Avatar: The Way of Water
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: December 16, 2022
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DrakordDec 18, 2022
AVATAR 2 is a visual spectacle. I trully recommend to experience this trip to Pandora on the biggest IMAX 3D cinema you can get.It's like an amusement park ride.
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SchwammlgottDec 19, 2022
Der Film ist nicht schlecht, überhaupt nicht, aber es fehlen Höhepunkte...man merkt einfach, dass es ein Zwischenstück ist und es weitergehen soll...als alleinstehender Film ist er nicht so gut
Technisch ist er erstklassig, ansonsten Mittelmaß
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JLuis_001Dec 16, 2022
An enthralling visual spectacle that certainly impresses, but also fails to reward the viewer for the 3 hours invested due to its weak plot.

And yes, we can argue throughout that the story wasn't supposed to be the most important element ofAn enthralling visual spectacle that certainly impresses, but also fails to reward the viewer for the 3 hours invested due to its weak plot.

And yes, we can argue throughout that the story wasn't supposed to be the most important element of this film, but for a sequel coming 13 years later, it gives the feeling that Cameron was polishing the technology he wanted to present, rather than focusing on making his ''epic'' truly epic.

The rating I give it responds to the ambition and the enormous talent and effort that is seen in every frame.
The level of CGI seen here makes a mockery of any other film of the last decade and by far.
It really gives the feeling that you are there experiencing it, however, that also comes with the problem that James Cameron wants you to live his world, his imagination, with nothing else in between.

The second hour could easily pass as the video that exists in the Disney World attraction and that's the key problem with this sequel, that Cameron's ego was focused on pushing as much of the technical element as possible to the exclusion of everything else.

There is a death that should be crucial to the narrative and yet I felt nothing for the character, because basically I didn't even know him.
They are details, quite a few, to tell the truth, but nothing that ruins the experience.

But I do tell you, this movie is worth seeing by all means and I must emphasize that.
Avatar: The Way of Water is an audiovisual journey that deserves to be experienced in the big screen, but keep in mind at all times what kind of show you're watching. You're not watching arthouse cinema, don't embarrass yourself by comparing them.

IMAX 3D is a must.… Expand
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Ponds98Dec 21, 2022
Simply BEAUTIFUL.
Avatar 2 explore in a deeper way the characters and set a new beginning for the war of Pandora.
Jake's sons are well developed and interesting characters, the Metkayna tribe is beautiful and their Way of Water is fascinatingSimply BEAUTIFUL.
Avatar 2 explore in a deeper way the characters and set a new beginning for the war of Pandora.
Jake's sons are well developed and interesting characters, the Metkayna tribe is beautiful and their Way of Water is fascinating with outstanding creatures and beautiful philosophy.
Yes, Quaritch return and break out from the stereotype of the "bad marine", even him is developed more and that's really good.
Avatar 2 is technically a masterpiece with a story more "of transition" but crucial for the develope of characters and always enjoyable, with even comedy scenes never cringy (not marvel style, for god sake...).

Cameron you're a genius, thanks!… Expand
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GemsicleDec 16, 2022
All the aesthetic water in the film made me focus on needing to use the restroom more than watching this unforgivingly long flick with more art than a story.
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WilliamAtkinsonDec 17, 2022
The visuals were out of this world, abd the story was better. A superior sequel to the first film, 'Never underestimate James Cameron.'
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10
dt7726696Dec 19, 2022
Absolutely brilliant movie and a stunning work of art to look at. Even better than the first one.
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HudrexDec 18, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. avatar 2 is one of the best movies released in recent times,❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️… Expand
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10
ndmartin222Dec 18, 2022
Absolutely Breathtaking!!! The actors had to go thru extensive training for this movie and it sure did pay off!! Exceeded my expectations!! Kudos!
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n8cv1996Dec 21, 2022
Many banal tropes and dialogues — it didn’t add anything new to cinema nor to the greater collection of modern and historical stories. This will be a hit for the 12-year-olds and it can be a break from the monotony of your 9-5.
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jaredwallace91Dec 21, 2022
Disconnected, weak story and poor frame rates. A movie so successful deserves a little more.
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GLADIADORDec 17, 2022
Com um visual deslumbrante e um cgi impressionante, avatar 2 manter o mesmo nivel do primeiro. Com boas cenas de ação e com cenarios belissimos, mas ele é muito longo e cansativo em alguns momentos, mas ainda assim vale a experiencia
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badblocksDec 21, 2022
Solid film kinda ruined in the theater for me by the frame rate. Regardless of how I feel about 48 FPS, one thing I can say for sure is that they should have just stuck to one frame rate for the whole film. But the movie constantly swapsSolid film kinda ruined in the theater for me by the frame rate. Regardless of how I feel about 48 FPS, one thing I can say for sure is that they should have just stuck to one frame rate for the whole film. But the movie constantly swaps around, seemingly at random. Different shots in the same scene will jarring my change frame rate, with no rhyme or reason, and it’s super distracting every time. The characters will just be walking and talking, and then a single shot will suddenly be in 48, and then it goes back to normal. In the same scene.

That aside, I don’t like the 48 fps at all. It really highlighted how everything in this film is just computer generated. Of course it’s going to look computer generated to some degree, the whole movie is CGI essentially, but in 48 fps it’s more apparent than ever. It looks like a really advanced looking video game engine tech demo a lot of the time, instead of a movie. I wish I could comment more on the quality of the movie itself— lots of scenes and shots are gorgeous, especially the underwater ones as you’d expect, but feeling like I was watching a game cutscene took me out of it so much. Pretty disappointing.… Expand
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CarlElmoreDec 19, 2022
The story is definitely the weakest part about this story but the visuals are so insanely good that it makes the whole movie worth watching.
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10
Rwg38Dec 18, 2022
Yes, the plot wasnt particularly complex, and there were a few clichés thrown in for good measure. Also, as with the previous film, all of the action and emotion occurs in the second half of the film, as was to be expected. However, believeYes, the plot wasnt particularly complex, and there were a few clichés thrown in for good measure. Also, as with the previous film, all of the action and emotion occurs in the second half of the film, as was to be expected. However, believe it delivered on beautiful cinematography, stunning visuals, important themes about how we should treat our oceans and the value of family, and laid the groundwork for the next film's plot.… Expand
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Rebecca31Dec 22, 2022
Well here it is folks, the highly anticipated sequel to James Cameron’s Avatar. Now I’m sure everyone is wondering, was it worth the thirteen year wait? Not exactly but honestly there aren’t a lot of movies worth waiting thirteen years for aWell here it is folks, the highly anticipated sequel to James Cameron’s Avatar. Now I’m sure everyone is wondering, was it worth the thirteen year wait? Not exactly but honestly there aren’t a lot of movies worth waiting thirteen years for a sequel.

