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Pocahontas [A Disney Masterpiece] 
Studio : Walt Disney
by Walt Disney
Publisher : Walt Disney
Released : 1995-06-23
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
EAN : 9780788803741
UPC : 786936574135
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 178 reviews)
Our Price : $1.85
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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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My Daughter Loves It. |
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We had a video of Pocahontas, but needed/wanted a DVD. Since we got it in the mail she won't stop playing it. She's two yrs old and tries her best to sing along with all of the songs. Thank you for a great product. |
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Good enough |
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I really expected more but it was good enough.Your money is really good used in it.The movie is amazing and a classic. |
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Great movie |
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I loved this movie! I know it is not historically accurate, but it is visually stunning and an unforgettable love story. |
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Not Historically Accurate |
I bought this movie for my daughter who is 2. My daughter likes it, but like The Little Mermaid and Cinderella she prefers.
The story is good and about following your heart, peace, and nature, but it's entirely inaccurate. The Algonquian Indians that were native to Virginia during that time placed women as the chiefs. This means that Pocahontas would have been the Queen (she was). Her father would have just been a hunter/soldier (he was). Pocahontas was the Queen of her tribe during John Smith's visit. I was very disappointed that Disney did a poor job of using sustainable historical details. I think the story would have been better if Pocahontas was the Priestess.
Also, the land that John Smith landed on was not mountainous. I'm from Virigina/DC and it's flat land from the Chesapeake Bay for some 90 miles West until you reach the Blue Ridge Mountains. |
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Wonderful !!! |
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The was a great choice to purchase. My 16 year old loves it still and I purchased it for my 4 and 5 year old. A real classic. |
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