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tomwDec 26, 2009

Absolutly amazing. Very creative and just plain cool.

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chloelDec 26, 2009

It is the best movie i have ever seen. the graphics, stunning. the na'vi, stunning. the technolagy, stunning. is there anything about this movie that is not stunning????

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PetroMDec 26, 2009

Stunning, beautiful and very meaningful.would suggest watching it IMAX!

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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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PatarRDec 26, 2009

Truly, this movie is like sex for the eyeballs. And the story is above average. But it grabs on and doesn't let go until the end. If you haven't seen this... DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND SEE IT IN 3D!!

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GianlucaPDec 26, 2009

Pocahontas meets Star Wars - The script takes the classic Pocahontas story and turns it into a Sci-Fi movie where human settlers are invading a territory occupied by local indian-like aliens trying to fight spaceships with bow and arrows Pocahontas meets Star Wars - The script takes the classic Pocahontas story and turns it into a Sci-Fi movie where human settlers are invading a territory occupied by local indian-like aliens trying to fight spaceships with bow and arrows while riding alien horses. One of the humans falls in love with the alien princess, learns her people's ways and tries to help them fight the invaders. The movie's stunning visuals combine Lord of The Rings fantasy elements together with Star Wars-like robots and spaceships. You can't go wrong with such a formula - I really enjoyed it.… Expand

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CongoGongoDec 26, 2009

I'm speechess that most of your fools are taken in by the PR hype machine. Yes, the 3D is great but you need a story to go with. Not a remake of Dancing With Wolves and Pocohontas. After 30 minutes you know the ending which is coming I'm speechess that most of your fools are taken in by the PR hype machine. Yes, the 3D is great but you need a story to go with. Not a remake of Dancing With Wolves and Pocohontas. After 30 minutes you know the ending which is coming another 2 1/2 hours later. Pure Hollywood PR Garbage. I dare you to watch this on regular TV again without the 3D glasses that they made us pay three bucks for. What a ripoff.… Expand

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AlMDec 26, 2009

This was the best film I've seen this year. It's the first I've seen in a long time that I was actually emotionally invested in. The characters and environments were just breathe taking. Looking forward to seeing it again.

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MHSDec 26, 2009

Its nice to be for the navi's all the way in the movie!! i personally never saw a movie like this before.

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MichaelWDec 26, 2009

A must-see (in 3D) for the special effects. They are completely seamless, and what thought was left out of the simplistic heavy-handed plot was put into production design. It's like sightseeing on a travel trip. The 3 hours passes A must-see (in 3D) for the special effects. They are completely seamless, and what thought was left out of the simplistic heavy-handed plot was put into production design. It's like sightseeing on a travel trip. The 3 hours passes quickly despite the fact that you see the ending coming from a mile away.… Expand

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JohnFDec 26, 2009

This is one of my favorite movies ever. Saw it in 3D in Berlin. Don't miss it in movie theaters because I doubt seeing it at home on DVD will compare to the amazing experience that seeing it on the big screen in 3D provides...

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RikKDec 26, 2009

My new gold standard of films...first was Star Wars, then Indiana Jones now Avatar. Don't miss this film it will blow you away.

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LouisSDec 25, 2009

Astounding movie. You have to like fantasy films. Also you have to like nature saving type films like Final Fantasy or Pocahantus. If you are into all that then definitely see it and see it in 3D!

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tomjDec 25, 2009

This movie is just a bad remake of Dances with Wolves in Space. The dialog is horrible and the Villain is just a cartoon stereotype. I was very bored for the 2nd hour of the movie. Too bad they spent all the money on special effects and zero This movie is just a bad remake of Dances with Wolves in Space. The dialog is horrible and the Villain is just a cartoon stereotype. I was very bored for the 2nd hour of the movie. Too bad they spent all the money on special effects and zero on a script.… Expand

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NashDec 25, 2009

This is a film that definitely deserves to be seen. Yeah, the plot can be quite predictable but still is awesome. And the special effects are just flawless. Also don't feel bad if this hurt you as an american, we are heartless This is a film that definitely deserves to be seen. Yeah, the plot can be quite predictable but still is awesome. And the special effects are just flawless. Also don't feel bad if this hurt you as an american, we are heartless imperialist after all (story has proved that). Still hope we can change someday.… Expand

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RileyG.Dec 25, 2009

Wow.....I left this movie literally speechless. This is easily my new favorite film of the year. Avatar has set the bar very high for all future 3D live action(kinda) movies. Can't wait for the blu-ray to come out!

