Pocahontas (G, 2000)

When I was younger I watched this movie and it was okay. There is some guns and shooting, and Pocahontas and John Smith kiss passionately. But I think the worst thing about this is how historical inaccurate it is. First of all, Pocahontas was actually trapped by the Europeans, they didn't just make peace. Also, Pocahontas was much younger than John Smith when they met, so there was no chance of romance. But since they changed it, it has better messages about getting along with people from different races. But it's not what really happened.

This movie was so historically inaccurate, it made my brain hurt. None of this happened. Pocahontas fell in love with (and married and had a son with, might I add) a man named John Rowe. Native American women did not run around in mini-skirts. James Smith was never in any actual danger. She was ELEVEN when she met him. I'll grant that it's a Disney movie, and Disney can't be trusted, but this is their worst. Stereotypes are loud and prominent, and the depiction of Powhatan's relationship with Pocahontas is way of mark. James Smith was a liar, only interested in money, fame, power, and not getting thrown in the Tower (which he periodically DID). He never really stayed in Jamestown, that wasn't the way he worked. The Native American's were facing disease and drought, revolution among their own ranks. You CAN make a romantic tragedy out of the story of Pocahontas, but her falling in love with James Smith is just adding insult to injury. Also, James Smith had NO IDEA what any of the Native American's were saying in their own language. This movie is proof that Disney needs to do more research before they make a historical movie. If they weren't trying to pass it off as Pocahontas and if the outfits were a bit more accurate, I MIGHT be willing to hand at least half of it to them.

It's very, very inaccurate, so you can throw education out the window. But it does show a kid-friendly view of the Native American genocide caused by the Europeans. Though, most is not shown, and the rivalries seem to cease by the end; but you still know they did not.

awesome story maybe violence but no blood its fun family anybody can watch it! so what if its not history right? you think kids wanna learn all there life? NO WAY!

This is one of my very favourite Disney films. It's a great movie for kids of all ages, despite the fact that there is some cartoon violence and a bit of racism from both the Native American tribe and the English settlers. Although it's historically inaccurate, it may inspire kids to learn about what the movie was based on-- the real Pocahontas, the real John Smith, the real Virginia Company, and so on. The music is amazing! All the songs in the movie are just great. I love the opening song, 'The Virginia Company'-- it just takes you back in time and gets you ready for a 1600s movie, you know? And 'Steady As The Beating Drum' and 'Mine, Mine, Mine' are wonderful songs as well. The lead character, Pocahontas, is strong and a good rolemodel for young girls. The movie carries a great message. It's definitely not to be missed.

Awesome film but historically inaccurate.

This is my favorite disney movie! It is so amazing! It kida of just says to enjoy the simple things in life.

I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is a great move.

Pocahontas makes an important historical figure look like little more than a magical forest woman. Parents, remember, when you show children historical films, make sure it is historically accurate.