Set thirteen years after Avatar, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) lives with his family in the forests of Pandora. Despite scaring away the sky people many years ago they’re now back again to wreck havoc on Pandora and exploit it’s natural resources. Jake and Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) seek help from the Na’vi race to protect their home and family.

Avatar: The Way of Water feels like a collection of scenes from many of Cameron’s movies. There’s strong vibes of Aliens to Titanic and bit of Jaws thrown into the mix. Sure the story may not be the most original thing you’ve ever seen but there’s no denying these are some of the best visual effects you’ll see on the big screen. Say what you want about Cameron, but he doesn’t cheap out on the VFX unlike a few other movies that have neglected this area in recent years. Every single frame is packed full of amazing effects of the world of Pandora. The bar was raised with Avatar back in 2009 and now it’s been raised yet again. Not only that but it also further highlights the films with dodgy looking visual effects. Particularly some of the comic-book movies that also came out in 2022. There really is no comparison.

Avatar: The Way of Water isn’t without its issues, story-wise it’s almost a repeat of the first movie but with more water. It’s over 3 hours long and I understand the care and love that Cameron put into this but it’s very dragged out. I couldn’t help but feel that it would have benefitted from a cinematic cut and then a director’s cut for all the diehard Avatar fans. The first hour is all set up, the second feels like a nature show, all it was missing was some David Attenborough narration. The first two hours needed to be cut down but the last hour was epic for sure, even if it was Titanic meets Aliens. The repetition is frustrating and if Cameron thought people would be too dazzled by the visuals to notice, he was wrong. Also no spoilers but there was a decision made towards the end of the film that felt like it cheated the audience. There’s obviously lots of elements in The Way of Water to set it up for further sequels, but I’m nowhere near captivated enough to want three more of these movies. Yet despite how dragged out it was I was never actually bored though I did resist the urge to look at my watch a couple of times.

Because Avatar: The Way of Water felt like a combination of Cameron’s other movies I ended up leaving the cinema feeling like I’d love to re-watch Aliens again. But I’ll never say that about Avatar: The Way of Water. As for the box office which everyone seems obsessed with right now, it will make its money back of course. It’s so clearly made for cinemas and needs to be seen on the big screen. Although there are a couple of scenes that will make you dizzy it’s still exceptional to look at and a highly immersive experience. It’s probably going to make over a billion anyway but it will be lucky to get two billion and it’s certainly not going to be the first movie to break three billion mark if my screening was anything to go by. Avatar: Way of Water is quite possibly the most expensive film ever made I couldn’t help but feel like it might have been cheaper to make a Western, which let’s be honest that is what the Avatar movies are at their heart, Westerns.

A film centered around family with a very heavy message about caring for the planet and the environment. Unfortunately the type of people that message is aimed at probably won’t bother seeing Avatar: The Way of Water. Recommended for fans of the Avatar franchise. Also for anyone who hasn’t seen the first movie and/or can’t remember it, you can see the sequel without getting lost. So if you were planning on using that as an excuse to avoid being dragged to Avatar 2 this Christmas sorry that ain’t gonna cut it.… Expand
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liamexeDec 23, 2022
Completely let down by the sequel. There is no plot, only one gear, and the old avatar first concept is used this time with water. Compared to this segment, the first part's speed was incredibly fast. Several times in between the movie, ICompletely let down by the sequel. There is no plot, only one gear, and the old avatar first concept is used this time with water. Compared to this segment, the first part's speed was incredibly fast. Several times in between the movie, I slept off. It's been too long. According to James Cameron, despite the fact that we are still in 2009, the story and visual effects in movies have changed significantly over the past 13 years. The vfx were the only thing the movie had going for it. The crowd is only drawn in by the movie's buzz. I had hoped for more from James. I'm hoping the next instalment will have a good movie premise and be a shorter film. Super dull and sluggish with the same idea I don't suggest it. both time and money are saved.… Expand
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DJ_zakalecDec 16, 2022
Dobry film ale niczym specjalnym nie zaskakiwał. Mógłby być bardziej treściwy i trwać krócej
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10
Dj425Dec 19, 2022
This movie was the only good thing about this year and it was spectacular in anyway that people see it.
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9
Mister-GKDec 20, 2022
Loved it. 3.5 hours went by in a flash. Never seen so good visual effects.
Looking forward to another sequel.
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9
dm2118484Dec 21, 2022
Absolutely gorgeous film with flawless, futuristic CGI animation. The emotional punch is much better than the first and the characters are fleshed out much better, with the family dynamic really pulling the whole film together. Some of theAbsolutely gorgeous film with flawless, futuristic CGI animation. The emotional punch is much better than the first and the characters are fleshed out much better, with the family dynamic really pulling the whole film together. Some of the dialogue is campy and wooden, and Spider is not a very likeable character, but that’s the only complaint in an otherwise outstanding cinematic experience.… Expand
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rileysaveryDec 25, 2022
Incredible. Emotionally and visually stunning, incredible world building and action sequences. This has something for everyone.
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JuinmauCriticasDec 30, 2022
Uma sequência digna da história do James Cameron, um espetáculo visual. O filme possui alguns pecados como um corte macro abrupto em algumas cenas que quebram um pouco a imersão. Algumas escolhas de roteiro podem incomodar alguns pelaUma sequência digna da história do James Cameron, um espetáculo visual. O filme possui alguns pecados como um corte macro abrupto em algumas cenas que quebram um pouco a imersão. Algumas escolhas de roteiro podem incomodar alguns pela quantidade de clichês e personagens melosos. Não é perfeito em questão de história mas visualmente é deslumbrante.… Expand
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heikkiloytynojaDec 30, 2022
A way too long movie to keep the attention. Visual effects are well made but the story is thin. 3d gives nothing new.
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DoctorOKJan 1, 2023
The plot was all over the place. The hunting of the hyper-sentient whales came out of nowhere. They failed to give a basis for how or why the whale hunters arrived at Pandora. Lack of thematic focus. I mean, can someone tell me what The WayThe plot was all over the place. The hunting of the hyper-sentient whales came out of nowhere. They failed to give a basis for how or why the whale hunters arrived at Pandora. Lack of thematic focus. I mean, can someone tell me what The Way of The Water is? They gave it so many definitions my head spun. However, the lack of the plot was made up for by the visual magnificence of the CGI. The movie was objectively visually impressive… Expand
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BasilZeroJun 10, 2023
Great visuals and design. Story and character development were great. Movie didnt suffer from modern sequel/remake/etc hogwash like other movies where they repeat storylines to play it safe or make extreme changes to characters. Music wasGreat visuals and design. Story and character development were great. Movie didnt suffer from modern sequel/remake/etc hogwash like other movies where they repeat storylines to play it safe or make extreme changes to characters. Music was great and good voice and actor lineup. Watched it on Disney+ - at 4K it was a Marvel.… Expand
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HucksterDec 27, 2022
More engaging than the first film. A more emotional plot with such original images and ideas. A few loose threads in the plot but overall a fantastic experience, especially the final sequence. The underwater CGI was perfect making itMore engaging than the first film. A more emotional plot with such original images and ideas. A few loose threads in the plot but overall a fantastic experience, especially the final sequence. The underwater CGI was perfect making it totally believable. Had me literally cheering for the protagonists right through the third act. Very keen to see it again.… Expand
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tsarouhasDec 28, 2022
An optical spectacle, worthy successor of the first movie, the new installment is breathtaking in every way. Those underwater scenes are awesome and the story builds enough secondary plots to make the stakes high enough. WIth that being said,An optical spectacle, worthy successor of the first movie, the new installment is breathtaking in every way. Those underwater scenes are awesome and the story builds enough secondary plots to make the stakes high enough. WIth that being said, there was no real ending, which might dissapoint a few. Definitely worth a watch… Expand
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alejandro970Dec 28, 2022
Here the obligatory question is: was it worth waiting 13 years? In a relative sense, yes. The story is almost a replica of the previous one, with new situations and characters that are in place, with dynamic action sequences that at least doHere the obligatory question is: was it worth waiting 13 years? In a relative sense, yes. The story is almost a replica of the previous one, with new situations and characters that are in place, with dynamic action sequences that at least do not saturate the viewer. Seeing it in 3D is not strictly necessary.… Expand
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GTXMikeJan 21, 2023
Copy and paste movie, brings nothing new to the table. Way too long and absolute borefest. Nearly nodded off couple of times in the cinema. I regret spending £9 for a ticket. Visuals are slightly better. The whole movie looks like a techCopy and paste movie, brings nothing new to the table. Way too long and absolute borefest. Nearly nodded off couple of times in the cinema. I regret spending £9 for a ticket. Visuals are slightly better. The whole movie looks like a tech demo. Plot is simple and stretched out. Awful movie.… Expand
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DubeauJan 4, 2023
Avatar 2 is surely beautiful to look at. The story recycle many elements of the first movie, way too much...and that includes, the villain and almost a large part of the story. Visually the movie is stunning. The acting is difficult to judgeAvatar 2 is surely beautiful to look at. The story recycle many elements of the first movie, way too much...and that includes, the villain and almost a large part of the story. Visually the movie is stunning. The acting is difficult to judge since you got CGI for a face. All the performances looked fines to me. The movies becomes very long around the end, because it's one action sequence after another, you get very little pauses. The action are really good however. They just put too much of them in successions. The music was fair. Sounds effects are incredible, just like for the first. I give the movie 75%. Great movie but too long with problems of balance. And the story is nothing to write about, it's basically Avatar 1 in water.… Expand
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bdillon0820Jan 1, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I got to say, this is a pretty mediocre movie. It's bloated, too many characters, too many logical fallacies, plot points presented but not explored and just kind of a dull movie in general. The CGI is really good, but it really isn't much better than the 1st movie.… Expand
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RamosposaDec 29, 2022
This movie has some awesome visuals, with a simple story that works very well. You immediately get immersed in the world
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KimnoaDec 29, 2022
A refreshing movie in these day and time. Worth every penny. Story 9.5 Direction 10 Actors 9 Sounds 10 VFX 10
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K9-BCDec 23, 2022
Entretenida, tiene momentos aburridos, pero en general bien, la duración si es un punto menos para mí, y la historia no me engancho, me pareció trillada y bastante insulsa, esperaba más del villano, que en esta entrega se siente desperdiciadoEntretenida, tiene momentos aburridos, pero en general bien, la duración si es un punto menos para mí, y la historia no me engancho, me pareció trillada y bastante insulsa, esperaba más del villano, que en esta entrega se siente desperdiciado con poco peso en la trama, en cambio hay un personaje que rompe totalmente la historia y el solo es un punto negativo, no tiene ningún sentido en la película y es una excusa muy rebuscada para tratar de empatizar con el villano.