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JBDec 25, 2009

I've watched this movie twice and the second time was even better than the first. I was able to really pick up on the character's expressions and reaction to the beautiful environment. Near the end I wished the movie was longer. I I've watched this movie twice and the second time was even better than the first. I was able to really pick up on the character's expressions and reaction to the beautiful environment. Near the end I wished the movie was longer. I didn't want this extraordinary film to end.… Expand

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JoeyDec 25, 2009

Phenomenal. Powerful. It's a masterpiece of a film.

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MickeyDec 25, 2009

Outstanding! Very spiritual!

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ChrisW.Dec 25, 2009

Best movie I've seen in a long time. I believe that many people did not like the movie because it hits so close to home. Even today, certain topics tend to make people squirm in their chairs.

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YTDec 25, 2009

This movie brought back the fun, wonder and breeziness of heroic adventure stories to Hollywood. It has great cinematography, an entertaining story, excellent cast, and of course, it's amazing in 3D.

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JasonK.Dec 25, 2009

ThereÃ¢Â?Â?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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DeanB.Dec 25, 2009

Maybe an 8 out of 10 for the storyline, but it is still a good one that works as an an allegory to what happened to native americans, or what is happening to our rain forests. Amazing Amazing Amazing to watch in 3D IMAX, ...Amazing.

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DarrelR.Dec 25, 2009

A wonderful, immersive ride into a new world. The storytelling telling and visuals are so good that you don't care that the story itself is silly. Cameron put fun back into the movies. I'll go again.

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MishaelM.Dec 25, 2009

I thoroughly loved the film as a whole. The CGI characters express emotion as raw as their human counterparts which really brings the plot on the go. Everything in Pandora is both dangerous and wonderful. The romance between Jake and Neytiri I thoroughly loved the film as a whole. The CGI characters express emotion as raw as their human counterparts which really brings the plot on the go. Everything in Pandora is both dangerous and wonderful. The romance between Jake and Neytiri was central to the plot in my opinion. You get to empathize with the characters unlike other movies. I felt the excitement Jake had, the sadness, and the suspense. The spectacle lies not only in the effects but also in the story that touches hearts. A movie not to be missed. The best movie this 2009 and if I may the decade.… Expand

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JosefM.Dec 25, 2009

It's been a long time I've had this feeling. The same feeling I got when I saw the (re-released) Star Wars trilogy in '97. Another mark in my history of movie-viewing. I came across the similar story with Pocahontas and boy am It's been a long time I've had this feeling. The same feeling I got when I saw the (re-released) Star Wars trilogy in '97. Another mark in my history of movie-viewing. I came across the similar story with Pocahontas and boy am I glad it's the only movie I saw employing a storyline. Despite the age-old story (as I've heard), Avatar does it so well to be entitled as a unique story of its own. You really feel for the characters that the so-called cheesy lines are no longer a hindrance but rather an emotional exchange of words. All I have to say is that I enjoy it as a moviegoer expecting to be entertained and thrilled and I got that plus a few surprises.… Expand

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LionelT.Dec 25, 2009

This has to be a joke. Take away the 3D special effects and the move is laughable. Nothing memorable about it. Awful acting and story.

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JanetDec 25, 2009

I had to pay $3 extra for my Real 3D glasses! You have to be kidding as after 10 minutes the novelty 3D act wears off and what you are left with is a dull, lifeless script without any real suspense. Everyone knew where this movie was going 5 I had to pay $3 extra for my Real 3D glasses! You have to be kidding as after 10 minutes the novelty 3D act wears off and what you are left with is a dull, lifeless script without any real suspense. Everyone knew where this movie was going 5 minutes into it. Long and almost laughable. Dances With Wolves redux. Indians good. General Custer American's bad. Bows and Arrows conquer Nuclear Weapons. Sure and I have a bridge I want to sell you.… Expand

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CarolAnnDec 25, 2009

After reading these reviews I caved in and went to see this trash. I thought I was going to see Gone With The Wind. Instead I saw Gone Was My Money as this was beyond juvenile and awful. No acting, no memorable lines, no dialogue, no nothing After reading these reviews I caved in and went to see this trash. I thought I was going to see Gone With The Wind. Instead I saw Gone Was My Money as this was beyond juvenile and awful. No acting, no memorable lines, no dialogue, no nothing other than boring and enduringly long winded trash. Very disappointing.… Expand

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SpandanS.Dec 25, 2009

Very good movie. One of the best movie of the last decade.Film like this makes going to movies an out of the world experience.In other words AVATAR is a cinematic event that should not be missed.

