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The New World (2005) -- A Terrence Malick-scripted drama about explorer John Smith and the clash between Native Americans and English settlers in the 17th century.
The New World (2005) -- A Terrence Malick-scripted drama about explorer John Smith and the clash between Native Americans and English settlers in the 17th century.
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Overview

User Rating:
6.9/10   30,166 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Terrence Malick (written by)
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Release Date:
20 January 2006 (USA) more
Tagline:
Once discovered, it was changed forever
Plot:
A drama about explorer John Smith and the clash between Native Americans and English settlers in the 17th century. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 11 nominations more
User Comments:
Poignant and transcendental more (603 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Colin Farrell ... Captain Smith
Q'orianka Kilcher ... Pocahontas

Christopher Plummer ... Captain Newport

Christian Bale ... John Rolfe
August Schellenberg ... Powhatan

Wes Studi ... Opechancanough

David Thewlis ... Wingfield
Yorick van Wageningen ... Captain Argall

Raoul Trujillo ... Tomocomo

Michael Greyeyes ... Rupwew

Kalani Queypo ... Parahunt

Ben Mendelsohn ... Ben

Noah Taylor ... Selway

Brian F. O'Byrne ... Lewes

Ben Chaplin ... Robinson
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some intense battle sequences.
Runtime:
135 min | 172 min (extended cut) | USA:150 min (original cut)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Producers agreed with Native American leaders not to acknowledge credit to them until the final film met with their approval. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: In the scene where Smith and the small party set off up river to find the "king", there are three wooden channel markers visible in the background. The size and shape indicate the markers were not placed there by the Native Americans of the 1600s. more
Quotes:
Mary: He's left you, Princess. He told you a pack of lies. Forget about him. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Un conte de Noël (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Kihshahkuyew Nupuy more

FAQ

MUSIC: Why are some pieces of score in the movie not on the soundtrack?
Are there extra scenes during or after the credits?
Weren't sex scenes cut from this to avoid child pornography charges?
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240 out of 378 people found the following comment useful.
Poignant and transcendental, 22 January 2006
10/10
Author: John Kaessner (kaessnej@hotmail.com) from Aurora, CO, USA

First, let me applaud this film. I have been waiting for Terrence Malick's fourth film ever since I saw The Thin Red Line. Arguably, Malick is one of the most adept and deliberate filmmakers right now. The New World is nearly flawless, and the beauty of Malick's direction adds to the argument that film can still be considered aesthetic. Much has been lost in the last 30 years, but Terrence Malick sticks to what he knows. What some people may complain about this movie are the long silences, the action-less movement, and the poetic voice over. This is what Malick does. He is a modern transcendentalist. What he does with film is comparable to what Emerson did in writing. The color is naturalistic, and the sounds are earthly. It helps that Malick uses natural light for his shots, giving the scenery more life and texture. As for the substance of the film, what isn't pantomimed in subtle gestures and movements is brought to life with flowing poetic voice over. This goes all the way back to Badlands for Malick. But here, we get varying minds contributing. There are some moments in this film when the viewer has to understand the characters by their facial expressions instead of their words. I think that will be hard for a lot of people who are expecting a more vocative and kinetic film. As for the acting, I was very impressed with all involved, particularly Q'Orianka Kilcher. This young woman played the part of innocence beautifully. I also have to give some credit to Colin Farrell, considering I never expect much out of him. Unlike some of his other movies, he was not in it to steal the spotlight. Everyone played their parts without any excessive over-acting. This movie is a historical drama, but I feel like the history aspect is merely a backdrop for the Terrence Malick play. In his production, the flowing waters and the forest canopy are the actors, and the gentle reflections of troubled minds are the words. Truly, this is an incredible film. I have waited a long time for Terrence Malick to wow me again, and he has done exactly that. If you want a movie that tears at your heart strings, then go see something recycled like Brokeback Mountain. If you want a transcendental experience, one that challenges you to go deeper than the surface of the film, then The New World is waiting.

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