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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: December 18, 2009
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vinniegJan 1, 2010
Its Dances with Wolves plus CGI. Incredible CGI, but CGI nontheless. The story was a joke, predictable with childish dialogue. No one can doubt that the effects are wonderful, but we dont go to the movies to see special effects, we go to be Its Dances with Wolves plus CGI. Incredible CGI, but CGI nontheless. The story was a joke, predictable with childish dialogue. No one can doubt that the effects are wonderful, but we dont go to the movies to see special effects, we go to be told a story. This movie is a spectacle, not a story.)… Expand
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JoeMJan 9, 2010
Beautiful visuals, some good advances in CGI are shown in this flick. But that is about it. It is a 3 hour tech demo. The story is predictable and most of the characters are flat with the exception of the lead as you would expect. This is Beautiful visuals, some good advances in CGI are shown in this flick. But that is about it. It is a 3 hour tech demo. The story is predictable and most of the characters are flat with the exception of the lead as you would expect. This is Fern Gully almost scene for scene but stretched out. It's nice to see state of the art however I am a little tired of how easily people ignore all other aspects of the film as long as it is pretty enough. I look forward to when these new techniques become more affordable so that we can have the technology along with some more in-depth writing/direction.… Expand
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PiotrFeb 1, 2010
There two aspects to think of regarding Avatar: 1. Picture- amazing, milestone, no words to fully acknowledge this! 2. Story/Message- shallow, dull, target group- 10 to 15 years. One clearly catches 2days political situation dressed up in There two aspects to think of regarding Avatar: 1. Picture- amazing, milestone, no words to fully acknowledge this! 2. Story/Message- shallow, dull, target group- 10 to 15 years. One clearly catches 2days political situation dressed up in sci-fi clothing, but again it almost hits you right between eyes, so someone considered general public not to be smart. Worth watching, not worth thinking about.… Expand
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MaxL.Dec 20, 2009
Spectacular with emphasize on the spectacles. The visual effects and some of the shots are amazing. The story and dialogues, however, are simple minded with cartoonish characters, making the long runtime unbearable. See it in the big screen Spectacular with emphasize on the spectacles. The visual effects and some of the shots are amazing. The story and dialogues, however, are simple minded with cartoonish characters, making the long runtime unbearable. See it in the big screen but don't expect too much.… Expand
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NachoC.Dec 30, 2009
Visually, the film is stunning, the special effects are out of this world, but unlike other Cameron films, this film lacks development or originality. Basically it was a. Pocahontas music and b. it is Dances with Wolves with blue aliens with Visually, the film is stunning, the special effects are out of this world, but unlike other Cameron films, this film lacks development or originality. Basically it was a. Pocahontas music and b. it is Dances with Wolves with blue aliens with it. It was just not what I expected and not in a good way.… Expand
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JosephL.Jan 18, 2010
Been there-done it. Can anyone say "Dances with Wolves albeit in 3D? Am I the only one that is less than wowed with Avatar?
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TizioJan 23, 2010
It's Pocahontas with great effects and music.
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LillieJan 3, 2010
The story is a string of tired movie plot cliches, the music is a variation on the Titanic theme, and the very long battle at the end becomes tiresome fast, nevertheless, it is visually transporting and entertaining, as long as you're The story is a string of tired movie plot cliches, the music is a variation on the Titanic theme, and the very long battle at the end becomes tiresome fast, nevertheless, it is visually transporting and entertaining, as long as you're not looking for anything more. If you don't mind inwardly rolling your eyes every 15 minutes, you will enjoy the visual spectacle.… Expand
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MarhadiashaK.Feb 1, 2010
It's average. The plot is average, acting average. The 3D effects are not satisfying. The only good thing is the Na'vi facial expressions. Overall, mediocre movie.
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L.M.Feb 16, 2010
Sigh....well I certainly had high hopes for the movie and I'm glad to say it wasn't that disappointing. While it does have an unoriginal story, the new themes of the Navi (indians basically) are interesting enough. A bit too drawn Sigh....well I certainly had high hopes for the movie and I'm glad to say it wasn't that disappointing. While it does have an unoriginal story, the new themes of the Navi (indians basically) are interesting enough. A bit too drawn out but still enjoyable with suprisingly almost no humor. I would probably send my rating down around the 5 area had I not seen it in 3-D, since you had a sense that Cameron wanted to use it for a way to enhance the movie and not just be eye candy I'll give me credit for that. Needless to say the only thing keeping the movie up this high of a rating is the use of 3-D, hopefully we can now see improvements upon dialouge, acting, pacing, and no cheesy love story for the sequel to possibly get the score it deserves.… Expand
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SandyMar 5, 2010
Visuals did just enough to keep me engaged most of the time, but not from nodding off in the face of a dull, incoherent story. I'm not sure whether it would have been better with what must have been left on the cutting room floor, but Visuals did just enough to keep me engaged most of the time, but not from nodding off in the face of a dull, incoherent story. I'm not sure whether it would have been better with what must have been left on the cutting room floor, but James Cameron sank with 'Titanic' and this hasn't refloated him (whatever the dollar count may say). Sci-fi/fantasy for kiddies, yet Ferngully was just so much more fun!… Expand
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BillyOMar 5, 2010
When I first saw the movie, the graphics, the 3D, the visual effects hypnotized me, which I believe happened to most of the people who saw it. It sucks you in, making you believe you saw a good movie as you walk out of the movie theatre. When I first saw the movie, the graphics, the 3D, the visual effects hypnotized me, which I believe happened to most of the people who saw it. It sucks you in, making you believe you saw a good movie as you walk out of the movie theatre. After the dazzle wore off half way through the movie I started realizing how predictable the movie was, how stereotypical every character was. The mercenaries were brutal killers, the protagonist falls in love and switches to the "good side",the corporate exec. was willing to turn his head for profit. Where were the variables. I do see the side of the plot that is trying to make a point on what we have become as a society and what we have done to get here. Overall it felt like a very expensive Pocohantas.… Expand
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DominicDApr 9, 2010
This movie was incredibly over-rated.It used devices which are familiar with too many film clichés.It was largely predictable, I came in expecting something that would blow my mind, but nothing about this was impressive; not so much This movie was incredibly over-rated.It used devices which are familiar with too many film clichés.It was largely predictable, I came in expecting something that would blow my mind, but nothing about this was impressive; not so much as to receive such acclaim.The good aspects were the special effects and the 3D and the plot/script was adequate.… Expand
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UldisBJan 11, 2010
