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All parent reviews for Pocahontas
Average rating based on 7 parent reviews:
- 43% say there are positive messages
- 29% say violence is an issue
- 29% say there are positive role models
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This movie is rated G but I don't see how. It has a tremendous amount of violence and fighting, which is really the main plot of the movie. The British want to "kill" the "savages" (american indians)and this concept is discussed and attempted throughout most of the movie. There isn't much more plot than the fighting, except that John Smith and Pocahontas fall in love and make out. If you show this movie to your child be prepared to discuss shotguns (many shots are taken), death, drowing, and what the word savage means (mentioned dozens of times)
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Inaccurate in the details, but right-on in general!
Love this movie. Yes, the details are inaccurate, but it does depict the white man's racism and pillaging of the Native American people and land. It's done in a way that is age appropriate for children and also introduces the idea that spirit is everywhere, including nature. Beautiful message and wonderful heroine.
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Kind of average, really
Ah yes, we all remember the Disney Renaissance as the best time for Disney films. However, there were two particular films that, at least in my eyes, came across as just okay, Hercules and this one. However, what I feel makes this a tad better than Hercules is that it not only takes itself more seriously but the characters aren't quite as bland. That said, though, it's nothing special. The best things about the film are the animations and the songs. Menken has never failed to impress me, and this soundtrack is no exception. It's simply beautiful to listen to. The animations are also spectacular, looking very much like a painting and demonstrating many great tactics. That said, though, it annoys me how John Smith is the only character who really develops despite Pocahontas being the title character and how the chemistry between the two lovers is almost non-existent. Seriously, I felt a friendship between the two, but no love. It also doesn't help that Mel Gibson didn't seem to be trying his best this time around. All in all, an okay film but nothing special.
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Awesome music, awesome animation, awesome movie!
This is a Disney movie. Therefore:
- the lead female character is beautiful and falls in love
- there is a "bad guy"
- there is cartoon violence and fighting
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-amazing songs
-amazing animation
-good story
-a good message at the end
-thing turn out all happy in the end
Every child should be able to watch Disney movies. There is nothing wrong with this one.
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Pocahontas rocks!
I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is a great move.
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Too violent!
Yes, I know it was a violent time but this is a kid's movie, for goodness sake! It would have been sufficient to show 30 seconds of fighting and then move on but no, Disney has to go on and on. I'm sure the fight scenes were only a couple of minutes long but that was long enough for me to turn it off. Definately not for the under 8s and questionable even for older ones.
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DUDES HAVE HEARD OF ARTISIC LICENESE?
DUDES HAVE YOU GUYS HEARD OF ARTISTIC LICENSE? That is what happening. The animators KNEW the real facts. But they took an artistic license with the story. Oh and for another thing this movie WAS NOT for the kinder gardeners. I love this movie
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