Avatar: The Way of Water

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PopsyaraDec 25, 2022

I will agree with those people who doesnt like the story side of this movie, yeah it's to simple and shallow. But emotional and visual parts of the movie - absolutley incredible.

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samusmaster64Dec 17, 2022

There has been so much conversation about the cultural impact of "Avatar" recently, as superheroes dominated the last decade of pop culture in a way that allowed people to forget the Na'vi. Watching "Avatar: The Way of Water," I was remindedThere has been so much conversation about the cultural impact of "Avatar" recently, as superheroes dominated the last decade of pop culture in a way that allowed people to forget the Na'vi. Watching "Avatar: The Way of Water," I was reminded of how impersonal the Hollywood machine has become over the last few decades and how often the blockbusters that truly make an impact on the form have displayed the personal touch of their creator. Think of how the biggest and best films of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg couldn't have been made by anyone else. "Avatar: The Way of Water" is a James Cameron blockbuster, through and through.… Expand

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max1cDec 20, 2022

Review in one word: Disappointment. If you see this at IMAX, visually it's fantastic. But the plot is awful. I can't believe this is the best they could come up with after 10 years. A type 2 civilization of humans getting annihilated by someReview in one word: Disappointment. If you see this at IMAX, visually it's fantastic. But the plot is awful. I can't believe this is the best they could come up with after 10 years. A type 2 civilization of humans getting annihilated by some aborigines with bows doesn't make any sense. The handcuffs that can just be cut with a knife? If you don't think much about it, the movie is enjoyable. But as soon you see all the plot holes the movie becomes meaningless.… Expand

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isg1983Dec 19, 2022

Decent movie but it should NOT be this long and everyone around me thinks the same

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moviemitch96Dec 17, 2022

Well the long wait is finally over. 13 years after the 2009 global phenomenon took the world and box office by storm, James Cameron delivers with this long belated sequel. Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) is now a Na'vi and living on PandoraWell the long wait is finally over. 13 years after the 2009 global phenomenon took the world and box office by storm, James Cameron delivers with this long belated sequel. Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) is now a Na'vi and living on Pandora among the Omaticaya clan as their leader alongside Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) and their children. However, an old and familiar threat rises that threatens their home and family once again, forcing them to turn to another clan of water-dwelling Na'vi for help, and along the way, they learn to embrace the way of water (corny pun intended.) I had somewhat high hopes for this, seeing as it's been so long since the original film, and all this time I've been eagerly awaiting and anticipating to see what Cameron might do next with this spectacle of a world that he practically created from the ground up. Admittedly, I was also curious to see if he'd be able to craft a more decent story this time around too, seeing as the first film's writing/story wasn't exactly the strongest or most original material (a lot of it to this day still feels an awful lot like 'Dances With Wolves' in space.) The final results are almost exactly what I expected them to be however: a visually dazzling experience albeit with highly uninspired and derivative storytelling. The film's story not only very obviously borrows and follows several of the first film's plot points and tropes beat for beat (even down to the same musical score cues), but it also can't help but feel highly derivative of several other classic films and properties in several scenes and moments, ranging from everything from 'The Lion King ', 'Jaws', and even the just-released 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', which also felt like an 'Avatar' wannabe of a film in its own right, but I digress. I will say that the emphasis on the familial aspect in this film is genuinely touching, and you really do feel for Jake and his family often times throughout the film, and Worthington and Saldana both give solid and dedicated performances here. The previous film's villain Stephen Lang also returns in a rather unexpected way, and he also has his fair share of intense scenes and showdowns with the heroes. Seeing Sigourney Weaver here in a different role as a new Na'vi character was also somewhat unusual, but worked much better than I initially thought it would. Kate Winslet also delivers a commanding presence onscreen whenever we see her character. The action scenes throughout are also very well-crafted, particularly the final battle, which offers some genuinely tense moments throughout that I couldn't help but be reminded of another certain Cameron film that involved a famous sinking ship (*hint hint*) Last but far from least, the visuals and grand world of Pandora, both land and water, are the real star of the show of course. If not his scriptwriting abilities, never doubt Cameron's visual storytelling abilities, because the CGI and effects here do NOT disappoint! Seriously, see this bad boy in IMAX if you can! It's well worth the extra cost! Every tiny and obscure little detail onscreen is so unbelievably vibrant and fully realized! It truly has to be seen to be believed! Overall, another thinly-written and uninspired story that can't help but make the film feel a little too much like 'Avatar: Greatest Hits/Moments Playlist' at times certainly didn't spoil my mesmerization thanks entirely to the absolutely beautiful, grand, and lush visuals that Cameron never disappoints with. All things considered, it still was pretty fun returning to Pandora after such a long wait.… Expand

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Jim222001Feb 6, 2023

Despite being a very long movie Avatar: The Way of the Water at times is a superior sequel. That is more beautiful to look at “especially in IMAX 3D.” With some better action and adventure.
The movie might even manage to make the AvatarDespite being a very long movie Avatar: The Way of the Water at times is a superior sequel. That is more beautiful to look at “especially in IMAX 3D.” With some better action and adventure.
The movie might even manage to make the Avatar haters fans. Even if James Cameron doesn’t have something so good on his hands. That he can drag it out to seven movies.… Expand

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Alternative4Jan 1, 2023

Sanctimonious drivel filled with plotholes and assspulls galore. Narratively **** with the only thing carrying it the animations. Might as well have watched a movie without any dialogue driven forward by beautiful set pieces and a sequence ofSanctimonious drivel filled with plotholes and assspulls galore. Narratively **** with the only thing carrying it the animations. Might as well have watched a movie without any dialogue driven forward by beautiful set pieces and a sequence of gunshots and explosions going off at different times during the 3 hour drag.… Expand

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AlexDionisio1Dec 18, 2022

Spectacular and immersive! In depth in more ways than one! Excellent to say the least.

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adrii9715Dec 18, 2022

Avatar The Way of Water es la continuación perfecta de una de las mejores películas de la primera década de los 2000. Con casi 4 años de desarrollo de una cámara para grabar bajo el agua, un año de desarrollo de años de contexto de Pandora,Avatar The Way of Water es la continuación perfecta de una de las mejores películas de la primera década de los 2000. Con casi 4 años de desarrollo de una cámara para grabar bajo el agua, un año de desarrollo de años de contexto de Pandora, entrenamiento de los actores, etc. Llega, 13 años después, El camino del agua.

Voy a estructurar la crítica por puntos, como a mi me gusta (sin spoilers).

