Pocahontas
Pocahontas

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Pocahontas

1995
Movie
81 min
English

Pocahontas, daughter of a Native American tribe chief, falls in love with an English soldier as colonists invade 17th century Virginia.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users84%
Director: Mike Gabriel, Eric GoldbergGenres: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, History, Music, Romance

Plot Summary

The film tells a romanticized version of the story of the Native American princess Pocahontas and her encounter with English settlers John Smith and John Rolfe. It follows Pocahontas as she defies her father's wishes and falls in love with the adventurous Captain John Smith, navigating the growing conflict between her people and the newcomers.

Critical Reception

Pocahontas received a mixed reception from critics. While its animation, music, and voice acting were generally praised, many critics found the historical inaccuracies and the departure from the actual Pocahontas story to be problematic. Audiences were somewhat divided, with some appreciating the visual spectacle and songs, while others criticized its deviation from historical events.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning animation and memorable musical numbers.

  • Criticized for its significant historical inaccuracies and romanticized portrayal of events.

  • The narrative was found by some to be overly simplistic and lacking the depth of previous Disney classics.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciate the film's beautiful animation, catchy songs, and the themes of love and understanding it presents. However, some users express disappointment with the significant historical liberties taken, finding the story to be a highly fictionalized account rather than an accurate portrayal.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Academy Awards, winning one for Best Original Song (Colors of the Wind). Also nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song.

Fun Fact

The song 'Colors of the Wind' won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, making it the first Disney song from a non-musical animated film to win the award.

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3 reviews
CinemaSerf

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 the...

Andre Gonzales

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.

r96sk

r96sk

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 an...