The New World Reviews

The New World Review
by Mark R. Leeper
CAPSULE: Terrence Malick writes and directs the classic story of John Smith and Mataoaka (nicknamed Pocahontas) and later John Rolfe. Malick's script reinforces some of the unlikely myths like Mataoaka's romance with John Smith and Mataoaka...more

The New World Review
by Rick Ferguson
As of this writing, Terrence Malick's THE NEW WORLD is playing on only about 800 screens in the United States. It's earned less than $8 million in domestic box office on a $30 million budget. By the end of next week, it'll be gone from theaters. Given...more

The New World Review
by Ryan Ellis
When 'The New World' finally ended, I sat up straight and thought, "Well, that happened." This movie is like floating through Terrence Malick's dreams. And, apparently, his dreams are pretty, slow, and dull. He probably knows what he's after, but...more

The New World Review
by Steve Rhodes
THE NEW WORLD, writer and director Terrence Malick's classical music video, is certain to induce Zen-like trances in audiences everywhere. The film's two sexy stars, veteran bad boy actor Colin Farrell and 14-year-old newcomer Q'Orianka Kilcher, as...more

The New World Review
by samseescinema
Director: Terrence Malick Cast: Q'Orianka Kilcher, Colin Farrell, Christian Bale, Christopher Plummer Screenplay: Terrence Malick MPAA Classification: PG-13 (some intense battle sequences) more