- Nivel técnico: es el gran punto fuerte de esta saga. El peak de la tecnología aumenta cuando sale avatar. Esta película es la nueva referente de la tecnología en el cine.
- A nivel visual: es un espectáculo, combinación de colores, entornos, movimientos de cámara. James Cameron es un genio en muchos géneros de películas y sabe dónde poner la cámara en escenas románticas, dramáticas, de acción, de aventura, DE TODO.
- Narrativa: simpleza no es lo mismo que cutrez o malo. Como la primera, la trama es simple: humanos vs nativos. Me sigue pareciendo muy interesante porque de nuevo, tenemos que aprender acerca de Pandora, y el tercer acto del film es una genial película de acción.
- Personajes: Nos presentan a la familia de los Sully y nuevas tribus de Na'vi, con nuevas relaciones, nuevas formas de relacionarse con Eiwa y está a la altura de la presentación de los Omatikaya en la primera.
- Soundtrack: Desgraciadamente, James Horner falleció y no ha podido seguir trabajando en la OST de Avatar. Se nota la falta de Horner, aun teniendo temas interesantes.

En general, una película excelente, que en días en los que se va al cine solo a ver Marvel, se agradece. Más si es una experiencia fantástica como esta.… Expand

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vijay11Dec 16, 2022

not better than first one but great visuals,action
definitely will watch again and cant wait for avatar 3

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Sean2232Dec 16, 2022

Jimmy Cams has done it again. HOORAH. Seriously tho go see this in dolby or imax. It’s gonna blow you away.

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AuntoriousDec 20, 2022

Visually stunning and i honestly thought the story would be another cliche one, but i was wrong I enjoyed the entire movie eventhough it was quite long it was worth it. Hope Camron produce all 5 movies as he planned rather than 3. Hope thisVisually stunning and i honestly thought the story would be another cliche one, but i was wrong I enjoyed the entire movie eventhough it was quite long it was worth it. Hope Camron produce all 5 movies as he planned rather than 3. Hope this goes pass 2 Billion Dollar mark.… Expand

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denis_MXMVDec 21, 2022

Watched film today with my wife. What an incredible experience! Definitely gonna watch it one more time in coming weeks. Maybe in IMAX the second time.
I watched first film when I was at elementary school. I waited nearly 13 years for theWatched film today with my wife. What an incredible experience! Definitely gonna watch it one more time in coming weeks. Maybe in IMAX the second time.
I watched first film when I was at elementary school. I waited nearly 13 years for the seconds. Finally! Solid 10/10 from me… Expand

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KevinyTDec 16, 2022

I loved this movie, if your parameters to rate a movie is Story, Scenario, Effects, Soundtrack, Originally, you must rate 10 to this movie, see it in 3D.

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OneTrueOpinionDec 19, 2022

the whale with the missing fin is the real hero of this movie. The ocean was amazing. the children characters were mostly not that annoying. the last hour of the movie is a non stop thrill ride. put that on a poster

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Darkula666Dec 18, 2022

Too much testosterone!!!!

Genius David Cameron said that testosterone is a poison all men should remove from their bodies. Jake sully is obviously on high testosterone, just I find it annoying that David isn’t a man of his word! Why can’tToo much testosterone!!!!

Genius David Cameron said that testosterone is a poison all men should remove from their bodies.

Jake sully is obviously on high testosterone, just I find it annoying that David isn’t a man of his word! Why can’t he write hero’s that are skinny, docile, weak and just allow the bad guys to win? I mean come on!

+ best CGI in existence + pretty water and fish + no real woke BS - testosterone in all heros - just too many alpha males - 3 hours could have been 2 maybe 2.5… Expand

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VoidedsoulDec 20, 2022

Solid movie Dolby Atmos 3D is amazing. Can't wait to watch it again on my OLED and see the colors really pop.

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Jp2017Dec 18, 2022

Amazing film James is truly an artist with what he does this movie had me from the beginning! Doesn’t force anything and I love it! Wish more movies would be this good!

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JayQuirozDec 17, 2022

James Cameron simply understands how to entertain and inspire and yet also remind us in the most creative way possible that humanity's need for innovation and evolution is destructive. The Way Of Water is 3 and a half hours long and yet I wasJames Cameron simply understands how to entertain and inspire and yet also remind us in the most creative way possible that humanity's need for innovation and evolution is destructive. The Way Of Water is 3 and a half hours long and yet I was disappointed when it ended because what he has set up for Avatar 3 with Jake and his family and his new tribe has so much insane potential and I personally can't wait. Mark me down for whatever day, whatever time, whatever world, I will be there for Avatar 3. Congratulations to all involved on this masterpiece and YES it was worth the long wait for me! … Expand

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QUAID300Dec 17, 2022

The movie itself is probably about a 5 out of 10 but the visuals are phenomenal and so emmersive thay you feel at times like you are in the world. I saw it in Dolby 3d so It was top quality, I do not recommemd seeing it anything but a goodThe movie itself is probably about a 5 out of 10 but the visuals are phenomenal and so emmersive thay you feel at times like you are in the world. I saw it in Dolby 3d so It was top quality, I do not recommemd seeing it anything but a good 3d theater, preferable dolby.… Expand

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Fuad_RMNMDec 17, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Visually Amazing but sadly Too Long

This time, I made an exception by havin an expectation bout this movie. Ofc, its coz this is directed by one of the greatest directors in Hollywood, James Cameron. Luckily, this movie reaches my expectation.

This movie is a sequel to the previous movie with a plot in Pandora Planet, full of alien races named Avatar. After the failure of the human race to take over the planet, some of them seek revenge for a rebellious human officer, Jake Sully who is actually siding with them rather than the human race. Then, this movie is about Jake Sully's famz survival from human revenge.

What I love about this movie are the visuals, audio, and magical world. Ofc, it happens because the previous movie also gives these to the audiences. So, it reaches the audience's expectations including mine. But, the best thing is visual. Feels very magical and mesmerizing. From the beginning, the movie also gives a blueish world all the time. To make it better, it gives us fictional ethnic culture including voices that are kinda like an animal wants to bite, lol. Besides that, the best plot happens when the ending is narrated through 3 different plots which each different struggles. I didn’t expect this and might be similar to the Titanic movie coz happened in the water too.

Sadly, this movie is too long. More than 3 hrs? Why? I keep wondering about this movie's duration. I didn’t think it deserve that long. Perhaps, 2-2.5 hrs still plausible. I drank coffee before watching but sadly I feel so sleepy when starting around 2 hrs, lol. Besides that, this movie so year-end vibes because bring family issues and their importance of them. Tbh, I get bored with this but no offense, it’s a purely subjective opinion.

