Smith V Rolfe
Wow I just saw Pocahontas II right after Pocahontas I, and I was really surprised. The second one was well made, although fell short when put up against the first one, as most sequels do (Lion King 2, Cinderella 2: are you seeing a pattern here?) Anyways, the character I was most disappointed with was John Smith. In the first movie he was an exciting character, eager to learn the new ways of the Native Americans. In the second movie, however, he only had swordfights and had chessy dialogue (In the beginning: Any one want to drop in? After he throws the guy off of the tower, and in the end when Radcliffe tries to stab him and he says "Wow, you're trying to make a point!") I was like "Come on!" I was excited to watch the second one because I really wanted Pocahontas to end up with him, but I don't blame her for going for Rolfe. In the first movie Smith fought for what he believed in when he tried to end up with Pocahontas. In the second one he just told Pocahontas to give up and watch her people die!!! I couldn't believe it!!!
Any thoughts on why the producers did this to John Smith? I really can't come up with anything!