_New World_ gives life, poetry to Pocahontas story
· A safe assumption in Hollywood is that if Disney has already produced a movie about a certain historical tale, then the story soon becomes overkill. So it was pleasantly surprising that Terrence Malick's _The New World_, based upon the "discovery" of Jamestown and the love story of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas, was not only compelling enough to separate itself from the animated version but also a brilliant film that shines with its stunning cinematography, powerful performances and overlapping narratives.
Actors share on-set memories
· Director Terrence Malick's revolutionary take on the story of Pocahontas and John Smith, _The New World_, opened in theaters Jan. 20.