Review of The New World (2005) by Bobby B — 11 May 2011
The New World is a very special and remarkable achievement. As expected, the cinematography is gorgeous. The New World is not quite as beautifully filmed as Days of Heaven, but comes pretty close. The way Malick films nature is hypnotic, his camera views the wilds of 1600's Virginia with the same fresh sense of discovery as the characters.
But it's not merely a montage of pretty scenery - The New World is a deeply moving experience. At times Malick comes across as uninterested in his characters, which thankfully is not the case here.
Colin Farrell, Christian Bale and the stunningly expressive Q'orianka Kilcher all give emotive and natural performances. The level of depth they bring elevate The New World from being merely a beautiful mood piece or a unique history lesson to something close to a masterpiece.
This review of The New World (2005) was written by Bobby B on 11 May 2011.
The New World has generally received positive reviews.
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