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The latest film from acclaimed director Terrence Mallick was not extremely well received by critics. Many panned it as too slow moving, and without compelling narrative. I have to disagree. I find it too bad that so many film goers have such short attention spans that only a cause-effect narrative will hold anybody's interest. I was actually suprised I enjoyed this film so much. 1. I don't enjoy period pieces often. 2. It's about Pocahontas. 3. It has Colin Ferrel in it. Well 1. The film focused less on the period aspect, and more on the human element. 2. Pocahontas' name is never mentioned. 3. Collen Ferrel was phenomenal. This film was a piece of sheer beauty. Dialogue is only used when necessary, and voice over narrates most of the film. But this isn't story forcing dialogue like Platoon. It is poetic, beautiful and brilliant. If you have seen the David Gordon Green films, you know what I am talking about. The entire film resonated with the style of George Washington (even though Mallick created the style). The music is extremely tasteful (i.e. The film wasn't scattered with tribal beats and yelping). The cinematography is gorgeous. The entire film is just brilliant. If you are expecting another Titanic, look elsewhere. If you are expecting a highly romanticized Disney film, this is not it. If you can handle a highly philisophical, contemplative, deeply emotional film, watch The New World immediatly. I was blown away. I don't often call movies stunning masterpieces, but this film is.