Story is so lacking that trailer tells it almost all. This movie is comic like in its plot and characters. Visuals make up for missing story, but engaged me only for about 1/2 movie. Then i got bored and little logical errors ruined reality Story is so lacking that trailer tells it almost all. This movie is comic like in its plot and characters. Visuals make up for missing story, but engaged me only for about 1/2 movie. Then i got bored and little logical errors ruined reality feeling of the movie - e.g. there exists no real communication link between human and avatar - they are connected by magic in otherwise technoworld, why someone makes giant earthmoving machine with cameras that can be taken off with a rock, why early 21st century technology in a distant future, and so on. Last 20 minutes of fighting, killing and dying got me engaged again. Luckily we do not need to kill anybody for real in Colloseum these days - computer graphics are good enough, but basic joy of seeing bad guy killed are ageless. There are two new 'props' i have not yet seen in the movie - universal man-animal interface the natives use to connect with various living things and biological network storage where navi's upload their deceased for eternal storage :) Unfortunately what these things could mean for humanity does concern Cameron not. These are props to make scene. This is not the movie i will keep at home and watch again.… Expand
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JAJan 11, 2010
Really doesn't live up to the hype. Yes, it is very visually impressive, but the character/creature designs are uninspired, and the plot is bland let call it vanillaish, and all the characters are flat one dementional people you cant Really doesn't live up to the hype. Yes, it is very visually impressive, but the character/creature designs are uninspired, and the plot is bland let call it vanillaish, and all the characters are flat one dementional people you cant help but not care about.… Expand
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DQSJan 1, 2010
Why do "ground breaking films" so often have scripts that are so stunningly dull and unimaginative. I guess if you only experience life via video games that's the extent of your experience to write from. Wish it had been anything but Why do "ground breaking films" so often have scripts that are so stunningly dull and unimaginative. I guess if you only experience life via video games that's the extent of your experience to write from. Wish it had been anything but predictable.… Expand
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jeffrJan 27, 2010
Visually the movie was stunning. My main concern is I did not care about the blue people. Still a good movie and worth the view.
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AaronL.Jan 6, 2010
Only gets this high of a rating due to the special effects. It is a beautiful film to look at and the visuals are mesmerizing at times. However, if I were Kevin Costner, I'd sue. This is just basically "Dances with Wolves" in outer Only gets this high of a rating due to the special effects. It is a beautiful film to look at and the visuals are mesmerizing at times. However, if I were Kevin Costner, I'd sue. This is just basically "Dances with Wolves" in outer space. Cameron even rips himself off by taking elements of "Aliens" and putting them here. It just seems to me that so much time was spent on the visuals that it affected the time needed to develop a more original script/story. Once again, I really wish Cameron would get a co-writer as he really needs one. Regardless, I recommend seeing it for the stunning visuals.… Expand
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LarryDApr 27, 2010
Six. Six is a good score considering the length of the film. It felt more like a retold western set in a futuristic setting than a sci-fi epic. In James Cameron's vision mankind - surprise, surprise - want to harvest a distant planet of Six. Six is a good score considering the length of the film. It felt more like a retold western set in a futuristic setting than a sci-fi epic. In James Cameron's vision mankind - surprise, surprise - want to harvest a distant planet of it's valuable materials with little regard for the planet's inhabitants which paints the long and cliché story driven film that this is: Eco warriors fighting against evil invaders who would sooner destroy the planet than look for an alternative mining site. Dialogue was good, mostly, but in parts seemed a bit off and awkward, especially when you remember that the main character was a human controlling an alien body from a nearby outpost. Visually the film is quite impressive but not not a huge step over what we haven't already seen in other CGI movies over the past ten years. Overall it's an "okay" movie. Not the best and certainly not the "greatest adventure of all time", if you'd even deem it in the slightest bit of an adventure, but worth seeing if you've nothing else on your list of movies to rent.… Expand
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RobbyZ.Apr 4, 2010
It looks like "Avatar" was only one of James Cameron's film experiment to test his new stereoscopic technology.
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BuddJ.Dec 19, 2009
Same old Bull, it was like an old cowboy and indians story. The main charater was named Sully. Why not Tyrone??
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LukeW.Dec 21, 2009
visually stunning? yes. a plot line that a 10 year old could have written? yes. it seems like the visual aspects of the movie drove the development of the plot line instead of the other way around. nonetheless, worth seeing on the big screen.
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JamieCDec 21, 2009
Visual FX in 3D were beautiful. Great attention to detail and very pleasing palette. But the story, characterization and dialogue was weak. It was dragging in parts. Expected more from the action packed ending.
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JohnDec 26, 2009
Great special effects, mediocre story line. If you get bored by the story than the CGI will keep you entertained.
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MattM.Dec 27, 2009
Excellent special effects, but the plot can't match the visuals.
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ElijahF.Dec 27, 2009
I find it hilariously ironic that the technology-dependant, military-based, war-mongering, mining corporation is played by living, breathing, human beings whereas the naturalistic indigenous people represent $30mil in mo-cap technology. I find it hilariously ironic that the technology-dependant, military-based, war-mongering, mining corporation is played by living, breathing, human beings whereas the naturalistic indigenous people represent $30mil in mo-cap technology. Points added for pretty world and well told tale, points deducted for predictable and cliched story.… Expand
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MattNDec 30, 2009
I would be interested to see a top ten list of favorite science fiction compiled by anyone who gave this movie a 10. I say this because all who are extolling this movie as a 10 seem to only talk about the great visuals (especially in IMAX I would be interested to see a top ten list of favorite science fiction compiled by anyone who gave this movie a 10. I say this because all who are extolling this movie as a 10 seem to only talk about the great visuals (especially in IMAX 3D) What they don't talk about is the story. It is telling. The movie was OK at best. I am sad to say that I saw it first in 2d and then in IMAX 3d just to see if it was that much better. It was not. I preferred it in 2D. Maybe because It was new then or maybe because I could actually focus on what I wanted to. I admit I am no fan of the new 3D gimmick... Long review short. There were a few interesting concepts, like a consciousness arising out of a network comparable to the human brain, (albeit of trees), coevolution creating a world full of closely interacting species, with a physical link instead of behavioral mostly, and the idea that love may be dependent not on species so much as comparable mental capacity once bodies are a thing of the past or almost so. Sadly none of these were developed and the last I think wasn't even thought of by the film-maker. It was pretty but it was hollow. Trust the reviews not the numbers pasted on them. The 10s were wowed by pretty lights the 5s and lower were disappointed by the lack of any interesting story, political preaching or sci-fi made for people who don't like sci-fi.… Expand
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DannyWDec 30, 2009
This movie looked fantastic, especially in 3-D, however the story line was a little too long and felt overly cheesy.
