Avatar
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: December 18, 2009
7.5
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5
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 The effects were amazing, but thirty years down the line, these effects will be outdated, and what will we be left with?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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JacobTDApr 6, 2010
Great visuals, story/been there done that feeling/acting/script were all a D+ at best. This is a C movie. Nowhere near my top 10 for the year.
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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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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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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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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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MattiF.Jan 19, 2010
While this film will be remembered as probably the first film with properly natural looking and animated cgi characters and one of the only films so far that managed to use 3d effects without overusing gratuitous "coming at you" shots While this film will be remembered as probably the first film with properly natural looking and animated cgi characters and one of the only films so far that managed to use 3d effects without overusing gratuitous "coming at you" shots I'm afraid that the actual film underneath the graphics it is very light with all the attention focused on the visual flair and not the plot or characters. A score of 4/10 represents what is now at the start of 2010; a mediocre film which showcases current computer graphics technology at its peak. In a few years this technology will be outdated and it is my belief that the film will be mostly forgotten. It is definitely not so bad that it's unwatchable but the far too long run time and simple story mean that I'd never bother watching it again.… 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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FrancisK.Jan 27, 2010
Overhyped, boring, derivative, disappointing, laughable.
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DaveHJan 31, 2010
Too predictable, it does have amazing visual effects but other than than it has bad to average acting and is a rip-off Pocahontas.
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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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DexxterBJan 4, 2010
The Good: Avatar has mesmerizing special effects, amazing visuals, and is action packed. The Bad: Cliche story, forgetable characters, cheesy dialogue, extremely annoying voice-overs and the main character is a lifeless soldier who wants The Good: Avatar has mesmerizing special effects, amazing visuals, and is action packed. The Bad: Cliche story, forgetable characters, cheesy dialogue, extremely annoying voice-overs and the main character is a lifeless soldier who wants desperately to be an ugly blue freak (I think the bad parts in Avatar completely outweigh the good parts!)… Expand
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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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4
WaldoG.Jan 7, 2010
Overblown, overlong and cliched.
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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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TharS.Feb 3, 2010
What makes this silly film credible are the special effects. Without the "state of the art" CGI revolution, this movie is ,basically, a live-action version of Disney's Pocahontas. Hardly the best picture of the year. most innovative? What makes this silly film credible are the special effects. Without the "state of the art" CGI revolution, this movie is ,basically, a live-action version of Disney's Pocahontas. Hardly the best picture of the year. most innovative? perhaps. but it is far from being the best film of the year.… Expand
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VadimSMar 16, 2010
The movie is beautifully made , has incredible premise, but every single time you actually start to enjoy it, it throws at you the most generic/cliche plot-twists and characters nullifying any enjoyment you may get from watching this.
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BenR.Mar 24, 2010
Seriously not all that it was cracked up to be, the story was drawn out too long to then just rush the action seen in one last ditch attempt to pull the audience in. Overall, nothing to be rated as a top movie of all time.
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PaulG.Mar 4, 2010
A quarter of a billion dollars in special effects? Yep, it was pretty cool looking... However, no amount of special effects can cover up a trite story and heavy handed metaphors. I'm being decent with a four.
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AliZApr 11, 2010
The plot has been used way too many times before. Very unoriginal. Also....its a rip-off of dances with smurfs.
