The Antidote for No Doze

Rating: 4/10 (13 December 2009)

In 1607 Virginia, handsome Captain Colin Farrell (as John Smith) arrives in "The New World" of America and discovers nubile Native American beauty Q'orianka Kilcher (as Pocahontas aka Rebecca). The clearly aroused duo fall in love, despite great culture and age differences. Filmmakers do portray "Pocahontas" as underage; and, sexual relations are "tastefully" implied rather than explicitly shown. Though, love blooms for the legendary duo, fate plans otherwise; and, handsome Christian Bale takes over.
This is a very beautiful film, with cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki lushly realizing director Terrence Malick's vision. The Native Americans were most interesting. The English call them "Naturals" instead of "Indians", and they receive a more flattering portrayal than in decades past. The scenery is gorgeous, but the story is too dreamy - it all has an hypnotic, sleep-inducing effect. Don't watch "The New World" after dinner without having a very strong cup of coffee. Refill for the "Extended Cut". And, skip the wine.
**** The New World (12/25/05) Terrence Malick ~ Q'orianka Kilcher, Colin Farrell, Christian Bale, Christopher Plummer