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CambriaM.Dec 25, 2009

Loved it,what a beautiful world & tribe. And the story is (sadly) too pertinent to what is happening to OUR beautiful world, especially our rainforests, and the relocation of tribes & killing them to mine rare minerals to make our Loved it,what a beautiful world & tribe. And the story is (sadly) too pertinent to what is happening to OUR beautiful world, especially our rainforests, and the relocation of tribes & killing them to mine rare minerals to make our cellphones. I would give it a ten, but it could have been less violent and a bit shorter. Don't miss it in 3D!!… Expand

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SamR.Dec 24, 2009

More than half the people have dissed James Cameron whilst commenting on how 'bad' this movie was. He is an amazing director and has made amazing movies before but this one tops it. For all you stupid people out there who think More than half the people have dissed James Cameron whilst commenting on how 'bad' this movie was. He is an amazing director and has made amazing movies before but this one tops it. For all you stupid people out there who think he's a bad director and think this movie was so bad, then why arent you out there making something better than this? You know seeing as this movie was 'sooo stupid'.. its obviously SO EASY in your eyes to make something better right? WRONG... theres a reason your all not making brilliant movies like this one... because you know absolutely nothing. All those people who disagree with me and the millions of other people, critics and so on, are stupid. Lets face the facts, the movie has done brilliantly at the awards and is predicted to get even MORE awards. Theres a reason for that.... because it was an amazing movie. I think it's the best and it is personally my favourite. It has action, romance, sci-fi, comedy, adventure.... everything I would want in a movie and more. The graphics were the best I've ever seen... it's mind blowing what people can do nowadays with technology and anybody else who says otherwise about these graphics is just a sad sad person trying to be different and difficult. As for everyone slamming the political side of the movie.. it ISNT about the american government! The army in this movie is a private group hired by the mining company so your all stupid patriots who are trying to stand up for your government because your upset James Cameron makes the idea of an army look bad, when actually most of his themes are correct and if only our world could learn a thing or two from the ideas in this movie... My advice, don't listen to these fools and defiantly watch this movie, Ive seen it 3 times now and will go back another 100 times if I could.… 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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JimC.Dec 24, 2009

Once awhile a movie comes along that awes its audience. Avatar certainly does the job. It has definitely awed me. The plot might be predictable but the imagined world and all its details completely makes it for it. Truly a magical experience.

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BmanDec 24, 2009

Must be seen to be believed. A visual masterpiece. A solid story though some of the dialogue skids. Best movie I've seen this year.

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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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BobS.Dec 24, 2009

A visual masterpiece. James Cameron has struck valuable gold.

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JohnW.Dec 24, 2009

Come on people it's impossible by ANY standard for this movie to be a zero, quit tanking the average on purpose. I thought it was a very cool movie experience, the 3D is awesome. See this movie, only the big screen will display the full Come on people it's impossible by ANY standard for this movie to be a zero, quit tanking the average on purpose. I thought it was a very cool movie experience, the 3D is awesome. See this movie, only the big screen will display the full scope of this movie.… Expand

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IsaacW.Dec 24, 2009

OK, let's save time from aving to endure a boring 5-hour Academy Award TV show that must end predictably. Give "Avatar" the award now because it is plainly the "Best Picture" of 2009. By far.

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PaulSDec 24, 2009

Movie was good. I would categorize the movie as an animation rather than an actual movie. Wayyyy to long, could have been shortened by an hour. Cool effects but not as good as everyone is saying. If you see the 3D version make sure you get a Movie was good. I would categorize the movie as an animation rather than an actual movie. Wayyyy to long, could have been shortened by an hour. Cool effects but not as good as everyone is saying. If you see the 3D version make sure you get a seat towards the back, the further back the better.… Expand

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RobWDec 24, 2009

This movie is getting reviews far beyond what it deserves. Once the hype has settled this movie will be thought of as a dud. Like Coldplay!!

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JonathanN.Dec 24, 2009

Great visuals, but the use of the movie as political propaganda was sickening

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RonCDec 24, 2009

I find myself daydreaming about Pandora ever since my second viewing of Avatar. It was simply THAT good. I dare say its cruel giving us a glimpse of such a beautiful world for 2.5 hours, only to have to return to our 9 to 5 jobs. Damn you Jim!

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EricDec 24, 2009

Amazing movie great director but it dragged on a little bit.

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MattKDec 24, 2009

Yeah, the 3D is great, I agree, but this movie really sucked. It takes more than 3D effects and an IMAX screen to save a dopey script. Six months from now, when it's on TV instead of the big screen, without any of the bells and Yeah, the 3D is great, I agree, but this movie really sucked. It takes more than 3D effects and an IMAX screen to save a dopey script. Six months from now, when it's on TV instead of the big screen, without any of the bells and whistles, are you seriously going to sit through three hours of this junk?… Expand

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WarrenDec 24, 2009

Great specials and that's it. Terrible dialogue, acting, and a story that has been told a million times.