Espero que si hacen otra entrega haya más giros argumentales algo de verdadero drama, con un verdadero villano, y que eliminen el personaje de m... que se inventaron.

En general es bastante rosa y poco interesante, prácticamente esta película es un drama para adolescentes, por poco y se parece más a crepúsculo… Expand
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kevscornerDec 29, 2022
This film is a visual masterpiece, a real unique experience of cinematography. Yes, the theme is fairly straightforward - one of protection and conservation of nature - but the story has evolved as this time it focuses on Jake and his role asThis film is a visual masterpiece, a real unique experience of cinematography. Yes, the theme is fairly straightforward - one of protection and conservation of nature - but the story has evolved as this time it focuses on Jake and his role as a father and leader. It also introduces his kids and the rebellious nature of adolescents, and the consequences of such. These ideas are universal across all culture and are brilliantly displayed on the big screen. You don't need plot twists and incredibly complex characters to tell a compelling story.

Even though it's over 3 hours, there wasn't a boring moment in the film, and the pacing is appropriate. Being the second of a 5 film series, the ending is more of a pause than a conclusion but that's ok given the scope of the project.

Overall, It's an immensely enjoyable film that appeals to everyone, young and old, and is quite possibly worth multiple viewings in a cinema.… Expand
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Deadshot159Dec 22, 2022
Avatar 2 is a pretty good movie, it has some issues. It seems like its Avatar 1 all over again, story is different but it still feels same with the plots and things like that. But the story is still great, I even teared up during one part.Avatar 2 is a pretty good movie, it has some issues. It seems like its Avatar 1 all over again, story is different but it still feels same with the plots and things like that. But the story is still great, I even teared up during one part. CGI improved alot thought from the last episode, the quality is stunning. Also they improved from portraying bad guys as the worst guys of all. In Avatar 1 the bad characters were literally trying so hard to look bad, in Avatar 2 is the situation little bit better.… Expand
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ITS_PEDRODec 22, 2022
Fue largo el tiempo de espera pero por fin llego Avatar 2: The Way Of Water. Creo que esta película es bastante buena. El concepto de la historia es básico hasta un poco cliché pero sabe diferenciarse y modificar el concepto. Además, la bandaFue largo el tiempo de espera pero por fin llego Avatar 2: The Way Of Water. Creo que esta película es bastante buena. El concepto de la historia es básico hasta un poco cliché pero sabe diferenciarse y modificar el concepto. Además, la banda sonora es increíble y los efectos visuales están a otro nivel. Nunca vi algo al nivel de esta película, se nota que trabajaron muchísimo en ellos. En cuanto a los personajes, que no son nada del otro mundo, no los ame ni los odie simplemente estaban ahí. No termine realmente de empatizar con ellos pero me parece que casi todos están perfectamente escritos. Todos tienen su trasfondo y un sentido, algo que me parece clave en cualquier película. Es entretenida y bastante dinámica a mi parecer así que no tengo quejas en cuanto a la duración. Aunque hay que decir que las partes del Lo'ak (el hijo de Jake Sully) con la ballena rara fueron un poco pesadas.

