Very Good Film - But Not For Everyone

Rating: 5/10 (22 May 2007)

I really enjoyed watching this film but after viewing it with my grandmother the other day I asked her how she liked it. I was surprised to find out that she didn't really care for it, saying she thought this film insulted the Native Americans. Although I pointed out that the actors playing the Natives in this film were in fact of Native origin, she still thought the film was insulting.
Although I like the film and love the songs, I can see why this film has had some controversy. The film is probably the most adult Disney film in terms of content and although the film is supposed to be based on actual events, the film goes in an entirely different direction - another point my grandmother pointed out "they could've been more accurate with the story". So while I wouldn't rank it up with "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Lion King" Pocahontas is a pretty good film but might not be interesting for the kiddies.