The bottom line, this movie perfectly has amazing visuals! The ending was also great! The best starter pack are coffee, chips or snack or popcorn, Dolby atmos studio, and maybe IMAX? Perfectly fulfilled our year-end vibes, but sometimes is boring, lol. Great movie to watch! This is a James Cameron artwork! He was the director of Titanic in case u don’t know him, shame on you if u really don’t know HAHA.
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KJ_20Dec 21, 2022

Avatar: The Way of Water is a visual spectacle, often there are moments were the grand titanic visuals with immersive details are often intensely overwhelming for the viewer, they are often able to sheer one away form the plot, and into theAvatar: The Way of Water is a visual spectacle, often there are moments were the grand titanic visuals with immersive details are often intensely overwhelming for the viewer, they are often able to sheer one away form the plot, and into the beauties of pandora. Visually speaking, it's the best out there. In terms of story telling, the movie takes a basic, overused story and puts it in a unique and interesting scenario. It is able to barely juggle all the characters, despite their basic dialogue. Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) steals the show with their emotional and fantastic performance. Honestly, the CGI and visuals are so impressive that one can think it was shot in the future. Dont get me wrong, the script is not perfect, the dialogue is sometimes sketchy, but the drama and intenseness picks up in the unforgettable final act which is stuffed with emotions, explosions and scenes which parallel with Titanic. The movie is an ode to nature, its an ode to cinematography, and its an ode to complex story telling, which sometimes feels perfect, and sometimes feels rushed or overhauled.… Expand

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mishchukvovaDec 17, 2022

The film is technically impressive, but in many points it repeats the first one.But the story is conveyed qualitatively and makes you think

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quittit1Dec 17, 2022

Definitely not as good as the first but still a great movie. How they accomplished the water scenes is miraculous. Not disappointed in my ticket purchase but I hope the next one is better.

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IllumiusDec 19, 2022

Movie is an amazing experience. It’s that type of movie that takes you away from earth for a while and makes you feel a part of the movie and makes you want to watch it again! Best experience I’ve had while watching a movie in a long time

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GorashzDec 20, 2022

Im pleased to say this time the second movie is not destroying the genre, the first... Im happy as well to say i had so much fun watching it ! Love it Love it Love it.

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nnogohkoDec 17, 2022

I really enjoyed Avatar: The Way of Water. I think it is visually stunning, which is ofcourse what everyone says but it's true. People who say this movie isn't good because it is just spectacle with no substance, I think that is unfair to theI really enjoyed Avatar: The Way of Water. I think it is visually stunning, which is ofcourse what everyone says but it's true. People who say this movie isn't good because it is just spectacle with no substance, I think that is unfair to the film. The underwater sequences especially were detailed, I couldn't catch everything even after watching the movie twice. I saw it first in Reald 3D. I wasn't particularly impressed by the 3D with that format but wow I saw it in the laser ultra 3D with the high frame rate the second time and it was simply jawdropping. The images were so crisp, bright, and detailed and the 3D was so immmersive especially during the water sequences and the final battle, it was the best 3D experience I've ever had. The action sequences are truly fantastic and I haven't seen any sequences like this before. I was alittle bit bothered by the high frame rate which gave some of the earlier action sequences a really unnatural video game like feel, but I got used to it. I think the whale thing went on too long and that is when the film drags. 15 to 20 minutes I think could have been shaved off. The story is one we have seen many times before but I didn't really care because it's not the point of this movie or the previous one. I was honestly sad to leave Pandora when the film ended. I wanted the next chapter to start immediately. I cared for the characters more in this movie I genuinely felt emotional in some scenes. I am planning to see it the third time on IMAX 3D and I am definitely seeing it again on the laser ultra screen which just had stunning picture quality.… Expand

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alanpotter17Dec 16, 2022

Não deixa de ser decepcionante ver que o Cameron optou por repetir os mesmos erros do primeiro: fraco como roteiro, forças as lágrimas com a trilha sonora, ações forçadas.
Assim como os erros, os acertos seguem a mesma lógica, e ainda melhor,Não deixa de ser decepcionante ver que o Cameron optou por repetir os mesmos erros do primeiro: fraco como roteiro, forças as lágrimas com a trilha sonora, ações forçadas.
Assim como os erros, os acertos seguem a mesma lógica, e ainda melhor, com cenas para se contemplar de queixo caído, visualmente muito belo. De fato temos a condução de uma história em contornos épicos, e soa até estranho perceber que não houve um acuro com certos personagens (a morte de um deles soa fria e desnecessária). Mas certamente assistir no cinema, em 3D, causará impacto profundo, ainda que em muitos esse recurso já nem funcione mais. A mim funcionou, e mesmo com as derrapadas no roteiro, o filme conseguiu me encantar, tecnicamente falando.… Expand

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ilformiDec 18, 2022

Spettacolare un film che resterà imbattuto fino al prossimo avatar. Trama fantastica che ci fa capire che noi sappiamo creare ma anche distruggere per non parlare degli effetti speciali fantastici mai visti prima

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jamitmanDec 16, 2022

James Cameron has done it again and him and his team takes his time comparing to Marvel LOL. It's a huge masterpiece and this 3D movie is a true cinema event :)

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Ludent_E19Dec 16, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. - Entertaining from start to finish. - Beautiful.
- A little uninterested in Colonel Quaritch's story as an Avatar.. It would have been cool to see a new character such as an assassin or something in this film hunting Sully and his family. - The story is big, and I want all of it, cant wait for the next film!… Expand

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AlexEduardo13Dec 17, 2022

Início sensacional e com resquícios de nostalgia. Do meio para frente fica bastante arrastado em alguns momentos. Em questão de imagem é quase incomparável.

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AlmaznidaynDec 17, 2022

The film goes on for a long time, so I'm very tired and I'm too lazy to write a review, sorry.