Ahora los aspectos malos de la película. Para empezar, siento que no sale del mismo circuito que la primer película. Gente del cielo que viene a la tierra de los Avatares a tomar lo que quieren y matan a muchos de ellos (osea guerra). Por suerte se dieron cuenta de esto e hicieron algunos cambios. Después me pareció demasiado la obsesión que tenían todos con Jake Sully. Entendí la razon que tenían pero creo que arriesgaban demasiado toda la misión de tomar el planeta por una sola persona. En conclusión, la película esta bien. No se destaca tanto de otras tramas pero a la vez lo hace por sus efectos visuales y su trama algo distinta. Claramente no se queda en el montón.… Expand
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greislDec 26, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, this movie is outstandingly beautiful, and there's a lot of good work put into it, a great experience to watch and have a lot of fun. But, in other ways this movie fails with repetitive situations, predictable moments, and messy scenes, especially in the beginning and the end. The development of being in the new water tribe is beautiful and pleasant to watch, where it's easy to feel the difficulties that it is to fit in the community, every character has their role in the movie and work well with each other, as well as their fights and bonds are understandable and relatable. Overall this movie works petty well and really opens Avatar's world to a new concept of magnitude and complexity, while bringing new, compelling and important characters to the drama, and also bringing beautiful scenes where we really feel connected to the movie and the universe… Expand
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raybassFeb 5, 2023
Absolute trash - nothing more to say. Don’t waste your time and money on this garbage.
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Striker-Dec 27, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solider Film. Ich war die ganze Zeit fasziniert. Liegt vlt dran, dass ich ein Fan bin. Trotzdem Zieht sich der Film. Vorallem im 2/3. Hätte man mehr draus machen können.… Expand
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bor1337Dec 28, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Like the first one, a nice family film with crazy good CGI. A must-see in the cinema. Story is OK. Maybe this film is a bit too long… Expand
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Entrenador456Dec 29, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esta pelicula salio 13 años despues de la original y para mi aprecio puedo afirmar que esta pelicula tiene las de ganar tanto es su taquilla como en su critica y dare mis razones para que todos entiendan. Primero que nada la historia como siempre no es su punto fuerte pero a pesar de ello, si mejoro a comparacion de la primera parte, esto se debe mas que nada a todas las emociones transmitidas por todos los personajes y tambien por las expreciones faciales de los avatares, la historia no es perfecta tiene sus errores y no lo voy a negar pero como dije si se sabe defender y por ello todo normal, el otro punto positivo es el uso del cgi. esto no es novedad pero si hay diferencia con todo el cgi de esta pelicula con su anterior parte, principalmente en las texturas de la piel y el diseño de los avatares. lo malo es que esta pelicula se siente como algo vacia debido al hiperrealismo por los efectos especiales. para mi sorpresa esta pelicula si es buena y te la recomiendo si es que buscas algo nuyevo que ver, perto eso si no cuentes con ver una histoira muy filosofica o innovadora, pero si es recomendable… Expand
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kbfonJan 4, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As the first work was insanely good, I think that the second work, this work, had a little bad story.

It's bad that I can't empathize with family stories at all. Maybe I'll come to understand when I have a child and become a parent, but for me now, is it possible for me to be such a strong motivation for my child or family ties? I can only question.

The images were very beautiful, the 3D did not feel out of place at all, and above all, the HFR (high frame rate) images were too amazing.
Involuntarily, I took off my 3D glasses and rubbed my eyes.
"Wow! This is amazing! It moves too smoothly..."

Please watch it at an HFR compatible movie theater (IMAX, Dolby Cinema, etc.).… Expand
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bighairyzombieJan 4, 2023
This movie was amazing, one of my all time favorite movies. I would give this movie a 10 but I won't because it has a basic plot, which is still good. I was just expecting something crazy for the plot. Something new and never seen before.This movie was amazing, one of my all time favorite movies. I would give this movie a 10 but I won't because it has a basic plot, which is still good. I was just expecting something crazy for the plot. Something new and never seen before. Besides that the movie is amazing and I highly recommend you go see it IN THEATRE'S as it deserves as much attention as possible.… Expand
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jayman69Dec 16, 2022
Avatar 2= Avatar 1. Rinse. Repeat. Rerun. Hated the villian the first time.
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GiustoperDec 17, 2022
People who can ignore the huge flaws in the story (which is not only simple or trivial but totally ramshackle) are lucky, because they will be able to enjoy Pandora without too much worry. The effect I received for 95 percent of the film'sPeople who can ignore the huge flaws in the story (which is not only simple or trivial but totally ramshackle) are lucky, because they will be able to enjoy Pandora without too much worry. The effect I received for 95 percent of the film's running time was much like that of a TV department in an electronics store: lots of visual quality, lots of fish, lots of water, but no credible story to hold up the images, no characters to really empathize with except for Jake's two sons who occasionally, with their “bro", managed to squeak out some feeling in me that could break the apathy of a film with an 80s script that was caricatured and almost identical to that of the previous film. The story is didactic, explicit, always guiding you as if you were a 5-year-old child who constantly has to be told what is happening and what emotion he should feel. The problem is that if you are a bit of an adult with a handful of good films behind you, you understand that this story, once you understand it, falls apart. Good 3D, nice photography and direction, but is not enough to consider this a memorable movie or a masterpiece. From the soundtrack, I expected a few more winks.… Expand
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fraccixDec 17, 2022
If you are a viewer who likes great scripts, with multi-dimensional characters, good jokes, this movie is not for you. The plot is not, as many people say simple. If so, it would not be a flaw, since many masterpieces have simple plots. TheIf you are a viewer who likes great scripts, with multi-dimensional characters, good jokes, this movie is not for you. The plot is not, as many people say simple. If so, it would not be a flaw, since many masterpieces have simple plots. The problem is that the plot is unstable, inconsistent, not solid, the characters have surreal motivations, and all this prevents Avatar 2 from being a good entertainment film.… Expand
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OvatsugDec 17, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That movie was bad.

I felt like I was watching a discovery documentary. Beautiful scenes with no content. If it were a serious movie, those 3 hours would be summed up in 30 minutes and the rest of the movie would be what Avatar 3 will probably be.

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Jake is an **** the entire movie. Everyone dying around him and he doesn't care, he just wants to stay hidden.

The humans' motivation is that Jake is the leader of the resistance. He destroys production routes, attacks strategic bases, etc. But 10 minutes into the movie, he stops with all that and GONES. Soon, humans have their routes re-established and theoretically can do whatever they want without resistance. So why waste resources going after the guy they KNOW went into hiding?

The final fight scene is ridiculous. Out of nowhere ALL the navi disappear and it's just Jake's family fighting. It has no explanation. One hour they're there, then it's as if everyone turned around and only the 5 of the family stayed there fighting.

I also thought it was lazy to invent a clone of the villain from the first film instead of creating a new villain.

