Irene Bedard

Mel Gibson

David Ogden Stiers

John Kassir

Christian Bale

Judy Kuhn

Billy Connolly

Frank Welker

Russell Means

Linda Hunt

Danny Mann

Joe Baker

Michelle St. John

James Apaumut Fall

Gordon Tootoosis

Jim Cummings

Charlie Adler

Debi Derryberry

Phil Proctor

Mike Gabriel

James Pentecost

Alan Menken

Eric Goldberg

H. Lee Peterson

Andreas Deja

Chris Buck

Pat Sito

Thomas Baker

James Baker

Anthony DeRosa

Tim Allen

Trevor Tamboline

Brice Mallier

Larry White

John Huey

Brendan Harris

Rick Moore

Dan Lund

David 'Joey' Mildenberger

Craig R. Maras

Randy Sanchez

Maria Gonzalez

Marlon West

Peter J. Deluca

Dave Kupczyk

Rob Bekuhrs

Chris Montan

John Pomeroy

Ruben A. Aquino

Robert E. Stanton

Jeff Dutton

Karen Margiotta

Rasoul Azadani

Glen Keane

Ruth Lambert

David Friedman

Stephen Schwartz

Danny Troob

Duncan Marjoribanks

Jeff Dickson

Geraldine Keams

Heather Jane MacDonald-Smith

Traci Tolman Mars

Brian Chavanne

Cristy Maltese

Ken Duncan

Baker Bloodworth

Michael Giaimo

Tom Sito

Nik Ranieri

David Pruiksma

Michael Cedeno

Kathleen Bennett

Sara Duran

Deborah Edell Underwood

T. Daniel Hofstedt

Dave Tidgwell

Don Paul

Mark A. Hester

Larry Kemp

Lon Bender

James Melton

Hanay Geiogamah

Aaron Blaise

Dave Bossert

Philip LaZebnik

Susannah Grant

Carl Binder

Joe Grant

Bruce Morris

Ralph Zondag

Francis Glebas

Rob Gibbs

Ed Gombert

Burny Mattinson

Kaan Kalyon

Todd Kurosawa

Pocahontas Collection

Adventure

Animation

Family

Romance

Pocahontas

Walt Disney Pictures

Walt Disney Feature Animation

United States of America

English

princess

culture clash

villain

colony

forbidden love

musical

gold rush

native american

colonisation

virginia

star crossed lovers

intercultural relationship

based on myths, legends or folklore

17th century

shamanism

animal sidekick

Good offering from Disney.

<em>'Pocahontas'</em> is an enjoyable flick from 1995. The animation is lovely, while the voice cast each do fine jobs. The premise raises noteworthy thoughts regarding British colonisation. It isn't perfect and isn't in-depth by any means, but I like what the film takes on.

Irene Bedard does well in the lead role, while the seemingly ever topical Mel Gibson supports ably. It's also interesting to hear a young Christian Bale involved as Thomas. Billy Connolly appears too, though only minorly.

The animation and music are the key parts to this. The songs aren't massively memorable but are catchy, the score is solid throughout but really comes up big at the end. Most of the humour, mainly with the animals, is fun too.

Overall, it's a production worth watching.

Andre Gonzales

Never really got into this movie. It's ok but I don't think it's as good as everyone gives it credit for.

CinemaSerf

A gentle telling of the tale of early British settlers arriving in Virginia in the 17th century. Seeking gold, they found the indigenous population and pretty much set out to annihilate and/or enslave them. Pocahontas is curious to meet these white visitors and Capt. John Smith keen to reciprocate with both keen to prevent bloodshed and promote conversation and understanding between them. On the face of it, it is just an animated love story. Those looking for historical accuracy ought to look elsewhere; this is a vehicle of some good (not great) animation that touches on Native American traditions and beliefs ("The Willow Tree" - voiced by Linda Hunt - being quite a poignant example) and for Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz's Oscar winning, if dreadfully sentimental songs. It is perfectly watchable, and perfectly forgettable in equal measure.

Pocahontas( 1995)

An American legend comes to life.

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A review by r96sk

Written by r96sk on Thu Jun 25 2020

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