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StevenZDec 30, 2009
Does anyone remember THE EMERALD FOREST? A child is kidnapped by an indigenous South American tribe and his father has to "go native" to rescue him, learning all sorts of mystic "one with the universe" mumbo-jumbo along the way? That's Does anyone remember THE EMERALD FOREST? A child is kidnapped by an indigenous South American tribe and his father has to "go native" to rescue him, learning all sorts of mystic "one with the universe" mumbo-jumbo along the way? That's AVATAR. The aliens looked like a mashup of TRON and CATS, and the "groundbreaking" nighttime visuals reminded me of a glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course seen under blacklighting. It was entertaining, but hardly the Second Coming!… Expand
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JohnL.Feb 26, 2010
I thought this movie would be awesome. But the only good thing was the eye candy. The story sucked balls and the movie was too long and everything was boring until the battle at the end. I was literally sleeping in the cinema. Basically this I thought this movie would be awesome. But the only good thing was the eye candy. The story sucked balls and the movie was too long and everything was boring until the battle at the end. I was literally sleeping in the cinema. Basically this movie is a waste of 2:30 and 20$ (cinema ticket + bus ticket)... District 9 was so much better. Again I repeat: this movie is an overhyped piece of shit that looks nice.… Expand
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BillJDec 18, 2009
Visually stunning, very short on story. Cameron keeps amazing, but one wishes he would stop being peter pan and maybe stick to serious movie making and one woman in his life.
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LlanderWDec 18, 2009
Nice graphics the theme of Nativie American Indians didnt work well for me. Why would an alien race sound like warriors on a warpath?
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JosephB.Dec 19, 2009
It's a damn solid movie, that makes you feel connected to the characters and the plot. It's not a masterpiece by any means, but it is definitely worth seeing. However, I can't shake the fact that the movie seems to hate you. It's a damn solid movie, that makes you feel connected to the characters and the plot. It's not a masterpiece by any means, but it is definitely worth seeing. However, I can't shake the fact that the movie seems to hate you. Yes, YOU. The problem here is that the movie seems to try and make us feel bad. As part of the backstory, Earth is a crapsack world, and is not a pleasant place anymore. Why? Why is this necessary to the plot? The entire movie is about human's selfishness, so why are you having us feel BAD about our homeworld? That feeling can get very intrusive once you hear about it from the characters.… Expand
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BillMDec 20, 2009
Yes it is a rip off of Larry Niven Integral Trees and Dances with Wolves. I watched the credits and I think and saw no credits for the original ideas. I am in the business and have beeb ripped off by Disney seceveral times. I think Cameron Yes it is a rip off of Larry Niven Integral Trees and Dances with Wolves. I watched the credits and I think and saw no credits for the original ideas. I am in the business and have beeb ripped off by Disney seceveral times. I think Cameron needs to make an immediate attempt to extend to credit the the creative talents he has either intententional or possibly unintentionally plagerised… Expand
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KessK.Dec 20, 2009
Oh dear. When did we start judging art solely by the medium? At least with film, when Cameron made "Terminator" (or maybe when Lucas made a cute little indie film in the 70's, but who's keeping track...), that's when! I had a Oh dear. When did we start judging art solely by the medium? At least with film, when Cameron made "Terminator" (or maybe when Lucas made a cute little indie film in the 70's, but who's keeping track...), that's when! I had a great time watching this exercise in 4G optics but the multi-culti garbage, quasi-racist character development (we discover another planet and they wear dreadlocks and piercings, really??), and totally transparent Western culture apologia were sickening. This is cartoon ideology, people; I really wish a director of Cameron's reputation could come up with something a little more...revolutionary.… Expand
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PJDec 31, 2009
Yes, the CG animation is technically impressive. Too bad the choreography is atypical contemporary Hollywood action movie, with quick cuts that make it impossible to truly absorb yourself in the detailed world of Pandora. You want to see a Yes, the CG animation is technically impressive. Too bad the choreography is atypical contemporary Hollywood action movie, with quick cuts that make it impossible to truly absorb yourself in the detailed world of Pandora. You want to see a true visual masterpiece? Watch 2001 or Blade Runner, on Blu-Ray. Avatar has nothing on those two movies, and I wasn't even close to being born when they were released in theaters. Ironic how Cameron's best movie is still the gritty low-budget masterpiece The Terminator, made on a measly 6 mil.… Expand
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TerenceSDec 30, 2009
Definately not worth the 80 or 8.4 that people are giving it. The story is so formulaic and so over the top, as well as predictable. That this is just not the best picture. I give Cameron props for developing technology and other things to Definately not worth the 80 or 8.4 that people are giving it. The story is so formulaic and so over the top, as well as predictable. That this is just not the best picture. I give Cameron props for developing technology and other things to make this film a reality, but outside of that...It has no merits. The overall story is pedantic and slow, and even when it gets to a cool battle scene at the end, it feels like I've waited so long for it that I no longer care. The run time does some huge dis-service here. It would have done better had he concentrated on the story telling, and less on effects.… Expand
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LucasDec 31, 2009
I don't get it. How can so many reviewers give this one a 10!. The story is so uninspired, I've seen the same story in so many other movies before. Ok, the visuals are great, but not revolutionary. What's more, they don't I don't get it. How can so many reviewers give this one a 10!. The story is so uninspired, I've seen the same story in so many other movies before. Ok, the visuals are great, but not revolutionary. What's more, they don't add to the story, some scenes are just there for the sake of eye candy. I guess this movie Is the most expensive ever made, especially when you add the money they had to pay reviewers.… Expand
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FantasyDec 18, 2009
The CGI animation is beyond brilliant. It's like when we saw Jurassic Park for the very first time as the Alien world on Pandora is simply breathtaking. How anyone can have such vision and then come up with such a lame predictable plot The CGI animation is beyond brilliant. It's like when we saw Jurassic Park for the very first time as the Alien world on Pandora is simply breathtaking. How anyone can have such vision and then come up with such a lame predictable plot is beyond me. 5 minutes into the movie you know the ending and then have to sit there for nearly 3 hours more. At least you can keep your 3D glasses!… Expand
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KyleCDec 26, 2009