And speaking of a villain, what a ridiculous way for Jake to defeat him. Navi don't breathe underwater.

The whole fight is underwater and jake takes him down with a rear naked choke? Well, but the guy was no longer breathing, what difference would the lion choke make lol

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BomBom05Dec 17, 2022
A film with no meaning. With slow narration. With the idea of ​​father and son. With an ending referring to the continuation. This movie doesn't need your attention.
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ThejaywhipDec 18, 2022
James Cameron continues his record of being the most overrated director in existence. If you ever see “written by James Cameron” run far far away. The guy can’t create a decent plot to save his life. The real heroes of the movie are theJames Cameron continues his record of being the most overrated director in existence. If you ever see “written by James Cameron” run far far away. The guy can’t create a decent plot to save his life. The real heroes of the movie are the actors and cgi team who worked countless hours to deliver James Cameron’s half baked version of the cats musical in the FernGully Rain forest. Cameron constantly borrows and stitches together ideas that have already been done, and done much better I might add in their originals counterparts. Cameron is becoming more and more like George Lucas…where no one is speaking up to tell him he is past his prime. Sure make an almost 3.5 hour movie about nothing. Totally the people will love being bored out of their minds. And he wants to make more of this overhyped boring, half baked, and borrowed idea of a world? Please just don’t…… Expand
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Pasindu12356Dec 16, 2022
Best movie of the year. Masterpiece. Cgi and vfx are next level. Emotionally.
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The_Man_With_NoDec 16, 2022
It's disappointing that James has made another boring film, at over 3 hours long and the audacity to think people would see this multiple times, James has lost it. The visuals are great, but besides that, nothing else stands out. Avatar: WayIt's disappointing that James has made another boring film, at over 3 hours long and the audacity to think people would see this multiple times, James has lost it. The visuals are great, but besides that, nothing else stands out. Avatar: Way of The Water is about as fun as watching actual water after the first hour and shows off how it has little substance and mostly flash. I don’t know how he managed to make Jake even less interesting in this one and how he’s managed to waste Zoe’s talent, again. I don’t recommend seeing this multiple times or even once, if I didn’t use a gift card to purchase the ticket, I’d be even more upset.… Expand
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TomMondayDec 16, 2022
What’s the point of full 3-D immersion if the technology can’t play the movie without dropping frames? The framerate was so poor (at BFI Imax London even!) that the finale played like stop-motion animation. There’s not much else to the film –What’s the point of full 3-D immersion if the technology can’t play the movie without dropping frames? The framerate was so poor (at BFI Imax London even!) that the finale played like stop-motion animation. There’s not much else to the film – simple emotions played at high volume with very little nuance to the characters or situations. I appreciate that global audiences will see a blockbuster movie that makes such a stark political statement about our own mistreatment of underwater life, but I can’t really recommend the movie. I wish Cameron had all his technology taken away and just focussed on creating a good narrative that doesn’t overreach its grasp.… Expand
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GardoversausageDec 31, 2022
Same story inside a big green room. 3 hours of boring storyline. Should have skip this and waited on TV
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era82Dec 31, 2022
I have no idea what I just watched. Blue people swimming around for over 3 hours. No story, bland forgettable characters - a copy paste of the original one. Even CGI can't save this one. I'd give this a 3/10 if it weren't for the blatantlyI have no idea what I just watched. Blue people swimming around for over 3 hours. No story, bland forgettable characters - a copy paste of the original one. Even CGI can't save this one. I'd give this a 3/10 if it weren't for the blatantly obvious bot posts everywhere, so it's a 0/10… Expand
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GeremiaUrsoDec 16, 2022
Marvelous looking 3D. Even if you would hate the story, you need to see the effects. This is something special, only suitable for a 3D cinema experience. Go and watch it!
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ELISJDec 16, 2022
great story, greateffects, sexy water. Water world was incredible. Best movie I ever seen.
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MercentDec 18, 2022
8/10, but because of the various unfair review bombing, i modified it to 10/10 to balance it out. To the people who say 'good visuals, bad plot', i challenge you to look deeper, not just skin deep; pay attention to the complexity and nuances;8/10, but because of the various unfair review bombing, i modified it to 10/10 to balance it out. To the people who say 'good visuals, bad plot', i challenge you to look deeper, not just skin deep; pay attention to the complexity and nuances; pay attention to the themes and symbolism; pay attention to dialogues, both spoken and unspoken. It will probably take you a few re-watch to catch all of them; i too need re-watch to catch some of the nuances, like those between Spider and his father. Just like Avatar 1, people who do not pay attention or are less spiritually inclined will fail to experience the catharsis; it is a shame really… Expand
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jsavage21Dec 31, 2022
After the first one broke ground with new and exciting visuals, cutting edge cgi and an intriguing world that emerges the viewer, the sequel “The Way of the Water” comes across as a cheaper copy and paste of the original with a very thinAfter the first one broke ground with new and exciting visuals, cutting edge cgi and an intriguing world that emerges the viewer, the sequel “The Way of the Water” comes across as a cheaper copy and paste of the original with a very thin story, many cliche and tropie characters and just not that compelling of a story. Unbelievable amount of money spent on a somewhat forgettable experience.… Expand
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kpowkaDec 16, 2022
It's great sequel of the first part of Avatar. I so proud, that I saw it in Cinema. I have a lot of questions about all new characters and I believe I will have answers in future. It's perfect cast of fishing rod for next parts. I was sittingIt's great sequel of the first part of Avatar. I so proud, that I saw it in Cinema. I have a lot of questions about all new characters and I believe I will have answers in future. It's perfect cast of fishing rod for next parts. I was sitting in my armchair in the cinema and my heart was beating so fast in the beginning, in the middle. I think I had this heart bit all movie, so I like it and waited it. So James, please, I'm waiting with a gasp next part of Avatar. The music, the plot, the actors, the picture with high quality. I like all in one this second part of my favourite world of Na'vi!… Expand
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fallspectrumDec 17, 2022
Those who enjoyed the visually stunning world building and technical accomplishments of the first film should appreciate this extension into more of Pandora. I liked the action, and felt that the battles were for the most part gratifying.Those who enjoyed the visually stunning world building and technical accomplishments of the first film should appreciate this extension into more of Pandora. I liked the action, and felt that the battles were for the most part gratifying. While some aspects of the plot could have been more tangible.. I didn't have my expectations set too high in this arena based on the first film. Despite the flaws that anyone could pull out of the plot.. The total effort of everyone who worked on this should be applauded. I'm thankful for The Way of Water, and the resulting inspiration that will be translated into other productions in the future.… Expand
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chrisvbDec 16, 2022
basically a tech demo. story is boring and kind of preachy. the graphics aren't enough to justify the theater price
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Majorcritic25Dec 16, 2022
One of the best theatrical experiences I have had in a while. The film is long and the script is just alright, but the acting and the worldbuilding and the action are top-tier. Ignore the trolls. See this movie.
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Thelog32Dec 17, 2022
Another banger from James Cameron. It’s a beautiful movie with a level of depth and character that the other blockbusters can never achieve.