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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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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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FredD.Dec 19, 2009
The tech aspects of the movie were great but not nearly enough to save the ham-handed, overbearing and overly politicized story...one review I read that said the "message overshadowed the narrative" was the perfect summary. The script was The tech aspects of the movie were great but not nearly enough to save the ham-handed, overbearing and overly politicized story...one review I read that said the "message overshadowed the narrative" was the perfect summary. The script was amazingly stupid...beyond even those who would say "what did you expect"...more than this my friend...I expected more than this.… Expand
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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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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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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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MattDec 30, 2009
I can't even begin to describe how unsatisfying Avatar was. Cliched story, over-exposition (aka idiot lectures), bad dialogue, numbing amounts of pathos, bad to non-existent character development or exploration of their relationships... I can't even begin to describe how unsatisfying Avatar was. Cliched story, over-exposition (aka idiot lectures), bad dialogue, numbing amounts of pathos, bad to non-existent character development or exploration of their relationships... If you are only in for the sweet CG then this is you're movie. But if you value a decent story avoid Avatar.… Expand
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JayT.Jan 19, 2010
I had the same problem with this movie as I did with "9". The visuals are stimulating, but everything else nearly falls flat. The first half of the film was engaging and entertaining, while the second half went on much too long. This I had the same problem with this movie as I did with "9". The visuals are stimulating, but everything else nearly falls flat. The first half of the film was engaging and entertaining, while the second half went on much too long. This isn't to say "Avatar" is a bad movie... At it's worst moments it's just below mediocre. It's just that with such a huge budget, I wish they had focused more time on the story rather than the effects.… 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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DanielV.Jan 22, 2010
I truly did enjoy this movie. The special effects were fantastic, and Cameron made the right move by delaying this movie until Stereoscopic 3D had been perfected. But that was perhaps only one of few right moves made by him. The plot was I truly did enjoy this movie. The special effects were fantastic, and Cameron made the right move by delaying this movie until Stereoscopic 3D had been perfected. But that was perhaps only one of few right moves made by him. The plot was well overdone, and incredibly predictable. But the lush jungle of Pandora immersed me, and the long run time didn't overstay its welcome. I won't be seeing it again any time soon, if ever again. But I would not be entirely opposed to buying it on Blu-Ray. Bottom line, go see it, 3D is not necessary, but recommended.… 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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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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AndrewB.Mar 11, 2010
CGI is great, acting is okay, but the story is downright awful. I could guess exactly what would happen next, very predictable, and not interesting. If the story had been more original, then I would give it a 7.
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GarrettN.Mar 25, 2010
The movie was a visual masterpiece, but just didn't have many original parts,and when it did, they were kinda stupid (ie, the hair things).
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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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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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AndrewWDec 18, 2009
Giving it a five since the CGI makes up half the film and was amazing. However the story was dull,shallow and tried to copy too much from Dances with Wolves. Also the last 15 minutes of the film was a huge political and environmental Giving it a five since the CGI makes up half the film and was amazing. However the story was dull,shallow and tried to copy too much from Dances with Wolves. Also the last 15 minutes of the film was a huge political and environmental statement which wasn't needed...… Expand
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TonyLDec 18, 2009
"Dances with Avatar" Cameron steals the plot of "Dances with Wolves" and changes the environment to a futuristic newly discovered planet. The special effects were amazing, but at times made me dizzy. You've seen the storylines, themes "Dances with Avatar" Cameron steals the plot of "Dances with Wolves" and changes the environment to a futuristic newly discovered planet. The special effects were amazing, but at times made me dizzy. You've seen the storylines, themes and character development in a dozen different movies. At times I cringed at the the dialogue. If you love special effects then this is the movie for you. I suggest going to a red box renting Dances with Wolves for a $1 and watching it through a kaleidoscope.… Expand
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JeffreyD.Dec 19, 2009
Just beautiful CGI. Not much else. Every Hollywood cliche in two hours that felt like four. Worth renting for the new world of Pandora.
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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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AlanGDec 20, 2009
Technically and visually a very good movie, especially if watched in 3D. But story wise, somewhat sophomoric and a rip off of so many movies of the past. It was like watching Star Wars, Apocalypse Now, Harry Potter, West Side Story, Alien, Technically and visually a very good movie, especially if watched in 3D. But story wise, somewhat sophomoric and a rip off of so many movies of the past. It was like watching Star Wars, Apocalypse Now, Harry Potter, West Side Story, Alien, Dances with Wolves, Lord of the Ring and more all rolled into one. The storyline was bearable until it got to one of the rituals which was downright hokey. I also thought it was way too violent. It was violence for special effects sake. The acting and dialogue was also pretty lame.… Expand
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JohnZDec 20, 2009
Depends on an amazing number of cliches and stereotypes - on the evil side, the US military and a large corporation, both intent on destroying a beautiful luminous ecosystem for the "unobtanium" (no joke) under the ground. On the good side, Depends on an amazing number of cliches and stereotypes - on the evil side, the US military and a large corporation, both intent on destroying a beautiful luminous ecosystem for the "unobtanium" (no joke) under the ground. On the good side, aliens that are essentially 10-foot tall blue Native Americans ("horses", bows and arrows, war paint, tribal leaders, etc etc), a female scientist, a Latina pilot, a paraplegic Marine, and of course the planetary Nature Goddess. Who will like it? Left-wingers and New Age types. Who will be disappointed by all the cliches? Intelligent people and grown-ups. Visually interesting though.… Expand