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ScottDec 24, 2009

Beautiful & stunning.... but predictable & too LONG. Pandora is an awesome virtual reality & worth experiencing. Lots of loose ends though...e.g.- what happened to Jake's first dragon?? Personally, that made more sad than anything of Beautiful & stunning.... but predictable & too LONG. Pandora is an awesome virtual reality & worth experiencing. Lots of loose ends though...e.g.- what happened to Jake's first dragon?? Personally, that made more sad than anything of the 'acting' or 'performance capture'. 3D okay- but not earth-shattering.… Expand

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kwillDec 24, 2009

Tough call on rating,the movie stand alone is an 8 in my opinion,but the C.G. makes this a 10. I watched this on Imax so I might be biased,But was probably the best theatre experience I ever had.

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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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DaveGDec 24, 2009

See this. You won't believe your eyes!

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AdamSDec 24, 2009

Best effects ive ever seen. The Plot isn't flawless but it doesnt matter with the scale of the battles and brilliant 3D sfx!

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AdamE.Dec 24, 2009

Don't believe the rabid 12-year-old fanboys. If it weren't for the fact that this movie is in 3D, it would be mind-numbingly boring. How Cameron got anyone to fund this tripe is beyond me.

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AlekhKDec 24, 2009

Awe-inspiring from the word GO !! .. From monstrous VFX to the simple message that it's high time we STOP killing Mother Earth, this movie tingles all my senses..!!

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AlexHDec 24, 2009

Best movie I have ever seen in my life, bar none. Absolutely stunning. Mind-blowing. Jaw-dropping. Exhilarating. Words fail me.

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FrankSDec 24, 2009

A combination of Return of the Jedi, Lord of the Rings, Armageddon, and the Matrix, and you pretty much have Avatar in a nutshell. An absolute must if you like Sci-Fi/Fantasy, or if you are a gamer, as you will find this connection to A combination of Return of the Jedi, Lord of the Rings, Armageddon, and the Matrix, and you pretty much have Avatar in a nutshell. An absolute must if you like Sci-Fi/Fantasy, or if you are a gamer, as you will find this connection to yourself. Unfortunately, the opening crawl took some time, and the ending was predictable at the 3/4 mark, but overall, very enjoyable. If you saw it in 3-D, it's fine. However, I feel the best experience has to be IMAX or 3-D IMAX for the full effects.… Expand

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ChrisS.Dec 23, 2009

WOW. First of all, IMAX 3D is the ONLY way to see this, you're letting yourself get robbed otherwise. Secondly, we now live in a post-Avatar world when it comes to movies. Every director who's name isn't James Cameron is WOW. First of all, IMAX 3D is the ONLY way to see this, you're letting yourself get robbed otherwise. Secondly, we now live in a post-Avatar world when it comes to movies. Every director who's name isn't James Cameron is trying not to cry. The plot structure is nothing new, but the way it is applied is as beautiful as the eye-euphoria you will be receiving. And believe me, this 3D is no 4th wall breaking gimmick, you will literally have to remind yourself that you are in fact sitting in a chair at the movies. I can't even explain how amazing the technology is in this movie, all I can say is, you owe it to yourself to go see this in IMAX 3D as soon as possible.… 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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MaxWDec 23, 2009

Holy S**T. You will leave this movie with your mind blown. You have never, ever seen anything like Avatar. Ever. So unbelievably detailed you completely forget its CGI and become totally immersed in the world Cameron has created. The plot is Holy S**T. You will leave this movie with your mind blown. You have never, ever seen anything like Avatar. Ever. So unbelievably detailed you completely forget its CGI and become totally immersed in the world Cameron has created. The plot is pretty basic, nothing new really (good guy vs. bad guy, love, save planet), but its good enough to keep you entertained. Again, Holy S**T. This movie is like an eye-gasm.… Expand

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JohnQDec 23, 2009

Plot rehashed from several movies made before most of the target viewing audience was probably born. A visual masterpiece. Screening was seen in 3D which though novel and entertaining was an unnecessary marketing gimmick.

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CodyMDec 23, 2009

This movie was a very fun experience, obviously i could go on forever about the effects, they were amazing, i saw it in 3d but even without it the movie would've looked great. I liked the story very much also, the only thing i could This movie was a very fun experience, obviously i could go on forever about the effects, they were amazing, i saw it in 3d but even without it the movie would've looked great. I liked the story very much also, the only thing i could possibly say about this movie that i would've liked better would be a longer major fight scene, but even what it showed was amazing, this movie really gave my imagination a jump start, it was a beautiful movie that was very different, a very bold leap, completely worth it… Expand

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TobiADec 23, 2009

Amazing film, not a very original story but everything else was done to perfection IMO Must see in 3D not all gimmicky or "used for the sake of using it" like other films, it really immerses you in the world of Pandora.