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LudvigfromItalyDec 17, 2022

3 ore e 15 passate velocissime
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-Trama scorrevole , senza grandi pretese , colpi di scena -Effetti 3D e speciali di altissimo livello e il 3D non mi ha dato problemi agli occhi(lo ho delicati a causa di una patologia cronica -Tratta di3 ore e 15 passate velocissime
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-Trama scorrevole , senza grandi pretese , colpi di scena
-Effetti 3D e speciali di altissimo livello e il 3D non mi ha dato problemi agli occhi(lo ho delicati a causa di una patologia cronica -Tratta di tematiche anche attuali e in maniera leggera
- Un po' di effetto sopresa c'è stato,non come il primo avatar di james cameron
Contro Avrei gradito più spiegazioni su alcune questioni
Probabilmente ha il difetto di essere ik classico film di intermezzo che fa da preludio a qualcosa di più importwnte
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Lucifer_1Dec 18, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The concept is diverted towards family emotions, which is cool, but it is more of visual wonder.… Expand

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AnavitarDec 18, 2022

Great movie 10/10. Graphics at the highest level, I don’t understand why the experts gave only 69 points

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lukerybak12Dec 18, 2022

True cinematic masterpiece that can be enjoyed by all whether you were a fan of the original or not.

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ElijahSmithDec 18, 2022

This movie stands out as one of the best this year. The only real contender for this title is Black panther. James Cameron has yet again provided an incredible movie going experience with the soundtrack, vfx, and incredible world buildingThis movie stands out as one of the best this year. The only real contender for this title is Black panther. James Cameron has yet again provided an incredible movie going experience with the soundtrack, vfx, and incredible world building that was present in the first one. Though the story was a little lacking, I believe the beautiful visuals and interesting characters make up for it. All in all this movie is near perfect in my book and I reckon it to anyone that was even remotely interested in the original film.… Expand

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Samg1234Dec 18, 2022

Amazing film honestly, the visuals were way beyond anything else we have seen before, you cared about the characters, you felt strong emotions when certain characters were in certain situations, I wont say any spoilers. It felt like a movieAmazing film honestly, the visuals were way beyond anything else we have seen before, you cared about the characters, you felt strong emotions when certain characters were in certain situations, I wont say any spoilers. It felt like a movie straight out of the early 2000s, no forced diveristy and political agenda comments or narrative, none of that **** literally just story, an actual story, it may be a simple story but that is fine, it was well executed and done with passion, what a suprise that when a movie is made for the passion of the world its based in and through creativity instead of to push a liberal message that it is actually good, crazy I know. This is what the industry needs, a real film, been a long time since we have had something like this.… Expand

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Pedriito7Dec 18, 2022

La mejor película en mucho tiempo.
Efectos, historia,personajes, lo tiene todo para ser un 10/10, y para mí lo es sin duda.

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molivia19Dec 18, 2022

Incredible! Breathtakingly beautiful and heart-warming. Bring tissues because you’re probably going to cry… a few times.

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khayenqDec 19, 2022

An engaging, emotional, beautiful, and impactful movie. It was an experience like no other, with well written likable characters. Ive been waiting since the first movie came out for a sequel and had high expectations for it, my standards wereAn engaging, emotional, beautiful, and impactful movie. It was an experience like no other, with well written likable characters. Ive been waiting since the first movie came out for a sequel and had high expectations for it, my standards were met and over-achieved! Fortunately, has topped the first movie of the franchise, becoming my new favorite movie of all times!
I see many people complain on how "boring the plot is" or "it's beautiful but the plot is predictable" They're not seeing the movie how James Cameron wants them to.
It is a film about indigenous and animals suffering because of human greed, it wants you to empathize and immerse yourself. Seeing how I've re-watched Avatar more times than I can count, I do have a sole understanding of the movie and its sequel. You have to see the film in Cameron's eyes, in fact, the characters eyes! A gorgeous movie with a beautiful story. Will watch again, many more times!… Expand

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ize0Dec 19, 2022

Really liked the movie! I have waited so long for this movie and it was worth it. And just like the first movie, I have watched it in 3D. The wait was worth the wait! Well done Avatar! Well done James Cameron!

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viroodiemDec 16, 2022

Terrible.

You can really feel the disney oozing from every pore. Cameron should have refused to make the film and just started over with a new setting and characters and let Avatar film remain dead, rather than parading its corpse around forTerrible.

You can really feel the disney oozing from every pore. Cameron should have refused to make the film and just started over with a new setting and characters and let Avatar film remain dead, rather than parading its corpse around for the plague rat.… Expand

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enut_butterDec 16, 2022

It’s pretty bad. Cameron’s unique disgust with testosterone becomes really obvious within the first few minutes of the film; sappy, emotional, nonsensical. And I say, ‘film’ but let me be totally clear: this is a video game cutscene. A 3+It’s pretty bad. Cameron’s unique disgust with testosterone becomes really obvious within the first few minutes of the film; sappy, emotional, nonsensical. And I say, ‘film’ but let me be totally clear: this is a video game cutscene. A 3+ hour video game cutscene. If you’re the kind of adderal-popping zoomer who is only capable of paying attention to tiktok you might be low IQ enough to get something out of this. If you’re not? Avoid this like the plague.… Expand

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CalvinCrackDec 17, 2022

The first and third hour are very good. The middle hour is good but a bit slow. But it’s a magical movie. And I suspect on repeat viewings it will grow on me.

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Shehryar23Dec 16, 2022

Masterpiece! Enjoyed every part of this movie! Visually pleasing and action packed!

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SorzusDec 17, 2022

A visually stunning masterpiece. I was in awe in every moment. Cameron drew me into a world that is full of rich and diverse life and vivid colors. People keep praising the visuals, and rightly so—but the sound design was fantastic as well.A visually stunning masterpiece. I was in awe in every moment. Cameron drew me into a world that is full of rich and diverse life and vivid colors. People keep praising the visuals, and rightly so—but the sound design was fantastic as well. The world truly comes alive. I came into it speculative of the story quality and I did not leave disappointed. It carries on from the first movie’s narrative pretty well and sets up the upcoming future installments with a new generation of characters to lead the way. I actually really enjoy this world Cameron has made, and am eager to see what happens next.… Expand

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FatmanduDec 16, 2022

If you seen the first movie you seen this. James Cameron has been exposed as a hack.

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HealingToolboxDec 19, 2022

If you liked any of Cameron's earlier films, T2, Titanic, True Lies, The Abyss, you will like A2. The movie is crafted for people who like movies and like seeing films in theaters. There's a lot to look at. Eventually it builds to a longIf you liked any of Cameron's earlier films, T2, Titanic, True Lies, The Abyss, you will like A2. The movie is crafted for people who like movies and like seeing films in theaters. There's a lot to look at. Eventually it builds to a long third act, several action scenarios stacked up. I found it less New Age cringy than A1. It's more grounded in emotions and ethnography of the two Navi tribes. The themes of eco-connection, tolerance and community belonging remain timely. Fans of Horizon Forbidden West will see more spectacular woven architecture.… Expand

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scott_324Dec 16, 2022

Some flaws and annoyances but overall this is a great follow-up the first. Looking forward to seeing it again soon! Not just thr obviously great visuals but a very emotional story to go along with it.