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PauleyDec 20, 2009
You have to separate the movie into two different parts. Visually, it was stunning but not the world-changer that I had been lead to believe that it was - at least for the public. It may be this type of world-changer for the industry. It was You have to separate the movie into two different parts. Visually, it was stunning but not the world-changer that I had been lead to believe that it was - at least for the public. It may be this type of world-changer for the industry. It was beautiful but failed to live up to the high expectations that I had. As a movie, I thought it was the biggest piece of anti-military, anti-corporate America, and pro-enviromentalist propoganda that I had ever seen. It was so one-sided that it hurt the film. Could he not have filled in some backstory on what drove the corporation to need the underground resource other than pure evil greed or give the military a more realistic sense other than simple blood-lust. There was no depth to these elements of the story which exposed Cameron's liberal, self-hating mindset. If he spent as much time and energy into making a great movie as he did into pushing his liberal agenda then it would have been huge success instead of the beautiful propoganda piece that was released. The most successful part of Cameron's operation was making sure the full extent of the bias of his film was not discussed before opening weekend to save the boxoffice. That will not be the case the second weekend. Prepare for the backlash.… 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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jefframoneDec 23, 2009
The ground-breaking technology used to mak "Avatar", make it the single greatest artistic achievement in film miking since the "The Lord of the Rings". However, despite the stunning, naturalistic, organic look of the characters and The ground-breaking technology used to mak "Avatar", make it the single greatest artistic achievement in film miking since the "The Lord of the Rings". However, despite the stunning, naturalistic, organic look of the characters and environments, the heavy handed themes and stock characters hold this movie back. This is on of those movies where the director writes the point of the plot on a baseball bad and repeatedly hits the audience over the head with it. We get it: The planet Pandora is Iraq or Afghanistan or any other place the U.S. invaded and tried to plunder only to be rebuffed a determined native population. Subtlety is clearly not Cameron's style. Even though I enjoyed the breath-taking visuals (especially in 3-D IMAX) and all the effort put into the creation of the alien creatures/their culture, I kept getting distracted by the cliche characters from Earth's military industrial complex who seemed to do their basic training at central casting. I guess when you make $500 million movie you need to present clear archetypes so that even the simplest boob can understand. Although not completely brainless, this is not exactly a thinkin' fella's movie. What it is is great Hollywood sci-fi action which does have something to say. Although it does so with the subtlety of a fuel tanker slamming into a dynamite factory.… Expand
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DavidS.Dec 24, 2009
Reproducing the destructive colonialist/capitalist ideology and narrative is all Avatar does. The very nature of its white, ethnographic, "insider" hero is a one that takes what is not his and pretends to have mastery of it. The fact that Reproducing the destructive colonialist/capitalist ideology and narrative is all Avatar does. The very nature of its white, ethnographic, "insider" hero is a one that takes what is not his and pretends to have mastery of it. The fact that the white guy is able to master all of the native's knowledge through his ethnographic study is complete hypocrisy. The point should be that "our" ways of knowing, producing, living, are all destructive, and we do not need to destroy or take to survive is lost both in an around the white hero and his white experience. The true value is what was there are lasted before, not what new science or knowledge you think you can try to acquire, taxonomize or colonize. The Na'vi are the knowers, they are the people of Iraq, of Afghanistan, Africa, South America, the billions of lives "we" have destroyed, our planet which will soon react to our lack of reverence...Not the white guy.… Expand
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wadehDec 24, 2009
I love kids movies, but Avatar is more childish than Michael Jackson. The characters are so underdeveloped and unbelievable that it's impossible to root for the protagonists. The simple use of a montage to show the progression of the I love kids movies, but Avatar is more childish than Michael Jackson. The characters are so underdeveloped and unbelievable that it's impossible to root for the protagonists. The simple use of a montage to show the progression of the characters would have saved an hour off of the film and would have allowed better character and story development. The special effects were a positive aspect of Avatar, but you just can't BUY a good movie.… Expand
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DWDec 28, 2009
Slick visuals, sticky dialog, stupid plot and sickening political message. Last of the Mohicans crossed with Apocalypse Now wrapped up in a bit of CGI fluff? Tasty enough, I suppose, but its full of saturates and does nothing good for my Slick visuals, sticky dialog, stupid plot and sickening political message. Last of the Mohicans crossed with Apocalypse Now wrapped up in a bit of CGI fluff? Tasty enough, I suppose, but its full of saturates and does nothing good for my cholesterol: after all it's is just a reheated mess of post-colonial meals from yesteryear that are, truth to be told, past their sell-by-dates.… Expand
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BrianMDec 29, 2009
What's most surprising, and disappointing about Avatar is that James Cameron has put technology and visual affects ahead of storytelling. That has never been the case with his other movies. Despite its eye popping visuals, Avatar fails What's most surprising, and disappointing about Avatar is that James Cameron has put technology and visual affects ahead of storytelling. That has never been the case with his other movies. Despite its eye popping visuals, Avatar fails because not enough time was invested in the story. The love story between Jake and a female inhabitant of Pandora never has any depth or feeling, nor does the rest of the movie which is stretched out to an excruciating 2 hours and 40 minutes, presumably so Cameron can show off as much of his groundbreaking visuals as possible. A major let down from a major talent.… Expand
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CarlosS.Dec 31, 2009
Weak story and special effects prevent Avatar from being a good movie. A disappointing Cameron movie. He still has to redeem himself from all his bad movies after Aliens.