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BruceHDec 23, 2009

Plot and subtext are juvenile, hackneyed, and annoying. After the first 90 minutes the appeal of the impressive visuals had been satiated and I was looking for the exit.

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DarrenMDec 23, 2009

These are the same characters that we have seen time and time again from hollywood blockbuster movies. The gritty general, the look before leap rebel, the peace loving teacher, and the native who lives through nature and. energy. These are These are the same characters that we have seen time and time again from hollywood blockbuster movies. The gritty general, the look before leap rebel, the peace loving teacher, and the native who lives through nature and. energy. These are elements that Cameron has to employ to ensure the audience as a whole will embrace these well-known characters. But that's not why we watch movies. We watch them to leave our reality and enter a secondary world where thing exist beyond ourselves. Where we can vicariously live make believe adventures beyond our wildest dreams. When you see this movie, you will forget that you are a dude sitting in a movie theater and you will probably want to live in a world that is so foreign yet so enigmatic to us.… Expand

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ColleenDec 23, 2009

The only movie I've ever seen that could make the childrens' movie "FernGully: The Last Rainforest" (1992) appeal to adults. Beautiful and captivating.

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NunoD.Dec 23, 2009

Best ever movie! Mix of Forrest gump, star wars, lord of the rings and matrix... EPIC.

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NicholasGDec 23, 2009

This film is so visually incredible that any flaws in the plot are inconsequential. This is an innovative leap in movie making that really soars above its high-tech contemporaries. The visual awe of Pandora and the visceral connection to the This film is so visually incredible that any flaws in the plot are inconsequential. This is an innovative leap in movie making that really soars above its high-tech contemporaries. The visual awe of Pandora and the visceral connection to the story and its characters make it an unforgettable film.… Expand

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BrettBDec 23, 2009

Wow this movie was great. My buddys who had seen the movie first hyped it up so much that I thought it might spoil it for me but far from it I saw this movie two days in a row (once in a regular theater once in IMAX) and both viewings where Wow this movie was great. My buddys who had seen the movie first hyped it up so much that I thought it might spoil it for me but far from it I saw this movie two days in a row (once in a regular theater once in IMAX) and both viewings where well worth the money the story is great and holds you for the 3 hour run time and the 3D effects and visuals are the best I have ever seen anyone who has not seen this movie needs to drop what there doing and go see it.… Expand

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JosephADec 23, 2009

Entertainment Weekly, Miami Herald, and the part about dialogue from Salon.com. The movie to me was really good, but it lacked any emotional punch. Pandora and the viewers' experience with it are nothing short of glorious.

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JamesHDec 23, 2009

If the story had been more original this would be a "10" for sure. I still loved the movie, however, due to the wonderful creation of the alien planet. There is also more chemistry between the two animated characters than most love stories If the story had been more original this would be a "10" for sure. I still loved the movie, however, due to the wonderful creation of the alien planet. There is also more chemistry between the two animated characters than most love stories between real people that hollywood churns out. A warning - if you tend to get motion sick easily you may want to take a dramamine first! All the CGI is first rate.… Expand

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AlBDec 23, 2009

Best made anti-war propaganda film ever made. The technology and visuals were astounding. But when the 7 year old girl sitting beside began laughing with glee as the American Marine was stabbed to death I realized how scary this film is. Best made anti-war propaganda film ever made. The technology and visuals were astounding. But when the 7 year old girl sitting beside began laughing with glee as the American Marine was stabbed to death I realized how scary this film is. They even go as far as to correlate this to the Iraq war with quotes like "shock & awe". This is just a thinly veiled anti-ware propaganda piece. If it wasn't for the great CGI/human integration this film would have been panned for what it is.… Expand

