Review of The New World (2005) by Jason W — 06 Jun 2011
Acclaimed director Terrance Malick returns to the silver screen with this tale of the arrival of European settlers onto the colonies in "The New World." Capt. John Smith, tried for mutiny is assigned to confront the natives, seeking food for the emaciated Europeans.
Having been captured, he is given a sentence of death from Chief Powhatan, only to be rescued by his daughter, Pocahontas. She is now emissary to the new arrivals, learning their ways, why they are here and to make sure they depart.
A relationship soon blossoms between the two. Can such drastic cultures facilitate a relationship? What of their fellow men. Malick's narrative is uneven and drawn out. The films strong points lie in it's laconic moments where Emmanuel Lubezki's cinematography, coupled with the arousing score of James Horner transport us to a new world.
A brave attempt at history, just not other worldly in it's presentation.
This review of The New World (2005) was written by Jason W on 06 Jun 2011.
The New World has generally received positive reviews.
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