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JohnR.Dec 31, 2009
Spectacular special effects. Plotwise, all you need to know is "Dances With Aliens" -- now you know the whole thing.
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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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VanPhadoDec 31, 2009
Boring. A bad history but good effects.
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JamesPDec 18, 2009
good special effects and good use of 3D, but let down by a pretty poor and shallow storyline that was pretty much made predicatable thanks to its trailers, although the average human being could pretty much guess what happens at the end good special effects and good use of 3D, but let down by a pretty poor and shallow storyline that was pretty much made predicatable thanks to its trailers, although the average human being could pretty much guess what happens at the end quickly. Cameron put a lot of effort into this and that needs to be praised but you'd think after making it such a visible specatcle he'd hire decent script writers.… 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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TBooTedMarshallDec 21, 2009
Great visuals. Terrible story. No real characters. Bad acting. Heavy-handed left-wing preaching. The only way this movie could have been more anti-American would be to add a scene where the blue aliens are at an airport spitting on Marines Great visuals. Terrible story. No real characters. Bad acting. Heavy-handed left-wing preaching. The only way this movie could have been more anti-American would be to add a scene where the blue aliens are at an airport spitting on Marines and soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. And, please don't forget: those Marines and soldiers are over there because in 2001 some jerks blew up and destoryed our big tree. I guess if your blue and get all sad and weepy after killing animals it's OK to fight back after someone blows up your big tree, but if your an American your just a big meanie if you fight back after your big tree is blown up. Really? Nice hypocracy.… Expand
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AdityaM.Dec 24, 2009
I am sorry for Roger Ebert's review, I generally value his advice on movies a lot. Now is the Huge Money Spending era of Cinemas. There are two ways, well three ways - 1) Do great creative work. 2) Spend a lot of money. 3) Do both (but I am sorry for Roger Ebert's review, I generally value his advice on movies a lot. Now is the Huge Money Spending era of Cinemas. There are two ways, well three ways - 1) Do great creative work. 2) Spend a lot of money. 3) Do both (but this is out of reach at present). Now out of the first two ways, who will take the pain to think for hours, days and months in solitude? Directors are too busy with meetings, contacts. There are a lot of people who are ready to spend money, so better spend huge money and boast about creativity. That is doing the work. Now we realize the value of Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles, Charlie Chaplin and the old Spielberg. Spend huge money but also spend good hours in solitude too. I know you are too busy earning money.… Expand
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JasonK.Dec 25, 2009
There�s no denying that the money invested for the visual effects paid off. Too bad some of that money was not invested in developing the story.
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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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RickGDec 26, 2009
A new standard in filmmaking? Oh, give me a break! This was basically the last Star Wars with better acting and a more familiar âÂ?Â?Dances With WolvesâÂ?Â
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JulianMDec 27, 2009
Amazing visuals, and great effects. I was completely in awe when it came to the graphics. The only flaw is... great animation doesn't make a great film. The plot seemed to be lacking in many areas, and a lot of things didn't seem Amazing visuals, and great effects. I was completely in awe when it came to the graphics. The only flaw is... great animation doesn't make a great film. The plot seemed to be lacking in many areas, and a lot of things didn't seem to be explained either. It's great if you can just turn off your brain and enjoy some great action and heroism, but I just can't get over the fact that the story was lacking in many ways.… Expand
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vitorf.Dec 27, 2009
Were they kidding? what kind of story was that?
