Could they have made this story any more boring?

Rating: 4/10 (24 January 2006)

In 'The New World' newcomer Q'Orianka Kilcher plays the legendary Pocahontas. She is intrigued by the visitors that have come to her peoples' land. She is charged with the task of learning as much as she can about the strangers from the one they call John Smith (Colin Farrell). But she does more than that, she will fall in love and it will change her life forever.
Could they have made this story any more boring? I suppose they could have used really bad actors, but that is about it. There should have been at least a half an hour shaved off the running time. There are scenes that just do not go anywhere. Also, the music does not seem to fit the mood of the film. In the beginning and end is sounded loud and annoying.
In it's defense, both Colin Farrell and Q'Orianka Kilcher did a remarkable job in the picture. The visuals are really good; something the director (Terrence Malick) is known for. But unless you are a fan of Malick, I would not see this movie.