Janie Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Is it accurate? Is it appropriate for middle schoolers? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina in WA Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I have seen it. Don't really remember what I thought of it. My advice, when in doubt, preview it first. Also here is a review site I like to go to when I am wonderful about a movie. Plugged In: The New World Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I watched it. Or rather, I started to watch it. I didn't actually finish it because I was bored to tears. And it's rare that I don't finish a movie that I started. I'm sure lots of people liked it, but it just wasn't my cup o tea. Lots of artsy film direction and camera angles, if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verena Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 My sentiments exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 The Colin Farrell movie? OK, this has got to be one of the worst movies I have seen in a long while, and I watch a very large number of them. BORING!! I will say, it's great for eye candy... you could turn the volume off and just look at the pretty people? For those who are concerned about sexual content, it's there. But with that silly music, it wasn't even sexy... just BORING. Off my movie review box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 it was kind of boring, not a lot of dialog and when there was some, it, at times, didn't make sense. Anyway, the costumes were great, the ships and sets were good, you could just look at that stuff. The Indian village was fun for my dc to see and they were surprised at how dirty things were in the English village since most pictures in the books make it look neat as a pin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverfront Headmistress Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I agree with all said. Absolutely the worst movie I have ever seen. I like "artsy" films, love historical movies, but this was awful. BORING! I don't remember how accurate it was, but I don't recall feeling like I learned a thing from this movie. VERY LITTLE DIALOG!! And yes, as the other poster said, it didn't always make sense when there was some. I can't imagine how a middle schooler would find this appealing or interesting. I seem to recall some sexual content, but can't remember. Check out the movie at http://www.pluggedinonline.org or screenit.com for appropriateness. One will give you a Christian perspective and the other will give you a very detailed, non-biased perspective of sex, violence, language and the like. I like to use these two in tandem when researching movies for my son. I get a full perspective that way. My bottom line advice would be to skip this movie for the kids (and don't waste the time for you either), and see what else your library has. Anything including the very inaccuarate Disney "Pocahontas" would be better than this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina in WA Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Wow, everyone's review... That is probably why I don't remember anything about the movie. LOL Too funny. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in MD Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I got this from the library one day last week. Dh and I watched about the first 15 minutes of it, then gave up. I watched it. Or rather, I started to watch it. I didn't actually finish it because I was bored to tears. And it's rare that I don't finish a movie that I started. I'm sure lots of people liked it, but it just wasn't my cup o tea. Lots of artsy film direction and camera angles, if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina in WA Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Educational movies I like to watch (and so do my kids) are the ones by Schlesinger Media (check out the ones that say "For Children"). They have one about the Native American Life, and Pocahontas in it. Check your libray to see if they have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I suffered through this movie as well. I would have turned it off sooner, but I had to see Christian Bale's performance. It was boring. I think I finished my ironing while watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I do not know about its accuracy, but I always check this site before my kids watch any movie. Here is the link for your movie: http://www.screenit.com/movies/2005/the_new_world.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 You could try to find these at your library: BBC Atlas of the Natural World. Western Hemisphere and Antarctica [Discs 1-2 of 6] [DVD] -- Land of the eagle is the story of how North America was discovered is told through the eyes of the Native Americans and the European newcomers. A magnificent ensemble of paintings, photographs, wildlife films, and Native Americans voicing the words of their ancestors. Pocahontas [VHS]: Her True Story / a Perpetual Motion Films production ; a presentation of Non Fiction Films Inc. A&E Network. -- Pocahontas, a Native American princess, ambassador, stateswoman, peacemaker, visionary, and friend. An intimate portrait of a remarkable young woman whose brief life left an indelible mark on a fledgling nation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 It's wonderful...if you suffer from insomnia...it will cure you right away! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Accurate? Well, they play fast and loose with actual history; I seriously doubt the idea of a romance between Pocahontas and J. Smith. But John Rolfe (what I get from his words that I've read, anyway) and his love for her? I think they captured that. The girl who played her did a wonderful job of capturing a sense of innocence and wonder. It's not a traditional movie; if you're expecting lots of action (and dialogue, lol), you might be disappointed. If you're open to a sort of visual poem (it was filmed near where we lived in VA; a *beautiful* place), then you might like it. My two pennies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooooom Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 And all my kids sat through it (13, 13 & 12). They are pretty patient (they sat through The Mikado at 6 & 5yrs). And I wouldn't say there was sexual content. It was implied, but not shown. I'm a picture person, I loved the scenes and the scenery. It was actually great without dialogue - I have one kid who likes to talk through the whole movie - it didn't matter at all here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristavws Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I absolutely love movies based upon historical events, but would only make my kids watch this movie......as a punishment ;) Krista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I doubt kids would have the interest or patience for this film. It is what I would term an "internal" film, as it has little dialogue, and what dialogue there it has is not for the purpose of plot (this is NOT a plot driven film), but for the purpose of creating a mood and uncovering the internal landscape of the characters. The way it is shot and edited truly gives the feel for seeing a New World, and the culture clash of two very different civilizations. Also don't know how accurate it is (though it is FAR more accurate than Disney's animated Pocahontas! ! ! (But then, that's true of *any* story Disney gets its hands on!) While New World is not everyone's cup of tea (neither is most poetry!), I just wanted to boldly go against the majority on this one. (lol) BEST of luck in deciding what to do about this one. Warmest regards, Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philothea Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 This movie would be considered cruel and unusual punishment if shown to inmates. One of my least favorite movies of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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