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Stream2BigScreeDec 18, 2022

It has been 13 years since the original Avatar became one of the highest grossing movies in history. It was a huge spectacle with a new planet, Pandora; indigenous people, the Na’vi; motion capture performances and a lot of never-before-seenIt has been 13 years since the original Avatar became one of the highest grossing movies in history. It was a huge spectacle with a new planet, Pandora; indigenous people, the Na’vi; motion capture performances and a lot of never-before-seen technology. The plot was pretty basic, but the impact of the all the technical impacts made it more than the sum of its parts. Here, we are all these years later and finally the long-awaited sequel has been released. James Cameron has submerged us in the waters of Pandora for the first of many sequels called Avatar: The Way of Water.

As a quick refresher, at the end of Avatar, Jake Sully, who was human in Avatar form, becomes part of the Na’vi. He’s fallen in love with Neytiri and her people. Years later, we find Jake Sully living a peaceful life with his family in the forests of Pandora, but the threat of the sky people’s return looms. Of course, that threat comes to destroy Jake’s family’s peace. Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na’vi race to protect their home. Blue combat hijinks ensue.

Now, everything about this movie screams big screen viewing. We have James Cameron, a long delay since the first movie, awesome tech and CGI, big fight scenes etc. This highly imaginative movie just lacks imagination. Yes, that seems contradictory to state, but it’s the best way to describe what’s going on here. For such a long delay for this sequel to come, Cameron and crew failed to use those years to expand upon the Avatar universe and tell a more interesting story. While we’re dealing with slightly new creatures that live in the water rather than the forest, the plot is basically the same as the original. The real question is whether the new technology that’s been developed and utilized in making The Way of Water makes this movie worthwhile. I’m fairly ambivalent about it.

On one hand, the spectacle of the effects is truly stunning. The water is so blue and clear. The colors are dazzling. Your eyes can barely keep up because there is something new to see, it seems, in every frame. There are animals that we haven’t seen before that dominate the screen. Those animals have personalities of their own. The integration of real human performances with the motion capture performances is pretty seamless as well. There really isn’t anything wrong with the look of Avatar: The Way of Water. Also, when the action kicks into high gear 90 minutes into the movie, the tension and momentum take over and make the last 90 minutes sail by.

On the other hand, when a movie is 3 hours long, it would be great for it to be at least a little unpredictable. It feels like every beat of the story is either a carbon copy of what happened in the original or it is a predictable extension of what’s to come. Furthermore, the obvious environmental theme is not very subtle. It is good that the filmmakers have a point of view and that this crazy, action spectacle has something to say about our world, but does it have to be so obvious? Really, 3 hours to tell this story??? No, sir! Not necessary.

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Ultimately, the wait for Avatar: The Way of Water was worth it. The technology and effects that are used to bring this movie to life are truly spectacular. The story itself is not as imaginative as the tools used to tell it. Also, you have to sacrifice 3 hours of your day to this. The movie should be seen on the big screen – that’s pretty obvious – but an early matinee should suffice. Get a bowl of popcorn and you might need another snack to tide you over.… Expand

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FreeRunner29Dec 18, 2022

The acting, filmography, environments and cgi were all excellent. The 3D was amazing at moments and underwhelming in others. The storyline is where I am docking a couple of points. It was essentially the first movie but, in water. DefinitelyThe acting, filmography, environments and cgi were all excellent. The 3D was amazing at moments and underwhelming in others. The storyline is where I am docking a couple of points. It was essentially the first movie but, in water. Definitely worth a watch but not anything I am dying to see again.… Expand

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Kdog152Dec 21, 2022

Great story, beyond amazing special effects and tha acting was good, however, I do feel that it was a bit too long. However, it wasn't boring, so ig that's not the worst thing in the world. It had some me really emotional parts and it wasn'tGreat story, beyond amazing special effects and tha acting was good, however, I do feel that it was a bit too long. However, it wasn't boring, so ig that's not the worst thing in the world. It had some me really emotional parts and it wasn't just all shooting and fighting all the time which is great as it provides a good balance. And again, this film is just so beautiful!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For sure.… Expand

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AnimedudeDec 19, 2022

Amazing cgi which captures the imagination. Good plot twists that are complimentary of great character development.

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InShaneDec 26, 2022

"Avatar: The Way of Water" was beautiful but a bit by the books, in terms of the narrative. I'll get the obvious stuff outa the way quickly. This movie is visually breathtaking! All of the CGI and VFX felt seamless with any "real people""Avatar: The Way of Water" was beautiful but a bit by the books, in terms of the narrative. I'll get the obvious stuff outa the way quickly. This movie is visually breathtaking! All of the CGI and VFX felt seamless with any "real people" acting, there were points where I honestly could not decipher weather or not I was looking at a computer image or a real person. The 3-D was also amazing, normally, I don't care about 3-D at all, but it was a real treat in this movie. Definitely don't wait to stream "The Way of Water" home, watch it at the best movie screen you can watch it on.

That said, the bulk of the story was very similar to the first movie. A lot of the same story beats, except Jake is doing everything with a family instead of by himself and in a water setting instead of a forest setting. Another issue I had with the story was the underutilization of Neytiri. It felt like she didn't exist for 2/3 of the movie up to a point where she was "needed" for specific events to unfold. This may be due to giving all the new characters plenty of spot light so they can flesh out properly, which I feel like the movie did well.

While I feel "Avatar: The Way of Water" certainly doesn't live up to 13 years of expectations, it delivers in spectacle, immersion and emotion. You can really feel James Cameron's creativity and passion with this sequel. The world of Pandora has been expanded on just enough to make you hungry for the next movie.… Expand

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SintelarisJan 9, 2023

It was not the second movie. It was the first movie with new graphics. Let me explain: we got almost nothing new in terms of the overall, global plot. Same "bad" humans, same "good" people of Navi. A lot of scenes were basically copy-paste ofIt was not the second movie. It was the first movie with new graphics. Let me explain: we got almost nothing new in terms of the overall, global plot. Same "bad" humans, same "good" people of Navi. A lot of scenes were basically copy-paste of the first part. Miles Quaritch, as well as a lot of other characters, did change a lot in their character - they do not feel the same as in the first part, except, maybe, Jake Sully. To sum up, I do not understand how people can call such a pathetic continuation good - I would like it not to exist at all and not defile the first movie.… Expand

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BlizzyyDec 19, 2022

Amazing worldbuiling with solid directing and storytelling. James Cameron again sets a new standard for digital effects. The only real issue is some of the performances and some scenes going on for too long.

