Movie alert

I just wanted to let everyone know of a movie that is coming out tomorrow on DVD and I believe on rental. It is called The New World, and stars Colin Farrell, Q'orianka Kilcher, Christopher Plummer and Christian Bale. It is the story of John Smith and Pocahontas and the impact that the new settlers have on the native community of Virginia around 1607.

I went with my friends Anna and Geoff to see this movie in the theatre and I really loved this picture. It has a stunning visual quality to it, thanks in part to its director Terrence Malick. For those who aren't familiar with this director, he has directed Days of Heaven and The Thin Red Line. He is notorious for taking long periods of time between films, this was his first film in about four years. I certainly hope he directs something sooner then that.

The picture might feel a bit long, but it is worth seeing and the performances of the two leads are terrific, especially from 14 year old Kilcher, who is a real talent.

That's two big thumbs up from Margaret.