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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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SparkyDec 29, 2009
The effects were gorgeous. The story is absolute garbage. My advice: see it with some chemical enhancement and some pink floyd on your ipod. Its only way you will get past the ridiculous dialogue and painfully awful story.
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MattJun 18, 2011
The good thing about the film is the technical side of it, good acting and they even got Sigourney Weaver involved. Thats about it really, the bad side is the story. Its obvious what is going to happen, to be fairly honest its PochahontasThe good thing about the film is the technical side of it, good acting and they even got Sigourney Weaver involved. Thats about it really, the bad side is the story. Its obvious what is going to happen, to be fairly honest its Pochahontas that has been altered, and is set in the future… 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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RappScallionJul 31, 2011
Probably one of the most overrated movies of all time. Can't believe people can call it an instant classic. nor that it's ranked in the top with really great movies such as The Godfather and Shawshank Redemption. It doesn't deserve to beProbably one of the most overrated movies of all time. Can't believe people can call it an instant classic. nor that it's ranked in the top with really great movies such as The Godfather and Shawshank Redemption. It doesn't deserve to be among the top 500 movies on IMDB. Read any positive review and all you hear is how cool the visuals are, how the CGI is breathtaking and so on. What they don't tell you is that the plot is basically written by a 5-year old. Avatar is a big, fat, tired old cliché with a dazzling new paint job. Most of the "plot" is derived from old and often better material, basically the whole "Sorry about Colonialism"- and "The Noble Savage"-genres that include movies and books such as Dances with Wolves, A Man Called Horse, The Last Samurai, The Last of the Mohicans, Dune, Lawrence of Arabia, Ferngully, Pocahontas, Robinson Crusoue, The Thin Red Line, Moby Dick and many, many, many others. The acting, while not bad is not memorable either, nor are the many stock character suck as Jake and Grace. In fact, Avatar has none of the hallmarks of a classic: great script, superior acting, memorable characters that you root for or even suspence or immersion. Everyone is so wooed by the visuals, but great visual by itself doesn't make a good movie. I doubt people will look back to this movie in 50 years time and consider it a classic, especially in ten years time when the CGI starts to look really dated. At it's best Avatar is a good popcorn movie, you sit awed for about two hours but after that it's easily forgettable, and it deserves nothing better.… 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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Candy-FlossJul 26, 2011
I've never really heard of a film like this that got so many positive reviews especially seeing the literally dazzling special effects, and that was the furthest it got. Even so, it made the film look cheap, yet overrated, and the 3-DI've never really heard of a film like this that got so many positive reviews especially seeing the literally dazzling special effects, and that was the furthest it got. Even so, it made the film look cheap, yet overrated, and the 3-D doesn't make it at all better. It looked more like a LSD-induced fairytale, and that is an excuse for such a inadequate plot.… Expand
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Poopman157Jul 22, 2011
my mom pulled me out of school to see this. I really expected alot from this movie, and I walked into the theater with "modern classic" in mind, overlooking the fact that I don't like James Cameron movies. Well uh.. thirty minutes in, I wasmy mom pulled me out of school to see this. I really expected alot from this movie, and I walked into the theater with "modern classic" in mind, overlooking the fact that I don't like James Cameron movies. Well uh.. thirty minutes in, I was thinking "Wow cool! Look at that 3D!" but there was that Indy 4 esque "this better not be it" thought in the back of my mind. The characters, the were like robots, with cartoonish generals and that sort of crowd. The weird blue chick was cool at first but soon got very annoying. Also, why is this Sam Worthington guy in so many movies? Why does James Cameron keep casting him? I mean come on, Teller would have been a more reasonable choice than that stooge. Still, the movie has eye-popping FX and the 3D is the best I've ever seen, so it's still probably worth your time if you enjoy other films by Cameron. The mythology is fairly deep, if not cliched, as well so Cameron is technically able to write a story a four year old couldn't. This would all be fine for a animated series, but spending all that money on FX for something like this probably isn't worth. Well, they made an ungodly amount of cashola on this movie, so I guess it was worth it. Then everybody talks about how great this movie is, and The Hurt Locker loses at the Golden Globes. I guess I just got James Cameron'ed again.… Expand
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skubyJul 25, 2011
Would have liked it better if it wasn't surrounded by an utterly massive and undeserved hype machine. It's story is a hackneyed, childish and sub-par re-telling. VFX and animation were mostly great but it's art and designs were entirelyWould have liked it better if it wasn't surrounded by an utterly massive and undeserved hype machine. It's story is a hackneyed, childish and sub-par re-telling. VFX and animation were mostly great but it's art and designs were entirely derivative and or directly copied from a variety of sources without the slightest hint of tribute or homage. It's not even a challenge to find nearly identical designs to everything in Avatar that pre-date it's production.