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PabbittDec 17, 2022

Avatar: The Way of Water is just James Cameron's version of Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke minus the love and charm that makes Princess Mononoke great

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CommmenterDec 23, 2022

Amazing visual, but boring story..
After watching first two hours, it feels documentary like national geographic..
I hope next series gets better stories and characters..

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stark00zJan 8, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Com tanto tempo pra produzir essa obra eu esperava muito mais do filme, me decepcionei com os momentos que as soundtracks foram inseridos, em todo momento tinha música no fundo mas a maior sensação que eu tive foi de que o filme podia ter sido muito menor!.
A história é bem inferior ao primeiro, e se for pra pontuar algo bom que seja os designs e trabalho artístico do filme.… Expand

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Paddy--RMJan 9, 2023

It would be better to watch this film on mute or in an alien language without subtitles. More use as a 3+ hour screensaver than trying to connect with such a nonsensical yet extremely predictable, formulaic story line. I was just waiting forIt would be better to watch this film on mute or in an alien language without subtitles. More use as a 3+ hour screensaver than trying to connect with such a nonsensical yet extremely predictable, formulaic story line. I was just waiting for it to end.… Expand

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PotterheadGleekDec 17, 2022

If you don't consider this film the cinematography event of the year, then you are wrong. The Way of Water it's worth the long wait James Cameron put us through.
The storyline, the photography, and the visual effects are flawless.
And a bigIf you don't consider this film the cinematography event of the year, then you are wrong. The Way of Water it's worth the long wait James Cameron put us through.
The storyline, the photography, and the visual effects are flawless.
And a big shout out to Sigourney Weaver!… Expand

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All_ButTrU4Dec 17, 2022

A rich visually stunning indulgent triumph! James Cameron confidence in this film is earned and whilst the three hours might be a few landscape shots too many you can't help but appreciate the splendor of it all. This sequel feels ,in plot,A rich visually stunning indulgent triumph! James Cameron confidence in this film is earned and whilst the three hours might be a few landscape shots too many you can't help but appreciate the splendor of it all. This sequel feels ,in plot, just as average as the first. A war between warring races for dominace on the mesmerizing pandora but the added perspective of unveiling the world not as an outsider but instead as it's native allows for it to be explored in more deliberate and fantastic ways. It allows you to witness the culture ,connect with what the Human colonial efforts threaten with their "progress ". The acting is good with well paced action. One notable flaw which I felt appeared on another visually stunning franchise, Dune, is that it feels like it owes its entire existence to setting up the next film. Which isn't too bad but when three ours and some are considered you notice the movies deliberate meandering at some points with a bit less fascination and a fraction of annoyance because you can't help but wonder the lengths it would have taken if allowed to be free of those expectations. Overall I enjoyed it and can only recommend you rush to theaters to see it as it's a spectal that deserves that big screen first impression. 8.8/10… Expand

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theoftime12Dec 18, 2022

Visualmente es impresionante, pero el guión es predecible, aburrido es una película que para ser sinceros no repetiría ir a ver la nueva vez

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alexegiyanDec 18, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a mess! Confused plot, first they want to kill everyone then only Jake for revenge, a senseless film full of stupid moments, and all this with the triple duration of what it was supposed to last in fact. Here's why the movie makes absolutely no sense: In the first, humans lose to the Avatars using the most advanced weapons, giant robots and an army of marines. In this film the villain returns in the form of Avatar with some of his companions to hunt down Jake, with what logic?! Cameron's logic that he wants to make a cinema series at all costs? It's not a good reason, so the film was rejected a priori. 3 more things to note: There is no way the water tribe can be as civilized as the woodland ones who have had an education from humans, they should be savages but no. The water tribe disappears completely during the final battle leaving the protagonists alone, at random. And what's the point of the human boy saving him "father not father" after what he did to his family?! I put 3 and not 2 for the special effects which are excellent.… Expand

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zexxxDec 20, 2022

Not much matters from the first movie. it's a new experience which looks amazing but get dragged down due to the silly story.

Sadly, instead of expanding and improving Avatar the movie just doubles down on action and drops any attempts at anNot much matters from the first movie. it's a new experience which looks amazing but get dragged down due to the silly story.

Sadly, instead of expanding and improving Avatar the movie just doubles down on action and drops any attempts at an interesting story.

Can't stress enough how beautiful it is and how amazing is the advancements in CG but it doesn't make this movie any less boring or shorter.… Expand

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LuisguerreroaDec 17, 2022

No me gustó,tiene una historia muy simplona, por lo general es una secuela innecesaria en la cual hay nulo desarrollo en los personajes, lo mas destacado es lo visual Yaque se ve muy bonito y la acción, pero en general me parece una películaNo me gustó,tiene una historia muy simplona, por lo general es una secuela innecesaria en la cual hay nulo desarrollo en los personajes, lo mas destacado es lo visual Yaque se ve muy bonito y la acción, pero en general me parece una película muy mala y muy larga… Expand

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PeterL111Dec 20, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not as epic as the first one. Movie is setup for future sequels since there’s no proper conclusion. New plot device in this movie is some goo from a fish. Human should have thought about cloning that fish instead. Too many kids with each their own problems. A little bit too much montages of swimming and bounding with fishes. Anyway, biggest disappointment for me is no proper conclusion of sky people and the main vilain.… Expand

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ares1138Dec 21, 2022

This movie offers nothing new, its effects at times border on the uncanny valley. The plot is bland, boring and predictable. A nonsense. A waste of time.

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exenDec 20, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Characters and story were boring. When I was watching this I fell asleep. Also the death of one of the main characters was so predictable. Only thing that saves this movie are visuals but they also weren't beautiful.… Expand

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busiekDec 30, 2022

I don't know: WHY? I think it is Disney's cash grab and product of JC's "mania grandosa"...

PROS: Pro family message (it's rare in modern Hollywood)! Normal men characters. Visuals and performance, good likable characters... CONS: Story atI don't know: WHY? I think it is Disney's cash grab and product of JC's "mania grandosa"...

PROS: Pro family message (it's rare in modern Hollywood)! Normal men characters. Visuals and performance, good likable characters...
CONS: Story at least average and plot problems... Lot of recycling. Too long (I was checking my watch...). Some CGI far from perfect...