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ZesuDec 17, 2022
Дуже сподобався фільм, сюжет в принципі нічим особливим не здивував (всі фільми зараз по шаблону), проте дуже мальовничий твір, сидів з відкритим ротом.. картинка ну дуже вже якісна.. не певен чи 10 років очікування продовження були тогоДуже сподобався фільм, сюжет в принципі нічим особливим не здивував (всі фільми зараз по шаблону), проте дуже мальовничий твір, сидів з відкритим ротом.. картинка ну дуже вже якісна.. не певен чи 10 років очікування продовження були того варті, але мені сподобалося і я можу сміливо рекомендувати цей фільм до перегляду!… Expand
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PH-BSBDec 29, 2022
Such a disappointment, after the first avatar being so good. The movie is three hours long, but feels like a decade. It feels like they wanted a long movie, but there is just not enough there for three hours, so it gets boring, with lots ofSuch a disappointment, after the first avatar being so good. The movie is three hours long, but feels like a decade. It feels like they wanted a long movie, but there is just not enough there for three hours, so it gets boring, with lots of nonsense jumps. But if you are looking for beautiful eye-catching visual effects, and don't really care about the story, this is for you.… Expand
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TVJerryDec 17, 2022
This film runs 3:12: There's less than an hour of plot, several hours of cool creatures and places, then one battle at the end. The story is set 10 years after the original. The Sully family lives happily in their beautifully natural world,This film runs 3:12: There's less than an hour of plot, several hours of cool creatures and places, then one battle at the end. The story is set 10 years after the original. The Sully family lives happily in their beautifully natural world, until the "sky people" (Earthlings) descend on Pandora to mine its resources. Meanwhile, a soldier from the last mission is after the family (in his new hybrid half-Na'vi form). This drives the family to seek refuge with their neighboring waterborne tribes. Since the first film was so visually dazzling, we're expecting more of that here. There is certainly lots of appealing imagery, but it's not as impactful. Even with the excellent motion capture, it's hard to relate to the blue creatures on an emotional level. Still, this tells a compelling story with a strong final battle and plenty of visual appeal.… Expand
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BarnyDec 27, 2022
Let's be honest here, most people who voted 5 or above did it for the VFX, they missed the rest. The problem is a movie is first and foremost a story brought to life by actors. Here the story is more than lacking, it's pompous, childish andLet's be honest here, most people who voted 5 or above did it for the VFX, they missed the rest. The problem is a movie is first and foremost a story brought to life by actors. Here the story is more than lacking, it's pompous, childish and ridiculous. Should the absence of a story (and with massive inconsistencies) supported by gorgeous computer work be rewarded? In my opinion, the answer is no and as long as we rate highly these kind of products, we will only be served this kind of garbage.… Expand
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DiscussionaqueoDec 19, 2022
I liked it. It was a bit long, especially in the middle. At over 3 hours there's a lot of story lines that could have been shortened (not even cut), and it would have been fine. A lot of people apparently don't like the dialog, but have theyI liked it. It was a bit long, especially in the middle. At over 3 hours there's a lot of story lines that could have been shortened (not even cut), and it would have been fine. A lot of people apparently don't like the dialog, but have they seen the first film? "Eeya.. she listened!" has to be one of the corniest pieces of dialog ever, but it worked. If you liked the first film, you'll like this one.… Expand
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Brent_MarchantDec 17, 2022
As the long-awaited sequel to director James Cameron’s 2009 megahit sci-fi/fantasy blockbuster, “Avatar: The Way of Water” has been one of 2022’s most anticipated releases. And, for the most part, it’s a visually stunning and modestlyAs the long-awaited sequel to director James Cameron’s 2009 megahit sci-fi/fantasy blockbuster, “Avatar: The Way of Water” has been one of 2022’s most anticipated releases. And, for the most part, it’s a visually stunning and modestly entertaining piece of cinema. But is it the masterpiece everyone has been anxiously waiting for? Hardly. While the film is long on style (it truly is gorgeous to look at), it comes up short on substance. The script is the main problem here, telling a tale that’s not overly engaging or insightful (certainly much less so than its more compelling predecessor) and full of story threads that either regurgitate material from the original or borrow from a variety of other sources, both narratively and visually. Then there’s the runtime, coming in at a whopping 3:13:00, far, far longer than it needs to be, especially in the overly protracted closing hour. The action sequences become a bit tiresome and gratuitous after a while, and other segments feel like a polished travelogue for the Pandora Chamber of Commerce. What’s more, there are storylines left unresolved, making this a picture that can’t fully live up to being a standalone entity (one of my moviemaking pet peeves). To its credit, though, the picture’s pacing is surprisingly tolerable for a film of this length, and it makes excellent use of its 3D technology (perhaps better than any other movie in which I’ve seen it employed in recent years). Still, for an offering that’s been 13 years in the making, I expected something a little fresher and more inventive than this. But, for those who can’t get enough of this franchise, this installment should satisfy nicely. And, if not, fans can look forward to three more sequels scheduled to be released over the next six years (though I’m not sure how many of them I’ll be seeing).… Expand
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trevor1981Dec 21, 2022
Jim Cameron is the man who always has the creative power to shape the Hollywood, and with his new creation he sets the bar even higher!
Well worth all the wait!
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joefurlanDec 20, 2022
If you loved the first one, you will love this one. I did and I do. Most fun I've had in the theater since the last Avatar movie. Look I loved Dune, loved Bladerunner 2049 but this is a different deal. It's at once lighter and more gutIf you loved the first one, you will love this one. I did and I do. Most fun I've had in the theater since the last Avatar movie. Look I loved Dune, loved Bladerunner 2049 but this is a different deal. It's at once lighter and more gut wrenching. Since everything is political these days, here's the deal... people on the right will **** about the woo woo earth Goddess religion, the "noble savage", "native people good/America/military/Corporations/white people bad" angle, and the "save the planet" stuff while people on the left will decry the patriarchal society, the testosterone filled, strong, positive male characters, the emphasis on children and family stuff. Meanwhile movie snobs will say the classic heroic plot is too cookie cutter and shallow. I say, check your politics at the door and show up for one of the most amazing action adventure stories ever brought to the screen. Gorgeous, funny, heart felt and unique. Absolute 10 out of 10 for me!… Expand
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egoBorderDec 23, 2022
I'm being extra harsh on this movie because after an uninspired first entry this sequel needed to be something more, but it fails to rise to that call. What we have here is a serviceable but very forgettable continuation of Pandora's drama.I'm being extra harsh on this movie because after an uninspired first entry this sequel needed to be something more, but it fails to rise to that call. What we have here is a serviceable but very forgettable continuation of Pandora's drama. I found myself often thinking back on those crappy WB shows because the writing here really is that basic. So while this might be a decent hangover/flu rental it will disappoint anyone trying to engage.… Expand
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SoulWarfareDec 18, 2022
In 2009, I watched Avatar, the $2 billion movie that used the papyrus font as its logo, in IMAX 3D. It was a wild experience as I have never seen such amazing CGI in a film. James Cameron, the director, then announced he was making 3-4In 2009, I watched Avatar, the $2 billion movie that used the papyrus font as its logo, in IMAX 3D. It was a wild experience as I have never seen such amazing CGI in a film. James Cameron, the director, then announced he was making 3-4 sequels to Avatar which was kind of baffling. 13 years later, we finally get a sequel. Was the sequel worth the wait?

