The New World

Though not exactly a huge blockbuster, The New World does have some redeeming attributes. First, the film locations are absolutely gorgeous. The plot may not be historically accurate in all accounts, but it does give a good overview of the history, with a Hollywood twist. The love story aspect of the film is intriguing, and I often found myself thinking back on Disney's Pocahontas, though this production far surpassed the cartoon. At times, the slow pace irritated me, but at the same time, it was also conducive to the mood of the story. It was just different to have such long "silent" moments in the film. Colin Farrell, Q'Orianka Kilcher, Christopher Plummer, Christian Bale, and August Schellenberg all play their parts very well. This film is rated PG-13.