Exquisite slice of dramatic geography, Farrell suits himself nicely along side Malick

Rating: 8/10 (8 May 2006)

*** Colin Farrell, Christopher Plummer, Christian Bale, O'Orianka Kilcher, Wes Studi, Jamie Harris. Directed by Terrence Malick Normally a redundant story line involving a feud and then settlement between settlers and a Native Tribe. This time focusing on John Smith (Farrell), who upon capture is brought back to the tribes leader. But instead of death, leads him to a chemistry between a young girl Pocahontas (Kilcher). Sound familiar? If it does, it probably reminds you of 2003's "Last Samuri" where upon capture is taught the ways and language of the local's. Malick does a fine job making an exquisite slice of 17th century dramatic geography. And Bale although not receiving as much screen time as he should, going double for Plummer still do a fine job. Despite some of Farrell's recent projects which left me bored, "New World" is beautiful in cinematography and acting. Which leads me to be astounded that more Oscar nominations was not received.