Disney Sequels: Pocahontas II: Journey to the New World

When I was a kid I loved Disney movies, in fact I still do (especially now that they're Disney-Pixar). They are absolutely classic, epic, must see movies for everyone!

And then... Disney got carried away with the sequels... So, in this post I'm going to talk about one of those sequels, that probably shouldn't have been made.

And to all the Disney lovers, please don't take this the wrong way. I absolutely love Disney and I'm not bashing them in any way. I'm just simply stating my opinion.


[IMDB - Rotten Tomatoes - Amazon]

Plot Summary:
Pocahontas sets off on a journey to England with Meeko, Flit, and Percy. Hearing rumors of John Smith's death, Pocahontas tries to prevent war and battle.

VHS Release: August 4, 1998

DVD Release: September 5, 2000

Cast:

-Irene Bedard as Pocahontas

-Jim Cummings as King James

-Donal Gibson as John Smith

-Linda Hunt as Grandmother Willow

-Russell Means Powhatan

-David Ogden Stiers as Ratcliffe

-Billy Zane as John Rolfe

-Jean Stapleton as Mrs Jenkins

My Thoughts:
As you can see this is for the sequel to Disney's wonderful Pocahontas, unfortunately the sequel sucked.  I don't know if there's a better way to put it... I'd probably be lying. The bottom line is this movie was disappointing. It was no where near as fun and vibrant as Pocahontas.

This sequel is about Pocahontas going to England to try and prevent a war from happening, but all that ends up happening is them changing her. They make her face white, dress her in horrible costumes, take her very symbolic necklace, and sing really crappy songs. I mean this movie should have never been made. Pocahontas was fabulous and I feel like they ruined my wonderful memory of it. Now all I can think about is this piece of crap they call a sequel. If you don't want the movie spoiled for you, I would suggest stopping here, because my rant is about to begin...

And the whole John Smith thing... They really had to use Mel Gibson's younger brother? Like Mel Gibson couldn't come over really quick and record a few lines? They act like John Smith was a big part of this movie... He wasn't... It was all that other white boy. Trying to swoon Pocahontas and teach her how to dance and take her to some ball. And then when John Smith came back and Pocahontas saw him, she looked shocked, but she didn't really seem to care that he was actually alive. She didn't seem to remember all the love they were feeling in the first movie. And she didn't even go with him. She stayed with the other guy... I COULD NOT EFFING BELIEVE THAT!!! And yes, yes I did have to do the shouty caps.

And the music.. gag! And the songs.. barf! What the hell happened Disney?? Where's the love? The romance... The magic? The happy ending that we all wanted Pocahontas and John Smith to have? I guess I'll just have to stick to the first movie and make up the happy ending in my head. It worked fine all these years, I should have never watched the sequel...

I found this gorgeous fan art,

I just thought I'd share..

Art by Sakimichan. You can view it here.

So, tell me... Did you 

watch this sequel?

What did you think?

Leave me a comment

and let's discuss it.

Have a great day!

**Art from Deviantart by sakimichan**

MSMC #3: Sweeney Todd

Must See Movie Challenge

This is just a thing I created for myself as a sort of challenge. There are a lot, and I mean a lot, of movies that people would call "must see movies" that I have not seen. So whenever I watch one of the movies on my must see list I'll do a post on it and tell if it really is a "must see". And hopefully they are all wonderfully epic movies :)

If you have any suggestions on movies I should put on that list, please leave a comment and tell me about it! 

IMDB - Rotten Tomatoes - Amazon

Releases:
Theaters: December 21, 2007
DVD: April 1, 2008

Cast:
- Johnny Depp
- Helena Bonham Carter
- Alan Rickman
- Timothy Spall 
- Sacha Baron Cohen 
- Jamie Campbell Bower 
- Laura Michelle Kelly 
- Jayne Wisener 
- Ed Sanders

Plot Summary:
The infamous story of Benjamin Barker, a.k.a Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. Based on the hit Broadway musical. 

Favorite Things:
-All opening credits.
-The costumes & makeup.
-Depp looks pretty hot, but also angry while singing.
-I can't stop thinking of Prof. Snape when I see Alan Rickman.

Was it epic?
For me? Not at first, I tried watching this a few weeks ago. I got about an hour through the movie before I turned it off. It wasn't speaking to me. One thing that really got me was -the first forty minutes or so, literally nothing happens. They sing about the past, sing about the present, sing about Johanna, sing about meat pies.... But do nothing! I understand the back story was necessary, but there was a whole lot more that was just boring! Then it really picks up.

If you like musicals you will most definitely like this. I honestly don't care for musicals, although I love watching Glee... Go figure?! I always want to watch them and I want to love them so bad, but I just don't think I ever will. Bottom line is Johnny Depp is hot, and a great actor of course, he's even hotter when he sings. Helena Bonham Carter is amazing as well. It's actually a good movie. A good story. Has some killing. Great costumes. What more could you want?

So today I ended up giving it another try, minus the boring-ness of the first forty minutes, and it was a really great movie. Stuff finally started happening and then it really got good. So if you can just get past the first forty minutes you will see all the amazing-ness this movie has to offer. One of the things I loved most about it was Johnny Depp's face during the later half of the movie. He always looks so unhappy and depressed which was understandable, but it seemed like it was meant to be in a comical way. I totally recommend watching this movie if you like musicals or Johnny Depp.

Screenshots :)

Have you seen Sweeney Todd?

You like it? Would you say it's epic?

Any other movies I should watch for my

must see movie challenge? Leave a comment.