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Pocahontas | 
 enlarge | Directors: Mike Gabriel, Eric Goldberg
Actors: Irene Bedard, Judy Kuhn, Mel Gibson, David Ogden Stiers, John Kassir
Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
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Rating:  200 reviews
Format: Color, Hifi Sound, Ntsc
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 81 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.3 x 1.3
ISBN: 0788803743
UPC: 786936574135
EAN: 9780788803741
Theatrical Release Date: June 23, 1995
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
This is the original Walt Disney Pocahontas movie!
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Disney's take on this historical confrontation between European settlers and Native Americans follows the paths of two future lovers. One is British adventurer John Smith, who travels the Atlantic with the Virginia Company to establish Jamestown. On the shore is Pocahontas, a typical Disney heroine: bright, beautiful, mischievous, and motherless. The two meet in the untamed wilds of America (the first meeting is quite divine), fall in love, and try to ward off the warring factions. It's Disney's version of a Native American West Side Story. Two Disney trademarks do not quite muster up: the villain isn't hissable and the score's only high point is the Oscar-winning "Colors of the Wind." Calling it "historical" is a stretch, but Disney created a very natural look at the two cultures. The Native American characters are handled especially well, and kids should be intrigued by their world; the movie is a far different lesson from the one their parents and grandparents learned. Disney has discovered a few things, though: you don't have to kill to solve your problems, and you can end the film without a happily-ever-after, illustrated by a touching final visual. (Ages 5 and older) --Doug Thomas
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 Not your typical Disney film May 28, 2010
Basbleu (Abilene, TX USA)
After watching the old vhs version of Pocahontas for the first time yesterday, I was somewhat ambivalent about the film. Reading the reviews, however, I realize that Pocahontas has done something remarkable, especially for a "cartoon": it has made Americans discuss serious aspects of our history with each other. I can remember the excitement when Pocahontas came out, that Disney had finally created a non-white heroine. I think we can still feel the ripples of that excitement today, as we talk about the difference between history and legend, who the Native Americans were and are, and the implications of these questions for people living today.
As for historical accuracy, a person would have to be confused to go to a Disney movie thinking they would see "history" on the screen. Pocahontas is a legend, and Disney has, as usual, created its own version of that legend. On the surface, the movie is just a love story between two people of different cultures. Still, the conflict between Indians and white "settlers" depicted in this film gives some indication of the historical expectations of both groups, and of what happened as a result of that. We can't expect a Disney movie to deal with the genocide that followed.
The character of Pocahontas that Disney created is so powerful that she overshadows everything else in the film. This is not a cute cardboard cutout, but a grown-up, majestic woman who should be an inspiration to everyone who watches the movie. The John Smith character is not quite the same quality, but he is an admirable nonetheless. Smith is eager to explore the New World and willing to forge a relationship with someone he previously considered a "savage," and even remains silent when the natives accuse him of killing one of their warriors. But he cannot equal Pocahontas's noble gesture of protecting Smith with her own body and telling her father that he will have to kill her if he's going to kill the white man. This is powerful stuff.
Underlying the love story is the message of honoring the earth, beautifully captured in the song "Colors of the Wind." In Pocahontas, Disney's artists have made nature come alive, from the majestic rivers and mountains to Pocahontas's delightful friends Meeko and Flit. In color and sound, it is a gorgeous film.
To sum up, everyone should see this beautiful movie. Far more than just entertaining you, it will make you think seriously about who we are as Americans, as well as how we treat the planet we all have to share.
love disney May 26, 2010
Dina L. Anduha (RWC, Ca USA)
We love Disney movies and have most of them on DVD. Some of them can be pricey. This was a good buy.
 Pocahontas May 17, 2010
c.w
This movie was purchased from seller: moviesonsale1, and would not even play half way through. The seller of this product placed information in the evelope with the movie saying that if any negative feedback was received they would no longer be able to help you. They also gave a false phone number as a point of contact. I would never purchase anything from this seller again.
My nieces are thrilled April 23, 2010
V. Helton (Oklahoma)
My grand nieces were heartbroken when they had to give up Pocahontas to a rental store. So, I went to Amazon and ordered one for them along with II. They are so thilled. They watch them over and over. I had this copy in my hands within days after I ordered it. Thank you.
pocahontas March 22, 2010
Leandra Grimes
I bought this for my 5 year old for Christmas and she loves this movie and the history that goes with it.
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