If you don't mind a film beating you over the head with contrived plot development and plot devices instead of characters, and you aren't a big fan of compelling dialog, believable premises, or worthwhile third acts, you'll If you don't mind a film beating you over the head with contrived plot development and plot devices instead of characters, and you aren't a big fan of compelling dialog, believable premises, or worthwhile third acts, you'll love Avatar. Oh yeah, and the visuals are purty too.… Expand
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EdwardKDec 29, 2009
My 6 points are an average of 10 for the technology (at least in IMAX 3D) and 2 for the story, which is hackneyed. The final battle scene drags on far too long. The music is far too manipulative. A friend described it as Lord of the Rings My 6 points are an average of 10 for the technology (at least in IMAX 3D) and 2 for the story, which is hackneyed. The final battle scene drags on far too long. The music is far too manipulative. A friend described it as Lord of the Rings meets Independence Day. Many might consider that a compliment; I don't.… Expand
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JawclAug 17, 2010
Truly I disliked this movie.... A lot. I'm giving it a six for special effects which were amazing. But as for the actual story it really wasn't very original. John Smith goes to the "New World" and saves the girl he loves. Doesn't thisTruly I disliked this movie.... A lot. I'm giving it a six for special effects which were amazing. But as for the actual story it really wasn't very original. John Smith goes to the "New World" and saves the girl he loves. Doesn't this sound like Avatar? I think it was too close to Pocahontas, but some of you may think otherwise. Still, this movie was entertaining but I don't like movies with the "earth god" thing or fantasy.... It's worth seeing though, rent it for sure.… Expand
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TubieNov 2, 2010
If you didn't get the chance to watch this in theaters, I feel sorry for you. The non 3D version simply isn't as good. Even on a 1080p screen it shows that this movie was more about the experience of watching 3D well done and not the story inIf you didn't get the chance to watch this in theaters, I feel sorry for you. The non 3D version simply isn't as good. Even on a 1080p screen it shows that this movie was more about the experience of watching 3D well done and not the story in the movie itself.… Expand
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VAFrankyDec 31, 2010
The pinnacle of the "think with your eyes not with your mind" movement that is currently ruining the fields of cinema, music, and video games. This movie looks astounding in IMAX and 1080p and the special effects are ground breaking. TheThe pinnacle of the "think with your eyes not with your mind" movement that is currently ruining the fields of cinema, music, and video games. This movie looks astounding in IMAX and 1080p and the special effects are ground breaking. The sound quality is also phenomenal and I can see how it is really easy to get sucked into the eye candy that is being offered up. The script and acting however leave much to be desired and you need to be able to look beyond the pretty pictures. Once you get past the shiny solar panels on the space ships and glowing lights on the alien planet the movie doesn't have much substance. This is without a doubt one of the most overrated movies of all time. I wouldn't go as far as to give it a 1 or a 0 but this movie had immense potential and ultimately turned out to be a giant heap of eye candy.… Expand
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SeriouslyNov 13, 2010
Avatar is a great movie, but just how great is it? While I thought it was pretty cool that they based all the air and space craft on ones from the Halo series, the story was a bit of a disappointment. I was never really into Pocahontas orAvatar is a great movie, but just how great is it? While I thought it was pretty cool that they based all the air and space craft on ones from the Halo series, the story was a bit of a disappointment. I was never really into Pocahontas or Ferngully when a was younger, and I was never into old movies like Dancing with Wolves, so the story of Avatar did not really stick out to me. Visually the film was quite enticing with it's colourful scenery, it was not all that interesting because of the story. Avatar had much potential, but I am not so sure it lived up to its potential.â… Expand
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TheQuietGamerMar 9, 2011
I honestly don't understand all the hype behind this, the story never really grabbed me and the characters weren't interesting, however I will give them credit for creating a unique alien movie as opposed to every aliens are invading movieI honestly don't understand all the hype behind this, the story never really grabbed me and the characters weren't interesting, however I will give them credit for creating a unique alien movie as opposed to every aliens are invading movie that has been done over and over again, but it's still not that great, an ok movie from beginning to end.… Expand
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ovi_bzJan 7, 2011
A very nice 3d movie with a lot of effects and well done graphics. But the story it really sucks. I was very very disappointed after watching the movie. Nothing was original in the idea: the Matrix two worlds, the tree with the eternal lifeA very nice 3d movie with a lot of effects and well done graphics. But the story it really sucks. I was very very disappointed after watching the movie. Nothing was original in the idea: the Matrix two worlds, the tree with the eternal life where all the spirit are gathered, the eco 'not to destroy the forests' idea.... very, very disappointed.… Expand
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oscarstrokJan 16, 2011
avatar is David Cameron's latest movie, and sure its one of his worst pieces, but what did people expect, did they expect a smurfs movie? i hope not. to be honest its not the movie's fault that its over rated. its the ads and everyone's hype,avatar is David Cameron's latest movie, and sure its one of his worst pieces, but what did people expect, did they expect a smurfs movie? i hope not. to be honest its not the movie's fault that its over rated. its the ads and everyone's hype, i give it a 6/10… Expand
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Pepo12Feb 18, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Avatar es una obra maestra para muchos, pero una simpe películita con efectos especiales para muchos otros (me incluyo). Avatar es una historia dirigida por James Cameron, que no abarca ningún interés para verla proximamente en cable, ya que nos dormiriamos a los pocos minutos de empezados. James Cameron hizo películas aburridas como Titanic, y otras. James Cameron se cree un director revolucionista, pero no lo es en lo mas mínimo, ya que sus películas tienen una mirada hacia lo político, hacia el poder, y se encuentran con doblajes casi patéticos a la hora de construít a sus personajes con un idioma bien caracterizado. Avatar es una basofia humana en un mundo lleno de bichos azules.… Expand
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TheNewSpielbergMay 1, 2011
A strange mixture of Dances With Wolves and Aliens makes for a an equally bizarre but visually stunning screen epic that unfortunately falls flat on its face when it comes to plot and characters. A crippled soldier is sent undercoverA strange mixture of Dances With Wolves and Aliens makes for a an equally bizarre but visually stunning screen epic that unfortunately falls flat on its face when it comes to plot and characters. A crippled soldier is sent undercover disguised as a blue smurf to convince the natives to move out of their hometown so that the government can obtain a rare and valuable substance known jokingly as "unobtainium". Directed by James Cameron, the same man who swept the world with the 1997 epic Titanic. A movie best experienced in 3-D. All in all, good entertainment.… Expand
