This movie presents a softened version of the story of British settlers coming to Virginia during the 1600s. Their initial goal was finding gold, but they quickly encountered the native people and proceeded to try and destroy or enslave them. Pocahontas shows interest in meeting these newcomers, as does Captain John Smith, both hoping to avoid violence and foster communication and mutual respect. It seems initially l…

I just didn’t connect with this film. It’s perfectly acceptable, but I honestly believe the praise surrounding it is overblown.

Disney has delivered something worthwhile here. *Pocahontas*, released in 1995, proves to be an entertaining movie. The animation quality is appealing, and the voice actors all perform adequately. The story brings up some interesting points about British colonization. It’s not flawless or particularly detailed, but I appreciate the themes it explores. Irene Bedard performs well as the central character, while M…