It's not a bad movie, it's just not a good movie... "Pretty pictures", nothing more. I was bored. To tell the truth, I'm not interested in Avatar 3.… Expand

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computerkobraDec 17, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Guter Film mit fantastischen Aufnahmen. Unbedingt in 3D und im Imax schauen. Und ja er ist sehenswert, denn schon lange gab es eine Film der so schön aussah. Aber erwartet keine packende Story. Wird es emotional? Ja absolut aber es gibt so viele Logiklöcher als im früheren Teil. So ist der Grund warum sie überhaupt fliehen und zum Wasser gehen absolut lächerlich. Auch der ganze Schluss macht kein Sinn, trotzdem die Bilder muss man gesehen haben. Leider funktioniert dieser Film nur im kino. Im fernsehen wird diese bildgewalt nicht rüberkommen und die story ist zu banal.… Expand

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PetelernerDec 25, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The film was too long with a poorly devised plot. Most disappointing was that the powerful character of Neytiri Sully from the first movie had no significant role in this one. Her character could have been dropped from the second script with no consequence. The Sully family was too entitled, just showing up in a distant land knowing the trouble they would bring to their hosts. The short-sighted plan to protect the forest natives ignored what we learned of the "sky people" in the first film. The humans would have used a scorched earth method of clearing the forest anyway to bring the Sullys back.
The movie started with talk about some kind of bracelet with beads that represented life events. Really? A charm bracelet from Pandora? That sure has a commercial tie-in. Later when the ship was sinking, Cameron used imagery straight out of Titanic. Characters were trapped underwater behind a locked mesh door. That nod was just a distraction.
The man who led the hunt against the whale-like creatures lost his arm in the fight. The same creature that once lost a fin to him fought back and the hunter's arm was severed. That parallel would make a great five-paragraph paper in high school freshman English class. It was otherwise another example of drivel in the script. The teen angst that drives the movie gets tiring. Dumb teenage behavior brings near-death consequences, and the adults state their disappointment without significant recourse. Then the kids do it again. This behavior even leads to the teens being used as hostages after they go out where they've been told not to go. Again.
I didn't like any of the characters in this script except the daughter Kiri. The first movie had me rooting for their win over evil forces but in this second movie they seemed to be battling their own poor choices.
I wish James Cameron could return my three hours and ten minutes. I had better things to do with it.… Expand

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sp4rkst0rmDec 16, 2022

I'm giving this movie 1 point for every scene that would have merit without cg

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LinkdonDec 20, 2022

Garbage. just like the first one. How is this even relevant? Peppa Pig much? Phony bad movie that never should have been released.

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Midget007Dec 18, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very bad movie even worse than the first one. The review for this movie is that it is a bad movie. That is all, I think it is a bad movie. How many ways can I say it's a bad movie. I just think it was a bad movie. It was not a good movie. I think it was a bad movie. Not a good movie but rather a bad movie.… Expand

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MikefromAngusJan 8, 2023

I seen the movie in 3D AVX and high frame rate. Technically, the movie has the best 3D effects I ever seen, CGI was the best I seen as well. Cant wait to see it on 4k. But the movie was terrible. It had 3 acts, 1 was the intro. Which was notI seen the movie in 3D AVX and high frame rate. Technically, the movie has the best 3D effects I ever seen, CGI was the best I seen as well. Cant wait to see it on 4k. But the movie was terrible. It had 3 acts, 1 was the intro. Which was not involving and boring. 2nd was the documentary where the characters were swimming in the ocean, this part was my favorite. Just amazing! 3rd act was the action, it was poorly written, non sense. Nothing is more dangerous then a beached whale. LOL. I feel like this movie was made to make only money, yes the CGI is incredible. But its just like a video game where you need the gameplay to make a product a masterpiece. Presentation is a 10, But the movie is lacking a soul.… Expand

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Alex2011Jan 7, 2023

Dumb, foreseeable, uninspired story. Too long. I feel this is more a teenager movie. It felt very shallow to me. I am 32 years old.
Visuals are really great though.

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GrumpyParrotJan 9, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What can i say? It's all about the CGI. 13 years in the making and still they can't come up with an original story. Just the same "skypeople's vs. avatars" war story. A one hour story told by a 3 hour movie. Only the nature scenes were worth watching, that's it. Enough said. If you need to go sci fi and upload the original bad guy's memory into an Avatar for a revenge movie, your writers are really lazy. Next movie they'll probably use him again, because his "son" saved him..really?… Expand

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metacritiqueurMay 26, 2023

The white bad guys hunt whales, while the nice diversity plays marbles. This has been the Disney productions scenario for 10 years.

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DunkaccinoDec 27, 2022

With The Way of Water, James Cameron has proven that, after all these years, he is still a master of spectacle. After “Titanic,” “Aliens,” the Terminator movies, and the first Avatar, he has, once again, delivered an extraordinaryWith The Way of Water, James Cameron has proven that, after all these years, he is still a master of spectacle. After “Titanic,” “Aliens,” the Terminator movies, and the first Avatar, he has, once again, delivered an extraordinary blockbuster. He is a filmmaker that understands blockbusters are supposed to be something more than explosions and big-name stars.… Expand

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Amal234Dec 31, 2022

One of the best movie experience ever. What a movie appreciate the director for his awesome creation. Quality awesome ❤️ Cinematography

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dantesq0Jan 2, 2023

Most people are hype about every new movie that comes out. I'm curious about the average age and iq of the people who liked the movie. I didn't think I'd be this much bored.If it was made by another director and it was a Russian(etc) movie,Most people are hype about every new movie that comes out. I'm curious about the average age and iq of the people who liked the movie. I didn't think I'd be this much bored.If it was made by another director and it was a Russian(etc) movie, it would have a maximum score of 4.
Too many logic errors,bonds,dialogues between the characters, main villian, the extreme dead seriousness that is tried to be given with CGI, etc. The whole scenario is disgraceful.The script itself stolen from pocahantes,dance with wolves,peppe pig.13 years later James hasn't brought anything new, its a joke.… Expand

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GregbJan 2, 2023

Save your self time it's basically free willy only it's in space and the people are blue

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DusterbergDec 19, 2022

Basically, it's a rehash of the first part that doesn't have much to tell. The framerate changes are sometimes extremely annoying and the dialogues do the rest. Overrated trash

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RonathDec 26, 2022

I want to explain my low score. I'm usually a very middling scorer and this was very much a middling movie. The visuals are nice, but it's not enough to carry the story, which... well most of the time when you tell similar stories, it wouldI want to explain my low score. I'm usually a very middling scorer and this was very much a middling movie. The visuals are nice, but it's not enough to carry the story, which... well most of the time when you tell similar stories, it would take half the time, and there would be more... something afterwards. This is of course because they want to give a greater visual experience, but that's not why I'm seeing the movie. So for me, the yellow ratings from 4-6 implies that I would would watch it again, if it happened to say be on TV, but wouldn't seek it out. The plot though is so dull I would never be able to sit through it again. Even the visuals, while nice, are missing something. The way they're arranged they could be done in a way that enhanced the movie better and just highlighted the CGI better.… Expand

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FinzGamingDec 24, 2022

Caged dolphins were tortured for the premiere. There simply shouldn't be anything like that.