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aaronpaul121May 25, 2012
The visual effects are fantastic but there are certain points in the film that the characters are a little over-the-top. The story is original but a little bit boring. The acting is sometimes good and sometimes weird. This is certainly notThe visual effects are fantastic but there are certain points in the film that the characters are a little over-the-top. The story is original but a little bit boring. The acting is sometimes good and sometimes weird. This is certainly not James Cameron's best, but a solid one though… Expand
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jcw2385Jun 4, 2011
The story is very unoriginal. Its basically Pocahontas in the future. I'm hesitant to label it as a great movie. Alot of people seemed quick to label this movie as legendary, but the narrative of the film is quite the opposite. Sure, theThe story is very unoriginal. Its basically Pocahontas in the future. I'm hesitant to label it as a great movie. Alot of people seemed quick to label this movie as legendary, but the narrative of the film is quite the opposite. Sure, the special effects and everything were great, and it has entertainment value, but other than that it is fairly forgettable. All in all, decent movie that is easy on the eyes but not groundbreaking.… Expand
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djcmusicJan 7, 2012
The movie looked and sounded amazing. No doubt about that, but for being 10 years in the making the plot was a little too umm predictable. Some say thats being too nit picky, I say I could predict the whole movie and it kinda sucks. This isThe movie looked and sounded amazing. No doubt about that, but for being 10 years in the making the plot was a little too umm predictable. Some say thats being too nit picky, I say I could predict the whole movie and it kinda sucks. This is pokahontas basically with blue aliens. Great battle sequences, but the story overall isn't that interesting and again being totally predictable doesn't help it. I thought it definetly had an amazing look to it, but by the end I thought I saw something only about as half epic as it was built up to be.… Expand
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Trev29Sep 3, 2012
The movie wasn't half bad, but the visuals were about the only thing it could conger up. Script and acting were below par completely and the movie seemed too cliche.
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moonman1994Feb 10, 2013
Climatically beautiful, masterful use of 3D and amazing use of colors, and great computer animation. These aspects are the highlight of the film. If you get the opportunity to see Avatar on a movie theater screen then it is a must see due toClimatically beautiful, masterful use of 3D and amazing use of colors, and great computer animation. These aspects are the highlight of the film. If you get the opportunity to see Avatar on a movie theater screen then it is a must see due to it's brilliance on the big screen. However on the small screen much of this brilliance is less in the forefront and this allows you to see through how pretty it is and see how the story is really lacking. Avatar's story line is an unoriginal mishmash of different movies filled with uninspiring characters. Yes this movie will awe you with it's visual effects but if you're looking for a movie with a deep story Avatar is not it. the acting all an all was good and the story was not lacking at any fault of the actors. This movie is a typical James Cameron spectacle with little more than pretty scenery.… Expand
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RikiegeFeb 15, 2013
The movie is good, but not so good for me. The film serves only to see it once and then forget about it.
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theirrelephantsDec 18, 2017
This move gets a solid six solely for the cgi and the soundtrack. Like most of James Cameron's movies, you aren't seeing it for the plot, the writing, or the characters. You're watching it for the thrills (Alien) or the action (Terminator,This move gets a solid six solely for the cgi and the soundtrack. Like most of James Cameron's movies, you aren't seeing it for the plot, the writing, or the characters. You're watching it for the thrills (Alien) or the action (Terminator, Rambo) and finally the cgi (Avatar), not for well thought out story lines, which Cameron has never once been successful at. The aliens we're supposed to sympathize with come off as arrogant and inhuman, while the "evil jarhead" stereotype we're supposed to hate is the most likable and fleshed out character in the movie, that provides what little comedy relief there is in the movie. The main character is a traitor to his own species, and yet Cameron expects us to sympathize with him, and he hamfistedly attempts to force us to by having him be a 'mercenary' for a cookie cutter evil corporation that are on the planet to mine 'unobtanium.' No, I'm not joking, that's actually what it's called. Supposedly earth is an overpopulated hell hole, but we're led to believe that the one mineral that can keep it functioning is being mined solely by an incompetent corporation? Let's be serious, if it was actually that important to humanity's survival the only realistic ending would have been an earth spaceship glassing the planet from orbit and mining crews landing on the barren surface to continue their work.

That being said, the CGI was and is quite frankly absolutely amazing. I saw it three times in the theater (once at a normal theater, again in 3d, once at the local imax), and don't regret it.… Expand
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cameronmorewoodNov 8, 2012
A great vision, with more than excellent visual effects, some of the best I've ever seen in fact. Despite this, the film drones on for the last hour with battle sequences. If you're not a hardcore sci-fi action fan, it'll put you to sleep.
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YoursTrulyNov 9, 2012
As I once heard it put: "A sight to behold. A story to forget".
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gzayas91Aug 1, 2018
Great visual, but the story and characters are weak. This would have been better if this like Pincess Monanoka, that there's no good guys or bad guys, it's just complicated issues.
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irmaodDec 15, 2012
is a film with great graphics but the story is no big deal is anyway
a film that sees to the end with a bit of enthusiasm do not know is how is the film with the highest revenue ever
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ExKingApr 4, 2013
I'm not really a fan of big budget movies except for Titanic i think having a big budget movie will make it hard to maintain the story and the actors performances and aside from the fact that this movie in 3D i think James Cameron did aI'm not really a fan of big budget movies except for Titanic i think having a big budget movie will make it hard to maintain the story and the actors performances and aside from the fact that this movie in 3D i think James Cameron did a spectacular job with the visual effect and all that technological stuff but is the story solid NO is the performances good NO is the performance by Sam Worthington the leading actor memorable Hell NO he can't act so we left with nothing good and memorable also the story is unstable and messy so for me a solid 6 out of 10 fit to this movie.… Expand
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RayPistSep 27, 2013
A bland, cliched story with average acting and although the special effects are superb, it doesn't stop the film from being a mediocre bore-fest that you'll forget in a couple weeks time.