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HuwjEDec 23, 2009

Quite incredible, really quite splendidly incredible. It lives up to the enormous hype in my opinion, a rare and wonderful thing, and the story's just fine for this sort of adventure. Yes, it's not original but it really Quite incredible, really quite splendidly incredible. It lives up to the enormous hype in my opinion, a rare and wonderful thing, and the story's just fine for this sort of adventure. Yes, it's not original but it really doesn't matter when the subject matter is as beautifully realised as this. Besides, there are plenty of original films out there done very badly indeed so I applaud a simple story told well. Ignore the pompous nay sayers braying they're personal issues with Cameron on this one. The only slight criticism I'd level at the film is the poor score. Jarring at times, less is quite often more here. So, if dear old George Lucas has seen this already he'll likely glimpsed how to do the battle of Endor through his tears; an entire years supply of Michael Bayhem's bangs must have just been spent leaving him nowhere to go for a while hopefully; and McG (if that's even a real person) is going to have to go back to making little pop videos for kidz. There really isn't another director in Hollywood who knows how to do this stuff properly. Whatever your views on Sci-Fi fantasy please go and see this film, see what's been achieved and perhaps be left excited at the prospect of the future of action entertainment in cinema. But see it in 3D, and if you can get into an IMAX! I really don't think people can totally get what Cameron's achieved here in 2D.… Expand

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TroelsS.Dec 23, 2009

As an experience Avatar simply can't receive anything less than a 10. Visually you won't find any movie as incredible as Avatar. Story-wise you might not find any other movie as filled with klichÃ?Â©s. But As an experience Avatar simply can't receive anything less than a 10. Visually you won't find any movie as incredible as Avatar. Story-wise you might not find any other movie as filled with klichÃ?Â©s. But don't watch Avatar to get a rewarding story but watch it because you might not ever see anything as visually stunning for a while! As a visual experience, Avatar is simply perfect and worth every penny.… Expand

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MickRDec 23, 2009

Avatar stunk to high-hell. If it weren't for Cameron's Abyss, Aliens and T2, this movie would be derided, lampooned and called out for the pile of festering caramelized feculent slime that it is. This movie is rife with terrible Avatar stunk to high-hell. If it weren't for Cameron's Abyss, Aliens and T2, this movie would be derided, lampooned and called out for the pile of festering caramelized feculent slime that it is. This movie is rife with terrible acting, horrific dialogue, and its 'message' is delivered through constant abuse of moral hazards. We have moral relativism, betrayal and treason being perpetrated for the greater good. This was a 3D wrapped celluloid that without the stunning (yet stupid looking) visuals would, especially in novel form, be a bloody laughing stock. The aliens stunk horribly. What's with the talking bi-peds with two eyes, a nose and a mouth. Has it ever occurred to these creative people that new life might be a colony of nano-bots, a slime mold with intelligence, life that aspirates with copper based blood, non-DNA self replicating life forms? Why is everything a blue monkey? At least in 1969 when Star Trek was populated with "old-form" Klingons that looked like a bronzed human they were on a near-zero budget, but at least they were totally re-defining sci-fi and giving a window into the future. Crap like Avatar, especially after T2, Star Trek, Star Wars (Ep 4,5 only), is shocking. Its showing that Cameron is a master of marketing mass subscribed explosion fests laced with politically motivated parables and drivel and sub-themed with nothing intellectual because there is nothing beyond the visual veneer, it is fundamentally puerile trash that's been hussied up to look like way more than it actually is. Anyone who defends this movie is simply a below average or nearly average mind that can't see past visuals that are no more complex of a stimulus than a piece of string is as a cat toy. They are incapable of rational or critical thought and are very likely a wage slave heavily in debt working towards no particular end, lost in life, and movies like this are a form of escapism where they "want to believe" and become immersed in something because their own lives are basically mundane, insignificant and unimportant. Moral hazards. Identity politics. Thinly veiled political positions. Preaching to the customer/consumer/viewer. Moral relativism. Severe lack of plot, dialogue and finally acting capability. This is a turning point for the world. It is showing how things that stimulate basal sensory centers in the simplistic human mind lead the herd into mindless oblivion. I mean, the Avatar are flawless, they have no strata in their society. The bad guys here are 100% bad, and have no capacity for rational thinking or empathy, except scientists in white coats, they have all the wisdom, empathy and intelligence and are always right. The characters were utterly simplistic, like toys and images made for pre-verbal children. Its like having tele-tubbies in massively expensive exquisite 3D where every frame is lovingly crafted to present to you some of the flattest, most uninspiring characters ever created. This movie is clearly below average, if you liked it you are the reason Hollywood is cranking out garbage these days. This man spent 10 times what District 9 costs and made a movie far worse, (not that that was any benchmark or the cat's meow), and this huge budget could have given 10 directors a shot at making something good. This block-bustering famous director / famous actor garbage has to stop.… 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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YannickVDec 23, 2009

An experience that I had never seen before. You really have to watch this movie in 3D because it's amazing! The story is a typical hollywood story but it's defiantly worth seeing.

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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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OmarC.Dec 22, 2009

Spectacular, but let down by mediocre acting, cliche characters and the fact that it seems to drag on and on at the end.

