A fairy tale, not a historical tale, but kids will enjoy it.

Rating: Null/10 (5 August 1999)

Pocahontas is a beautifully scored and breathtakingly animated movie. The songs were lovely, Irene Bedard was moving and sincere. So why was I so disappointed? Perhaps because I live within walking distance of the Jamestown National Historical Site and Jamestown Settlement. Perhaps because I know that the animators spent many months doing extensive research on the sites and then ignored much of it. If you come to visit, you'll see Jamestown is beautiful, but don't expect the sweeping vistas and towering cliffs, and certainly don't expect to see any moose wandering around (we're a little far South for that)!
Bring your children to see the real story if you can...or at least read the real story to them...it's just as interesting as the Disney version, but less marketable.
How disappointed was I? I went out and rented "Plan 9 From Outer Space" afterward.
And by the way guys...if you light the fuse on a gun and jump through a waterfall, chances are it's not going to fire.