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RayzorMooseNov 15, 2013
Avatar collides.
With absolutely fantastic special effects and an okay script, Avatar succeeds with blazing success. Good acting, fair dialogue, and astounding visuals. The plot holes are prevalent, but the movie itself is with good execution.
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azeitonaApr 28, 2015
If you remove the special effects, thus, removing the Na'vi and replacing them it by... I don't know, native Americans, you'll notice that this film has already been done. Three or four times. White man saves the "stupid" natives that can'tIf you remove the special effects, thus, removing the Na'vi and replacing them it by... I don't know, native Americans, you'll notice that this film has already been done. Three or four times. White man saves the "stupid" natives that can't look after themselves -which is a paradox, after all, because the movie wants you to feel that the Na'vi are really special and have their ways with nature, but they are defenseless even so. What Avatar has of awesome is the ambiance, the effects are amazing (even though I prefer practical SFX, like Blade Runner, or Alien) and the movie turned 3D into something mainstream. Like what Gone with the Wind made with colored movies. Oh, and the Na'vi language was a nice touch, I read that they spent years creating it. But, if you discount all the artistic achievement, you'll notice that this film has been done before, and this version has a cumbersome plot and cheesy dialogue. It's a fun movie if you decide to leave your brain at the door. But for anyone that saw GOOD films in their lives, Avatar is only mediocre.… Expand
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alexo774Jul 19, 2015
the environbment is realy important and peopl do note understand e that it needs protect. this movie says thaew environment is protec4t and i respect it for that so it make god movies. james ceeameron is myf ather figurte anded sad... likethe environbment is realy important and peopl do note understand e that it needs protect. this movie says thaew environment is protec4t and i respect it for that so it make god movies. james ceeameron is myf ather figurte anded sad... like this moviesz. i like how rhias movie connects to teinetanic.... cuz leonardoo decaprio was in the end in the blue trwwe, and i creid becus i thought he ded... it remindedfrg me of mi childho9ed becaused whey i was yung i wa blue and ded. good job caemerin you make made kate whihslets cry in this movie right????? i give 10… Expand
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RvwFromUpHereMar 1, 2017
No doubt a visual accomplishment, but let's be real, they are looking for a mineral called "unobtanium," this is the blockbuster thrill ride Middle-America has been waiting for their whole lives.
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BarneyOnMTJan 5, 2016
WHAT I LIKED: A great and genuinely original idea for a big blockbuster - 'Avatar' succeeds on many levels. It explores some serious themes whilst still making you connect with the characters thanks to great acting and development. It's alsoWHAT I LIKED: A great and genuinely original idea for a big blockbuster - 'Avatar' succeeds on many levels. It explores some serious themes whilst still making you connect with the characters thanks to great acting and development. It's also visually stunning, being one of the rare films that aesthetically just makes all moviegoers very impressed
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: It's very long: too long for family viewing with younger children and almost too long even for adults - you feel like parts could have been cut without detrementing the overall experience. 'Avatar' is also quite confusing for first watching, but this length stops you from wanting to watch it twice.
VERDICT: A very impressive fleshed out but dragged out piece of film making from Cameron.… Expand
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DaveOakenshieldMar 24, 2021
Visually stunning with some pretty good action at the end, but ultimately very overrated! The protagonist is a plank of wood with no charm or charisma. The villains are cartoonish, and the other characters are pretty one dimensional. TheVisually stunning with some pretty good action at the end, but ultimately very overrated! The protagonist is a plank of wood with no charm or charisma. The villains are cartoonish, and the other characters are pretty one dimensional. The Navii are very manipulatively deliberately designed to deceive the audience into liking them. Doubt people would've cared if they looked like the Aliens from District 9.
But my biggest complaint is that the story is unoriginal and unimaginative. It takes elements from Dances with Wolves, Pocahontas and FernGully without doing anything new or putting a different take on it. It's just a generic story we've seen many times before with a big high budget flashy paint job put over it.… Expand
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geewahJan 22, 2021
Amazing special effects but after that this movie falls flat.
Another James Cameron movie that is more about the CGI than any kind of decent story.
Disappointing
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Alux789Apr 24, 2023
This movie was stupid, there were a lot of non-logical situations, there was a feeling that the script for the film was written according to a template, because while watching I was guessing all the time what would happen next. The film makesThis movie was stupid, there were a lot of non-logical situations, there was a feeling that the script for the film was written according to a template, because while watching I was guessing all the time what would happen next. The film makes you think of good and evil as unambiguous things, it shows evil tyrants and good saviors, the film does not allow you to determine for yourself what is good and what is evil, it inspires you with a single opinion. But the film has advantages, or rather one, which is that it is not boring to watch… Expand
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DarkwingSchmuckMar 8, 2022
Despite being touted for its groundbreaking visuals, Avatar looks more like an incredibly expensive video game. It shouldn't be surprising this James Cameron film is filled with space marine action, but the standard plot and forgettableDespite being touted for its groundbreaking visuals, Avatar looks more like an incredibly expensive video game. It shouldn't be surprising this James Cameron film is filled with space marine action, but the standard plot and forgettable characters should be a surprise. It's way too long at nearly 3-hours, with its heavy environmental themes seen through a very simplistic lens. Avatar also has the distinction of featuring the weirdest and most uncomfortable love scene ever seen in a major release.… Expand
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lizJan 22, 2010
Overrated! The storyline and the characters were grossly underdeveloped. The effects were good but I was under the impression that they would be so good that the plant life and the Na'vi would look realistic. And don't get me Overrated! The storyline and the characters were grossly underdeveloped. The effects were good but I was under the impression that they would be so good that the plant life and the Na'vi would look realistic. And don't get me started on the look of the Na'vi! They resembled African-Americans (braids with beads in them and wide noses as well as some of the tribe leaders' clothing which looked like a Masai rip-off) and Native-Americans (noses, long hair, tall thin like the Disney version of Pocahontas, and also their clothing) they were too lazy when it came time to designing their look. I did feel at some points like I was watching a cartoon movie and one which I would never touch with a ten foot pole. I felt that more needed to be told as far as the Na'vi were concerned, and I wanted to see more of the beautiful forests. In fact, at one point I did think that it would have been cool if Pandora had no sunlight so that during the whole film we could see the beautiful glow-in-the-dark plant life. That was my favorite part of the movie and I still hope to have a dream in which I'm surrounded by such beauty! The movie really went down-hill for me when the war started, at first it was fine but then it went on for too long and it turned the movie into another action flick. I feel like I'm the only person who thinks that James Cameron isn't very good. Sure he is good with special effects, but he's no artist who can really be innovative (like those filmmakers who don't take 5 years to make a movie that is generic in terms of storyline which is the most important reason to see a movie) and write great stories with great characters and depth. I did enjoy Avatar as a fun popcorn flick and am glad I saw it but i don't understand why so many people are giving it so much high praise! And I am horrified that it's being nominated for some major awards. I just hope it doesn't win an Oscar like Titanic did (another movie I enjoyed as a good popcorn flick and yet even as a 14 year old with crush on Dicaprio, I knew better than to think it deserved the awards it received!) or I'll go crazy.… Expand