The acting and voicework are rather horrible in this feature, more-so with the human actors than the cartoon parts. But the biggest problem I found with Avatar is that it takes on the massive, painful, multi-dimensional and complicated subjects of human greed and violence and wraps everything up in under three hours with a clean and nearly happy ending and leaves the audience with no lingering important questions. Completely unrealistic and insane for a public that has become completely unrealistic and entirely insane.

On a scale of 0 to 10, 5.5 would be an average score (at least mathematically) . I find the VFX and technology to be very high 8-9 (way above average but not unbeatable) -but the actual movie itself, the story, characters, acting, dialog, etc. to be far below average, a 3 or generous 4 perhaps.

If you are just in it for the FX or some sort amusement park roller-coaster then you are probably in for a treat. Otherwise you will likely be disappointed. It doesn't hold a candle to Cameron's other films and his willing and overt participation in this films disgusting hype/marketing machine really put me off him, although I genuinely loved many of his previous works up to this point.… Expand
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khajvahDec 1, 2011
Too overrated. A movie with computer design only... nothing interesting... it sucks don't waste your time on this...
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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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SnodogJan 24, 2012
I give this movie, overall, a 4. If i were to break up the movie, my scores would differ.

Visual 10 Sound 8 Storyline 0 Acting 3 Originality 0 The visuals were amazing, of course, anyone could tell you that. However, the plot wasI give this movie, overall, a 4. If i were to break up the movie, my scores would differ.

Visual 10
Sound 8
Storyline 0
Acting 3
Originality 0

The visuals were amazing, of course, anyone could tell you that. However, the plot was disgustingly unoriginal and offensive on some points. The alien race is very clearly representing the Native Americans of Americas past. Not only are they on a very liberal agenda, living off the land, hunting, chanting, no need for technical advancement... etc. they also steal dress and even language and sound of Native Americans which i find extremely disrespectful and distasteful. Second, why are these humans so heartless. I've never encountered a business man so classless and idiotic. The general is all around bloodthirsty for no apparent reason other than the fact that he has a superman complex. While the visuals are amazing, there are no creative creatures throughout the entire film excluding the flying ones. Horses, rhinos, jungle cats, monkeys, lizards... its incredibly unimaginative. The relationship of different departments all under the figurehead of a mining operation is laughable. Science would never take a back seat to pure profit when it came to a world where intelligent life and different species were discovered. I don't care how far into the future this is, the human race has already evolved beyond the point of the barbaric atrocities portrayed in this movie, ESPECIALLY to a new intelligent species. Its insane to think this movie is even plausible, even 20 years ago when the script was being written. It literally makes me sick that all this visual ingenuity is going into a recycled, over hyped peace of garbage like this.… 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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skyrimbestgameDec 11, 2012
Avatar, despite all its hype and adoration, simply fails to deliver a truly satisfying experience. The special effects are easily the best part of this film, though everything else from the stilted writing to the empty, stereotypicalAvatar, despite all its hype and adoration, simply fails to deliver a truly satisfying experience. The special effects are easily the best part of this film, though everything else from the stilted writing to the empty, stereotypical characters to the uninspired eye-roller of a dystopian future bereft of any intellectually stimulating rhetoric or substance.… Expand
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jedijared182Jul 4, 2012
Cameron hit on special effects but other than that, unoriginal in story and slightly boring. Too much CGI for my liking. Very well done effects but the story falls short of new and/or exciting.
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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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EDJET787Dec 22, 2012
This has to be one of the most overrated films in the history of cinema. The only reason this movie gets any praise is because of the special effects, which I will admit were really good, but everything else is just below average andThis has to be one of the most overrated films in the history of cinema. The only reason this movie gets any praise is because of the special effects, which I will admit were really good, but everything else is just below average and unoriginal. Avatar is far too long and is something that I would expect Michael Bay to direct.… Expand
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