Firstly, the visuals of this movie are somehow even more amazing than the first film. The forest of Pandora looks more stunning than it did 13 years ago; the advance in technology is very evident. The scenes in the water look gorgeous and so real that it's hard to believe it is CGI at times. One thing with the first movie was that it felt like live-action people were in a green screen room. Avatar: The Way of Water is mostly CGI with live-action blended in. We see live-action characters move in the same scene as CGI characters and interact with one another like living beings. It didn't give that green-screen feeling, which was awesome. I also love the world-building and design of the world. There are water-based Navi clans with looks and customs that are different from the forest Navi. You can see it in their skin colour and the design of their hands and tails. The sea creatures also have great designs with their own rules and how they operate. It was clear a lot of thought was put into everything. The original 2 main characters, Jake and Neytiri, return from the 1st film but they are not the main focus this time. The main characters are their kids with Sigourney Weaver returning but playing as one of those kid characters instead. I was a little worried as kid characters tend to be annoying but I think the writer did a good job of making the kids not completely annoying. Sigourney is surprisingly convincing as a young kid and I was interested to see more of her character in the future. I think James succeeds in making us care more about these new characters than he did in Avatar 1. Jake, despite not being at the forefront this time, has his character arc. He is no longer the fearless leader he was in the 1st film as he now has 4 kids to take care of. His priority is different and he struggles with that. Stephen Lang also returns as the antagonist, Colonel Miles, again despite dying in the 1st film. He was very one-dimensional in the 1st Avatar but here they do try to give him some more depth which I appreciate.

However, Neytiri is unfortunately very sideline in this sequel. She is barely relevant until the end of the movie and even then, she doesn't have any character arc. If anything, I feel like her character somehow feels worse here. One thing I struggled with in the 1st film was remembering names including that of the main characters. Unfortunately, I still have this issue in The Way of Water. This is thanks to the fact that a character's name only ever seems to be mentioned once and never again which makes it difficult to remember anyone. For example, Kate Winslet of Titanic fame is in this movie but I wouldn't be able to tell you what her character's name was for the life of me. In terms of the story, it's very simple and by the book. It is about the kids learning the customs of a clan and struggling to fit in which sounds awfully similar to the 1st film or a high school drama. The plot works fine but it is very bland and predictable. Every cliché and trope you see from a coming-of-age story is here. The movie is also really long with a run time of 192 minutes. I'm not sure the plot justified that run time as there were many moments where a lot doesn't happen and could've been cut to reduce the runtime. James Horner, the original composer of Avatar, passed away and was thus replaced by Simon Franglen. Simon does a serviceable job but the music score is just not very memorable compared to Jame's music score. The best soundtrack in The Way of Water is the ones that were reused. Overall, Avatar: The Way of Water is a proper cinematic experience. Yes, the movie's plot and characters aren't that memorable but the visuals are truly amazing. In an era where it feels like we get a lot of poorly made CGI, it is a breath of fresh air to have a movie that has beautiful-looking CGI for what feels like the entire movie! Watching in it cinema with IMAX 3D was a terrific experience and it is the best way to watch Avatar: The Way of Water. I'm thoroughly looking forward to the sequels!… Expand
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MrPajamasDec 17, 2022
Unfortunately, the sequel was already weaker for me. The first part had a lot of flair for me in all respects. It was something completely new for me and nice to watch and that applies here as well of course. It definitely does, but itUnfortunately, the sequel was already weaker for me. The first part had a lot of flair for me in all respects. It was something completely new for me and nice to watch and that applies here as well of course. It definitely does, but it doesn't apply as much for me anymore, because the water world, while not bad, doesn't hold a candle to Pandora, which I certainly enjoyed more. I also liked more of the characters because the previous episode was mainly Jake and Neytiri and here they added the kids and they didn't really grab me, or at least not nearly as much as the previous aforementioned pair. Other than that, I enjoyed in the first one how she was Pandora at times and Jake as a person at times, which is no longer the case here. The action was cool, but again I have to mention the previous episode where in my opinion it was better. What didn't please me was the music, because unfortunately it was the same in places and that just reminded me of scenes from the first one, which I liked better. The same music is probably the worst thing about this movie for me because even though some parts were visually nice, they didn't impress me as much because of the music, which was the same. I'm constantly comparing the second movie to the first, but unfortunately I can't help it. The first one won me over, but the second one didn't. I'm not saying it was a bad movie. But unfortunately it appealed to me much, much less than its predecessor. However, it's still nice to look at visually and still offers some good action sequences. For me, a good movie to recommend and maybe even grab you if you love the underwater world and water in general. Personally though, I prefer 2009's Pandora, which charmed me and more importantly it was definitely easier to get the viewer's attention back then as it was something new and came with 3D for the first time. The second one had a harder time and wasn't as successful in my eyes as the first one.… Expand
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royalguy07Dec 17, 2022
This was a big time movie ass movie, takes a few minutes to adjust to higher framerate but the movie has it all and is so beautifully shot and rendered that I had a truly wonderful time.
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DieguitoRDec 17, 2022
Um filme que emociona e fascina aqueles que são aficionados em filmes futuristas em mundos distante, um dos filmes que utilizam de forma genial a tecnologia 3D.
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Lights-camera-aDec 19, 2022
Captivating visuals, Awesome story line, amazing climax and make it a perfect watch
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faikschmidtDec 16, 2022
the best audio-visual experience I've ever had in my life... Please watch this movie in the best possible movie theater you can, to get the full experience
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Baba_GuruDec 16, 2022
STUPENDOUSO FANTABULOUS SHAANDAAR VFX AUR BEHTAREEN SPELLBOUND DIRECTION..
HATTS OFFF TO JAMES CAMERON AND TEAm
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MIW_Fan570Dec 16, 2022
Great Movie just as good as the original James Cameron did it again with over a decade since the first one
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szaskeDec 16, 2022
Incredible film. I caught myself smiling so many times saying to myself "God damn that's cool". Nobody makes movies like James Cameron. I was initially concerned about most of the cast being children, but it really worked here. I was amazingIncredible film. I caught myself smiling so many times saying to myself "God damn that's cool". Nobody makes movies like James Cameron. I was initially concerned about most of the cast being children, but it really worked here. I was amazing at how much I cared about these characters. Zoe Saldana really steals the show here. When she goes Beast Mode the whole audience cheered. And as many people mentioned this HAS to be seen in IMAX 3D.… Expand
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miggymigsDec 16, 2022
I enjoyed it just as much as the first one. If you hated that one, this one won’t change your mind.