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AvatarM.Jun 3, 2010
full points for visual prowess but zero points for plot and originality-the whole time i was watching it i was thinking wow this is a return to my childhood-it's the upgraded Pocahontas! I was waiting for the animals to talk..had they full points for visual prowess but zero points for plot and originality-the whole time i was watching it i was thinking wow this is a return to my childhood-it's the upgraded Pocahontas! I was waiting for the animals to talk..had they spend more time on character development and originality there would have been nothing to criticize. In their defense having an original alien movie would be difficult...after all there are so many alien movies out there.… Expand
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MMDec 30, 2009
Overrated. Seriously now, anyone who's read a few books can tell clearly that the storytelling was cheesy and cliche: I literally guessed the entire scope of the plot with all the main "twists" after watching the first 20 minutes of the Overrated. Seriously now, anyone who's read a few books can tell clearly that the storytelling was cheesy and cliche: I literally guessed the entire scope of the plot with all the main "twists" after watching the first 20 minutes of the film. The dialogue was boring and uninventive, sticking straight to the formula. The effects were decent, but I found the 3D to be kind of weak and I think Cameron should have stuck to normal film. It's not a terrible movie, but don't expect to get your heart wrenched out by the story or be shocked by the conclusion - it's exactly what you expect.… Expand
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felipem.Jan 1, 2010
A nivel visual bastante buena,el resto muy irregular.es como pocahontas en el futuro!.muy predecible.guion con ideas y estereotipos muy trillados.
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A.E.Feb 21, 2010
Superb special effects can't make-up for a predictible plot and so-so acting. See it in 3D at the theater--no need to ever see this movie on the small screen.
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philipd.Mar 3, 2010
Technically noteworthy, but cinematically, a let-down.
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JackS.Apr 11, 2010
What makes a movie immersive? Is it the visuals or is it the plot and believable acting? I find it to be the latter. Avatar is a movie with a story that has a story that's been done before, with adequate acting (and I use adequate very What makes a movie immersive? Is it the visuals or is it the plot and believable acting? I find it to be the latter. Avatar is a movie with a story that has a story that's been done before, with adequate acting (and I use adequate very generously), and poor pacing. The effects were amazing, but thirty years down the line, these effects will be outdated, and what will we be left with? A movie with an overused plot, adequate acting, and poor pacing, with NO AMAZING EFFECTS. This movie set a bad example for movies everywhere, telling moviemakers all over the world that 3D sells, and that originality and creativity does not.… Expand
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RaymondS.Jun 18, 2010
Boring, but visually amazing.
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NormDDec 23, 2009
congrats Cameron! In creating a movie which decries the destruction of primitive societies, you have effectively begun the destruction of the 'primitive' art form of narrative and thematic storytelling. you have gone from congrats Cameron! In creating a movie which decries the destruction of primitive societies, you have effectively begun the destruction of the 'primitive' art form of narrative and thematic storytelling. you have gone from 'king of the world' to shiva the destroyer. say goodbye to hollywood..in 10 years, it'll all be 400 million dollar corporations masquerading as movies. 3d was nice though.… Expand
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GregADec 23, 2009
The special effects were quite vertiginous, but I feel like the director did not take a few things into consideration. First of all, does he not understand the insane electricity bill the planet would be receiving every month due to the The special effects were quite vertiginous, but I feel like the director did not take a few things into consideration. First of all, does he not understand the insane electricity bill the planet would be receiving every month due to the lighting sources placed in the ground? I also feel that he left out the Blue Penis demographic, which I believed this would be the only movie of the Winter that could compare to the Blue Penis quota set by Watchmen, which was still quite low. On the whole, the movie was less filled with phosphorescent genitalia than I was hoping for. Four words to describe this movie: NOT ENOUGH BLUE PENIS!… Expand
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MiguelGJan 13, 2010
Definition of average. This movie has fantastic visuals and cinematography, and the 3d is a must to experience this movie, however the story, acting, and dialogue is predictable, cliched, cheesy, and a complete copy of Pocahontas, Dances Definition of average. This movie has fantastic visuals and cinematography, and the 3d is a must to experience this movie, however the story, acting, and dialogue is predictable, cliched, cheesy, and a complete copy of Pocahontas, Dances with Wolves, and probably about a 1000 other movies. I saw it for free so I didn't mind so much but I certainly wouldn't have paid to see this movie. The only thing the movie has going for it is the 3d and special effects.… Expand
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JMJan 31, 2010
Without the visuals, this is a half baked movie. Seriously, watch it in 2D and it will seem a little tedious.
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OscarM.Jan 8, 2010
Special effects and visuals - esp in 3D - fabulous!! But o/wise the movie is nothing much more than an updated Disney cartoon, along the likes of Bambi, Pocahontas, or the like. Disappointing that despite all the money thrown at it, Cameron Special effects and visuals - esp in 3D - fabulous!! But o/wise the movie is nothing much more than an updated Disney cartoon, along the likes of Bambi, Pocahontas, or the like. Disappointing that despite all the money thrown at it, Cameron could come up with a rather unimaginative and pedestrian script.… Expand
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BobNFeb 23, 2010
Amazing special effects. Nothing more. Plot is silly, childish, typical save the earth-american-imperialists bs. The overt lines about Iraq were laughable, does Cameron think us stupid? Is it that he believes average folk cannot connect his Amazing special effects. Nothing more. Plot is silly, childish, typical save the earth-american-imperialists bs. The overt lines about Iraq were laughable, does Cameron think us stupid? Is it that he believes average folk cannot connect his plot with modern actions? Or is it just that he is an engineer, not a storyteller? Amazing special FX, nothing more. See it in 3D, then forget about it, I certainly did.… Expand
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PhilB.Feb 6, 2010
I struggle to understand how anyone can be so sucked in by the graphics that they overlook the recycled plot, terrible dialogue and mediocre performances. If indeed it does change cinema forever then it's a sad day for film-making when I struggle to understand how anyone can be so sucked in by the graphics that they overlook the recycled plot, terrible dialogue and mediocre performances. If indeed it does change cinema forever then it's a sad day for film-making when focussing on the 3D is a substitute for trying to make a good film. I'm just thankful I've not met a single person who was "blown away", in fact I don't know anyone who'd award it more than a 7.… Expand
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JonHApr 24, 2010
A short summary of my opinion after watching the movie: Pervers material and the story is unbelievable, as in I can't believe anything on the screen. Visuals are very good though.
