't let that disaude you in the least... it has everything that a Disney movie should have.

The songs are up to the usual high quality, with 'colours of the wind' being a particularly lovely ballad about the western perception of 'savage' and 'backwards' cultures. Perhaps a little excessively 'politically correct' in some parts, the score nonetheless is as magical as in any other movie.

So, if you're looking for a wonderful movie to enthrall, delight and entertain you can't go much wrong with Pocahontas. If you're looking for a documentary that explains the eco-geopolitical ramifications of the western colonisation of America, then go get a documentary (or a life).

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3.0 out of 5 stars Failed historical lesson but has its redeeming points
With Pocahontas as an ancestor, I saw this movie in grade school and then followed it up with mountains of reading and research when it first came out. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars a childhood memory
I remember watching this in the cinema, and i loved it, so much so that i had to drag my mum then next weekend to the cinema again! Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Hey Nonny Nonny!
Buy this for the music, The original score by Alan Menken is his best score and his songs are superb. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2003 by willz15

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Disney's Best
A lot of rubbish has been talked about this film by critics, but why they attack it so remains a mystery. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2001 by M. D. Smart

5.0 out of 5 stars Sheer brilliance
The film is a beautiful tale with captivating music and art which should shine through with brilliance on the DVD. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Pocahontas is wonderful movie
The movie is about two people. Indian princess Pocahontas and english captain John Smith come from two different worlds and they fall in love. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2000

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