James Cameron is masterful storyteller, subtly laying out all the seemingly disconnected puzzle pieces before placing them altogether. HeI enjoyed it just as much as the first one. If you hated that one, this one won’t change your mind.

James Cameron is masterful storyteller, subtly laying out all the seemingly disconnected puzzle pieces before placing them altogether. He stacks internal conflict on external conflict over and over again without it feeling contrived. As the tension builds, so does the desire for a payoff and he delivers. In particular, the reaction of one of the man angry parents.

His characters are always volitional, and if they turn passive, they take a back seat to the other characters driving the action.

All of Cameron’s storytelling prowess is on display here. Avatar 2 is not the greatest story ever told nor is the plot particularly innovative, but it is a well oiled machine built to deliver a moving and memorable outcome. I really enjoyed it and will definitely see it again.… Expand
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Rhaz_Dec 16, 2022
Entertaining, but safe. Wish I wanted to rate it higher.

Saw this in 3D and can say that Cameron has again delivered on realism providing another great example of what 3D can be. That said, sometimes the spectacle of it all felt over the topEntertaining, but safe. Wish I wanted to rate it higher.

Saw this in 3D and can say that Cameron has again delivered on realism providing another great example of what 3D can be. That said, sometimes the spectacle of it all felt over the top and less immersive than it's predecessor. In a lot of ways the plot hit all the same notes as the 1st while adding some new elements that will surely be expanded upon in future installments. That said, I fail to see how these new elements alone are enough of a hook to keep fans returning to theaters for the large number of subsequent films planned. Only time will tell.

All in all, I was entertained, but still left wanting more.… Expand
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BushakDec 22, 2022
Avatar 2 really overcame my expectations, 3+ hours long movie and it was never boring, really love what they did to the story line. The effects were awesome, now i get why it took so long to make.
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MeGa909Dec 16, 2022
No plot, just effects. The first part is much more interesting!!!
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acekingkingDec 16, 2022
Movie is meh, but since James Cameron is beyond full of himself, I give it a 1
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devgreDec 16, 2022
Not only a visual spectacle, this visit to Pandora follows a story that is charged with emotion and has invested me even deeper into this universe!
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meltwichDec 16, 2022
I enjoyed it. Some parts were a little rushed, and the pacing was odd at the beginning, but overall an enjoyable movie.

I hope they release a version where the whole movie is in HFR, not just sections. The movie hits it’s stride when theI enjoyed it. Some parts were a little rushed, and the pacing was odd at the beginning, but overall an enjoyable movie.

I hope they release a version where the whole movie is in HFR, not just sections.

The movie hits it’s stride when the setting changes to the islands. The water scenes are expertly shot and crafted. The plot could use another hour of movie time; to be honest.… Expand
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johnnny300Dec 16, 2022
Absolutely beautiful. Was worth the 13 year wait, James Cameron has done it again. Best movie ever !!!! Made me cry so much
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fantasyDec 16, 2022
Warning in that this movie is not suitable for children! The visual effects are breathtaking. That's the good news. The bad news is that the movie is 3 boring hours long and plays out like watching a bloodthirsty video game. The white manWarning in that this movie is not suitable for children! The visual effects are breathtaking. That's the good news. The bad news is that the movie is 3 boring hours long and plays out like watching a bloodthirsty video game. The white man is bad as he destroys the environment, innocent animals and children. Yes children. It reminds you of cowboys killing the red men Indians but in Avatar substitute blue for red. That pretty much sums it up but why not throw in some bad whale hunters without compassion who torture and kill a mother whale with her calf alongside. All for a test tube of magic elixir so why not make whales extinct. And what would a James Cameron movie be without the Titanic sinking as he even incorporates that into his farce. I was waiting for Celine Dion to start singing the heart will go on.… Expand
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vgmkyleDec 16, 2022
James Cameron was great at making movies at one point, but now he panders to the woke and the brain-dead with his extremely simplistic scripts and boring characters. Not only that but his obscene and almost pompous fetish with water hasJames Cameron was great at making movies at one point, but now he panders to the woke and the brain-dead with his extremely simplistic scripts and boring characters. Not only that but his obscene and almost pompous fetish with water has overtaken the quality of his movies. We get it. You want to drown your talent.… Expand
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sirensynapseDec 17, 2022
Pretty crap. Pretty boring. Pretty pointless. Cowboys and blue indians again, all woke and preachy for you. It's kind of disgusting watching something that is 60% CGI; creepy.
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mickrussomDec 19, 2022
they are spending massive money sending brigades of people to shill this total mess of a movie. the navi look like mentally retarded inbred idiots.
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JYDOT77Dec 19, 2022
9 for the effects effort, but HFR is still horrible and is not helped by constant switching between that and normal FR. Negative points for story - the cast is let down massively by it, but I don't believe the foundations are good. Soft soft9 for the effects effort, but HFR is still horrible and is not helped by constant switching between that and normal FR. Negative points for story - the cast is let down massively by it, but I don't believe the foundations are good. Soft soft sci-fi (read - don't think about it). Like the equivalent of lift music - sci-fi for people who don't like sci-fi. 'Look! Really tall blue human tribes and whales that talk and everything is connected and nice humans try to make it better but bad humans are selfish and want to smash everything, etc. etc. If you're between 8 and 16 you may absolutely love it though? Just watch Prey instead. Says everything Avatar tries to without even trying. Someone put Cameron out to pasture now. Cynical box office grab.… Expand
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Satanski666Dec 19, 2022
Pregnant woman fighting... Yeah, giving immature girls ideas such as this, is totally not gonna end with some tragedy at some point. Hollywood is getting stupider from movie to movie.
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Uh_OhDec 17, 2022
I enjoyed it a lot more than the first. The visuals sucked me in from start to finish as before .Excited for the next installment.
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Orphen1989Dec 18, 2022
Es lo mismo de siempre pero con los mejores efectos gráficos creados hasta la fecha pero realmente en historia no hay nada que sorprendida...
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AlphaRebelDec 19, 2022
This movie is dumb..... and very enjoyable. I actually think the story is a little stronger then the first movie although it's pretty painfully obvious that James Cameron has dragged the setting to the area he's most comfortable in,This movie is dumb..... and very enjoyable. I actually think the story is a little stronger then the first movie although it's pretty painfully obvious that James Cameron has dragged the setting to the area he's most comfortable in, underwater, and he's pulled out all the tools from his bag and liberally using aspects from The Abyss, Titanic, Aliens from the deep etc. Going to see it in 3d imax after xmas so it might just end up being mind-blowing like the first one was visually.… Expand
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