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Ikarus14Apr 26, 2010
Sure, the visuals are highly distinctive but the unoriginal storyline and lazy dialogue just about put me to sleep.
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KathySApr 8, 2010
Too long, vastly over-rated.
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JWSDec 19, 2009
Lots of looking at my watch in the second half and the score had me wanting earplugs. Dialogue was kinda ordinary as well. If this really is the future of film I'm gonna get to catch up on a lot of reading. Lots of style over very Lots of looking at my watch in the second half and the score had me wanting earplugs. Dialogue was kinda ordinary as well. If this really is the future of film I'm gonna get to catch up on a lot of reading. Lots of style over very little substance. As for the anti-American, anti-Military rant some people seem to think it was, I didn't really see it that way, though as said I might have dozed off for a few minutes there.… Expand
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Avatarwassoboring!Jan 21, 2010
Fantastic visuals but boring boring boring! It was brutal trying to get through this movie. I left the cinema half way through to have a break for 15 minutes. Once the awe of the 3D visuals had subsided, then all was left was the storyline, Fantastic visuals but boring boring boring! It was brutal trying to get through this movie. I left the cinema half way through to have a break for 15 minutes. Once the awe of the 3D visuals had subsided, then all was left was the storyline, and it was a boring, cliche one at that. The 5/10 rating is purely for the visuals. If this movie was 2D only, I'd give it a 1.… Expand
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BrandonSJan 22, 2010
Brilliant special effects, but the storytelling and acting are clumsy and poor. Whereas Toy Story and LOTR matched innovative effects with extraordinary stories, Avatar is solely worth seeing for the magical effects. Worth seeing for sure, Brilliant special effects, but the storytelling and acting are clumsy and poor. Whereas Toy Story and LOTR matched innovative effects with extraordinary stories, Avatar is solely worth seeing for the magical effects. Worth seeing for sure, but not really a great movie.… Expand
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KurtZJan 24, 2010
This is a visually impressive film, but the dazzling effects mask a sophomoric, poorly-written screenplay-- this will age poorly, much as Titanic did, and I think many critics will be embarrassed by the gushing reviews they're giving to This is a visually impressive film, but the dazzling effects mask a sophomoric, poorly-written screenplay-- this will age poorly, much as Titanic did, and I think many critics will be embarrassed by the gushing reviews they're giving to this now.… Expand
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DPJan 26, 2010
Getting past the awe of a fast panning 3D environment--which is difficult for many sci-fi junkies--I grade the movie on what we'll think outside of our temporary giddiness. When we come back to this movie, the lack of depth in the Getting past the awe of a fast panning 3D environment--which is difficult for many sci-fi junkies--I grade the movie on what we'll think outside of our temporary giddiness. When we come back to this movie, the lack of depth in the characterization, the weak attempts at philosophy, and the over stated Gia-Green Earth message will not only bore us, it will insult us. Remember Jar-Jar from Starwars Episode 1. We tolerated him on the first viewing, but has made repeated viewings intolerable. Once the shiny green is gone; the movie will be as well--or we'll just stare with pitiful regret at a box on our shelves.… Expand
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chrisg.May 23, 2010
Cool animation but the anti-american rhetoric was repulsive. Reminded me of a cross between Small Soldiers and The Crucible.
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EddyIMay 28, 2010
Well, Avatar Quite possibly the most overhyped movie of all time. Acting is average at best, the plot is unoriginal and was carried out far better in movies released a little over 2 decades ago. However, the visuals are breathtaking, but Well, Avatar Quite possibly the most overhyped movie of all time. Acting is average at best, the plot is unoriginal and was carried out far better in movies released a little over 2 decades ago. However, the visuals are breathtaking, but thats pretty much the best part of this movie. In short, if you're going to spend a decade making a movie might as well give it an original story.… Expand
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SomeRandoGuyJun 15, 2010
It's ok, not that awesome, but ok. It's long, and it has a lot of good parts. Problem is i'm not a kind of person for this kind of movie, and i was rather bored in a lot of parts. ANother thing i didn't like(my personal It's ok, not that awesome, but ok. It's long, and it has a lot of good parts. Problem is i'm not a kind of person for this kind of movie, and i was rather bored in a lot of parts. ANother thing i didn't like(my personal opinion) was that all the cool characters died and we were left with a blue smurf and his blue gf, reminded me of that song Blue by eifel65(i wonder why).… Expand
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GeorgeJJun 16, 2010
Graphics phenomenal but story sucked. Unubtainium, really? They couldn't have come up with anything better.
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TylerDec 18, 2009
I dont know what to entirely think of this film. The CGI through most of the film is breathtaking, while some parts do look cartoonish, its still quite remarkable. The first half of the movie moves at a rather dull pace. The plot is rather I dont know what to entirely think of this film. The CGI through most of the film is breathtaking, while some parts do look cartoonish, its still quite remarkable. The first half of the movie moves at a rather dull pace. The plot is rather loose and at its core, is nothing more than something we've seen 500 times before - evil men forcing out the local natives. Its worth a watch, but probably only a rental. Nothing really interesting happens until the last 30 or so minutes, which is very well done tho. But nothing unusual happens and it tends to be predictable. Just an average movie with great CGI. I dont know about others, but i was ready to ask Marcus Theatres in Green Bay for my money back, not because of the film, but because of the rediculous 25 minutes of commercials before the film. That probably didnt help my attitude going into the movie.… Expand
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