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praneelrajaDec 24, 2022

The film bored me the first two hours. The film had no story. There is no reason why the military has to go after Jake after he left for the ocean islands.

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Billyb123Dec 29, 2022

This movie Could really use some gun violence despite what James incompetent Cameron thinks

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dan1elbra1aJan 4, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ich bin im Kino eingeschlafen nach 10 Minuten. So etwas habe ich noch nie gesehen...… Expand

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dahurtbiznessJan 14, 2023

overrated copy and paste plot except in reverse roles this movie is just visual glorification. the story is flat and an uninspired avatar one 2.0 resurrecting dead characters its turned a simple concept into another fast and furious when theoverrated copy and paste plot except in reverse roles this movie is just visual glorification. the story is flat and an uninspired avatar one 2.0 resurrecting dead characters its turned a simple concept into another fast and furious when the stakes doesn't even matter anymore.… Expand

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PreyingOcelotDec 17, 2022

Rubbish, just watcha Marvel film instead...................................

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imthenoobJun 9, 2023

People massively overrated this one as much as they did the original. It's purely a visual spectacle with a paper-thin plot that proceeds at a snail's pace.

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RPGFunDec 22, 2022

What a good night out! The last hour was like a thrilling ride on a rollercoaster! What an epic immersive adventure! Escapism at its best!

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MattyiceDec 27, 2022

If you loved the first movie, you will likely enjoy Avatar: The Way of Water as well. If you didn't, then you won't enjoy it. Simple as that. I personally have mixed feelings for the first movie, and thus I have the same for the sequel asIf you loved the first movie, you will likely enjoy Avatar: The Way of Water as well. If you didn't, then you won't enjoy it. Simple as that. I personally have mixed feelings for the first movie, and thus I have the same for the sequel as well. From a visual standpoint, like the original, The Way of Water is breathtaking, with world-class CG effects and fantastic character and animal designs. The third act climax is also fun as hell, just like it was in the first one. However, just as the strengths of the movie are the same, the weaknesses are the same as well. The weak story structure, bland main characters, lame antagonist, and environmental message are practically identical to that of the first movie, so don't expect any new ground in those departments. Furthermore, with an egregiously long 3+ hour runtime, there is certainly a lot that could've been cut and nothing would've been lost. Worse, what was cut from some scenes was done so pretty jarringly in the editing room. Because James Cameron could not write a nearly tight enough script, many scenes (particularly in the first two acts) just suddenly cut away in what clearly was designed to only be the middle of the scene. There were also a few issues with rapid frame rate choppiness in many scenes, which I personally could overlook, although I know this could be nauseating for some. Overall, if you liked the first and can overlook the same total lack of creativity in the story, character, and thematic department, as well as its overly long length and choppy editing resulting from an oblong script, and just focus on the stunning visuals and action, you'll enjoy The Way of Water. Otherwise, you'll be left wondering why you wasted close to 3.5 hours in a theater to watch a VFX showcase.… Expand

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BLADELINGApr 2, 2023

Violence is the solution. Hollywood's word.
At least they used to put more effort into manipulating the masses.

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ErimudApr 4, 2023

Bro, the graphics looks like season 1 of the animated series 'attack of the clones'. The plot holes and retconning are all over the place, bro. On the plus side, the script is so bro, the most bro, you can't even bro as much as this bro bros!

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CasteJun 2, 2023

I don't think it's a bad movie, but it was just impossible for me to enjoy it due to flat characters and boring, cringy dialogue.
Tried a second time and slept like a baby through it, so that's a nice point in its favour I guess?

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DobianJun 19, 2023

Let's get the bad stuff out of the way first. Yes, the Way of Water has the same hamfisted and heavy-handed plot as the original, with the evil militaristic humans returning to Pandora to exploit it once again. After rendering EarthLet's get the bad stuff out of the way first. Yes, the Way of Water has the same hamfisted and heavy-handed plot as the original, with the evil militaristic humans returning to Pandora to exploit it once again. After rendering Earth uninhabitable, humanity has obviously set its sights on wrecking Pandora's environment in the next thousand years. The human race - planetary demolition specialists! We get it. There is the obligatory mothership landing which sets off a massive forest fire. The thoughtless humans can't even bother to set their ship down in a clearing. And we get to watch more burning villages along with heartless whale hunting. And with all the military hardware, this looks more like an invasion of Afghanistan than a space colonization effort. Semper Fi!

The other thing I cannot fathom is what possessed Edie Falco to take on a nothingburger role as the general leading this mission? Carmela Soprano's big scene is a torture/interrogation where she delivers cookie-cutter lines with the deadpan tone of someone clearly checked out of this film. Did she owe James Cameron a favor or something?

Now the good. Spectacular visuals and special effects. Both the panoramic views of Pandora and the small details in the forests and the ocean are amazing. And because the main characters are all CGI Na'vi, there is no issue with the aging of the actors over the fourteen years since the original. While the movie is hugely long, it was paced well and never boring to me. If it were released as two 95-minute movies, it would be a non-issue. I enjoyed Sully's kids and their conflict with the kids in the sea village where they take refuge, and the subplot about the alien whale that one of the kids bonds with. The main plot, where Sully must again defeat Quaritch - who has improbably been brought back to life as a Na'vi clone with all his memories intact - is predictable, but the action scenes are great (including an amusing reference to Titanic in the final segment), even if so much of it is crazily improbable. Bow-slinging natives on flying lizards against heavy artillery? Ummm...no. Check your disbelief at the door.

Despite the negatives and a predictable plot, The Way of Water was an entertaining, over-the-top film. When you look at it for what it is, as a fantasy adventure and not serious science fiction, you can hand-waive the lack of nuance and accept the black-and-white "good must conquer evil" narrative. On that level, The Way of Water works.… Expand

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