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CerenEDec 22, 2009

Okay where to start? Visuals out of this world, story beautiful, message heavenly. Good for the eye and the soul.

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DirtMDec 22, 2009

Great movie, one that understands the basic idea of why people go to the movies in the first place--to be entertained. And boy does it deliver there. Anyone who thinks otherwise honestly should consider more mellow things like solitaire or Great movie, one that understands the basic idea of why people go to the movies in the first place--to be entertained. And boy does it deliver there. Anyone who thinks otherwise honestly should consider more mellow things like solitaire or hopscotch.… Expand

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MichaelF.Dec 22, 2009

Simply Amazing!!!

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JohnNDec 22, 2009

First 90% was a 10. A spectacular visual feast. You'd swear Pandora is out there somewhere. The last 10% a 4. The mano a mano at the end was trite.

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RandyYDec 22, 2009

An unparalleled masterpiece. James Cameron has done it again. One of the best if not the best movies of the year. It was long but it never really dragged on. Good solid plot and the visuals were spectacular. Must see in 3D

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peteriDec 22, 2009

Stupidest. Movie. Ever. Typical Cameron, blending cutting edge effects with mind-numbingly stupid story, sauced over with there-you-go-again Liberal bed-wetter politics. How anybody takes this junk seriously is beyond me. Intellectually, the Stupidest. Movie. Ever. Typical Cameron, blending cutting edge effects with mind-numbingly stupid story, sauced over with there-you-go-again Liberal bed-wetter politics. How anybody takes this junk seriously is beyond me. Intellectually, the cast of the Jersey Shore can muster greater fire power than James Cameron, the idiot-savant of Hollywood.… Expand

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TomDec 22, 2009

Stunning, gutsy and full of heart, employing virtually every literary device developed since ancient times.

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billC.Dec 22, 2009

What a over blown,over hyped piece of nothing this film turned out to be!Credits say written by James Cameron.IF he has any original writing skills you won't hear them in this film.Almost ever line is a film cliche' and those What a over blown,over hyped piece of nothing this film turned out to be!Credits say written by James Cameron.IF he has any original writing skills you won't hear them in this film.Almost ever line is a film cliche' and those valted special effects were poorly done IMO The shadows were never present from any object at any time at any angle. IF this is the best f/x they can do , then Cameron needs to hire Mr. Lucas next time. Better yet , retire and let someone with a talent make a film that has a real story and not a pack of rehashed disney-esq bologna.… Expand

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TylerSDec 22, 2009

its a visual masterpiece with a perfect blend of action and romance throughout.though its almost three hours long the visual effects keep u interested throughout. its a must see in IMAX 3D

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PhilipJDec 22, 2009

Beautiful both visually and in script, i loved it. And i really hope they dont make a sequel, just leave it be now. Let it be remembered as a start of a new era in cinema.

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KeithPDec 22, 2009

This is a very good movie. At first, I thought the movie was going to be bad, but it turned out I was wrong. This movie was good. I'm very impressed. I give this film an A+.

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TamanDec 22, 2009

Amazing movie, so what if its similar to 'Dances with Wolves' it's for your entertainment. Stupid critic's.

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KanzADec 22, 2009

Simply brilliant. Cameron has proven yet again that he is a genius. I absolutely loved this movie. From the gorgeous settings to the engaging story line. There was not a single moment in the movie when i felt my mind wavering. An absolute Simply brilliant. Cameron has proven yet again that he is a genius. I absolutely loved this movie. From the gorgeous settings to the engaging story line. There was not a single moment in the movie when i felt my mind wavering. An absolute Gem of a movie. And will definitely be remembered as one of the best made movies for a long time to come, just like Titanic was.… Expand

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camhDec 22, 2009

This movie was really well done the first 30 min or so were a little slow but it ended up adding to the movie overall. i recommend that you all go and see it. i say it in Imax 3D which was excellent. there also wasn't any of the usual This movie was really well done the first 30 min or so were a little slow but it ended up adding to the movie overall. i recommend that you all go and see it. i say it in Imax 3D which was excellent. there also wasn't any of the usual stupid tricks they use in other 3D movies like purposefully having things fall or fly to towards the audience to show off the 3D.… Expand

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NeomarHDec 22, 2009

ItÃ?Â´s the most amazing film since Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings, well written, impeccable acting performances, revolucionary special effects. It has everything: romance, drama, ecological and political messages. I ItÃ?Â´s the most amazing film since Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings, well written, impeccable acting performances, revolucionary special effects. It has everything: romance, drama, ecological and political messages. I just loved it, I would like to watch it every day, so far I have seen it twice ;) Best Regards from Venezuela :D… Expand

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LightM.Dec 22, 2009

All the negative reviews I have read so far are based solely on political beliefs. Not every movie has some hidden propaganda in it. Also if you paid attention it is not the military at all it is a privatized military force hired by the All the negative reviews I have read so far are based solely on political beliefs. Not every movie has some hidden propaganda in it. Also if you paid attention it is not the military at all it is a privatized military force hired by the mining company. This film was amazing from minute one. I saw it on friday saturday and sunday. It was worth it every time. The 2nd and 3rd times allowed to really focus on the special effects and the beautiful scenery. It is amazing the world that james cameron created. The story has of course benn done before but, name me one hollywood movie lately that does not have a similar film out there. All stories in hollywood are basically the same good guy bad guy good guy wins most of the time sometimes loses but rare. The good guy struggles with tough decisions evetually makes the right one etc.. This film will go down as a film that changes what we expect from future films. James cameron is the most evolutionary film director of our time. Thanks for PANDORA James much appreciated.… Expand

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BenFDec 22, 2009

One of the best movies I've seen in a long time. It might have helped some that I went in expecting it to be visually stunning with a mediocre story, and it turned out to be visually stunning with a complex and thoughtful story to boot. One of the best movies I've seen in a long time. It might have helped some that I went in expecting it to be visually stunning with a mediocre story, and it turned out to be visually stunning with a complex and thoughtful story to boot. I have to admit I was really surprised by the depth of thought and creativity and rationality within the world. The only thing that didn't make sense for me were the floating islands...Can't figure that out so far. Otherwise, amazing. Thrilling. Thought-provoking.… Expand

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BobMDec 22, 2009

This movie will revolutionize all movie making, as long as you see it in 3-D. Watching this movie is unlike any other movie you have ever seen, it takes you on an experience that immerses you in the world of pandora.

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BishopBDec 22, 2009

Yes, the story is a bit predictable, and somewhat unoriginal, but it is told in such a way that it is enjoyable to watch. The visuals are the best ever committed to film, hands down. This is an amazing film that has set a new bar for what Yes, the story is a bit predictable, and somewhat unoriginal, but it is told in such a way that it is enjoyable to watch. The visuals are the best ever committed to film, hands down. This is an amazing film that has set a new bar for what other effects driven movies will strive for. I was constantly amazed that everything (from the bugs to the foliage) I was looking at was 100% cg. The effects are so convincing and photorealistic it almost goes beyond comprehension. Never have cg characters emoted so convincingly. BTW: The "military" in this movie is not a branch of the US military or sanctioned by the government in any way. They are a team of ex-military mercenaries that are working as "protection" for a corporate entity. This is explained very early on in the movie.… Expand

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JohnDDec 22, 2009

Avatar is another major advance in movie making and manages to be adult while only being pg-13. Also for such a long movie I worried there would be the expected slow points, but I enjoyed every minute of it. That really says something.

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AjRDec 22, 2009

The movie was brilliant. the story line may have been straightforward, the acting nothing to get excited over, and the the score below par But these things do not take anything away from the experience you get when you watch this movie. The The movie was brilliant. the story line may have been straightforward, the acting nothing to get excited over, and the the score below par But these things do not take anything away from the experience you get when you watch this movie. The fantasy world is as immersive as it gets, and the way the plot is told is more important than the plot it self. I enjoyed this movie thoroughly; I might even be so bold as to say this is the best movie I've seen yet.… Expand

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Tfactor22SDec 22, 2009

Cameron, in the only way he knows how, turns a very interesting, visually stunning science fiction film into a Michael Bay "blow-sh!t-up" fest that is rife with cheesy dialogue and bad acting. This guy needs to stick to cinematography and Cameron, in the only way he knows how, turns a very interesting, visually stunning science fiction film into a Michael Bay "blow-sh!t-up" fest that is rife with cheesy dialogue and bad acting. This guy needs to stick to cinematography and let someone who knows how to write do just that - write!… Expand

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MattADec 22, 2009

More like an 8.5, but still... a very good movie. I went into this movie expecting to be a little bored (especially with it's 150 minute length) but I came out of the theater with the memories of a beautiful experience. This movie was More like an 8.5, but still... a very good movie. I went into this movie expecting to be a little bored (especially with it's 150 minute length) but I came out of the theater with the memories of a beautiful experience. This movie was gorgeous. The way the "world" that James Cameron made came to life on screen was a true spectacle. This movie needs to be seen in 3D. The story is very simple in it's core message and theme. It's not a challenging movie in that sense, but it is definitely engaging. My full recommendation for anybody who thought films like Jurassic Park, Titanic, and Independence Day were great.… Expand

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