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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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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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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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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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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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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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NatDurmanAug 14, 2010

James Cameron has returned from the deep abyss that was Titanic to create something truely remarkable. Avatar is a film shot in digital 3D. However it far suceeds, in terms of techincality, recent films such as Beowulf and UP. It really is aJames Cameron has returned from the deep abyss that was Titanic to create something truely remarkable. Avatar is a film shot in digital 3D. However it far suceeds, in terms of techincality, recent films such as Beowulf and UP. It really is a marvel of architecture. The expressions on the faces of the characters are scaringly un-canny, and the same goes for the environment in which they live in. However all that said, there are some downfalls of this film. For example, the story is extremely thin. It is very easy to get caught up in the beauty of this film, and forget about the cliche full narative, that frankly, if you noticed how bad it was, leaves you feeling like a bit of a sucker. It follows an ex marine called Sam, and is set in the decade of 2050. It starts on board a space ship, that is approaching a fictional planet named 'Pandora'. We later learn that it contains a very valuable substance, and thus why the Americans decide to invade. Sam is chosen, and this is where the 'Avatar' comes in. It is basically a suit that he wears during the time he is in the simulation pod (that allows him to travel to Pandora) it disguises him as one of the 'Na'vi' (the big blue aliens). His goal is to persaude the Na'vi to move away. However in typical fashion he falls in love with one of the indeginous, and we have a classic story. A sort of good cop bad cop scenerio. The good guy being Sam who decides to betray the US and save the Na'vi. The bad guy being an Army General that wants to invade, however he did resemble a character from Toy Soldiers. Without giving away too much, we end up with a happy ending, that like I said earlier, fails to satisfy. However, if you mangage to ignore the story, and just marvel at the CGI, you will be pleased, this is one you have to see on the big screen though, and if you can, see it in 3D. In short it's the cherry without the cake, glamorous but with the essential bits missing.… Expand

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Ikarus14Aug 25, 2010

Sure, the visuals are distinctive enough but that doesn't excuse the lazy cut-and-paste job done with the script. We've seen this exact story done before numerous times before and done better. A lot of people seem to think that the visualsSure, the visuals are distinctive enough but that doesn't excuse the lazy cut-and-paste job done with the script. We've seen this exact story done before numerous times before and done better. A lot of people seem to think that the visuals make up for it but in the end this film is nothing more than a tech demo at best.
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USGNov 21, 2011

Other than popularizing 3D, Avatar has nothing else to offer. The story is basic and unbearable at times if not predictable. The only thing that is captivating is the effects and technicality for a short time then it and the dialogue appalls.

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Chrislake94Jun 5, 2011

Overrated. Storyline is predictable, I mean the trailer itself showed what is going to happen already. I don't care if its the highest grossing film ever. I am not going to judge the film a high rating because of that..

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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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bjmcdonald1991Oct 23, 2013

hurr hurr hurr look at me i use words like mediocre performance and other intelligent sounding words when the only thing i dont like about the movie is that its made the most money ever. Im a rebel i go aqainst what everyone else says just sohurr hurr hurr look at me i use words like mediocre performance and other intelligent sounding words when the only thing i dont like about the movie is that its made the most money ever. Im a rebel i go aqainst what everyone else says just so i can be different from the crowd even though i secretly love this movie hurr hurr hurr… Expand

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TheSuddernatorDec 15, 2011

To sum up a boring film. i mean yeah the cgi, blue alien concept is good but not for 162 minutes. I was frustrated with the fact that james cameron thought it would be ok just to show off the cgi and leave it to a bunch of 10 year olds toTo sum up a boring film. i mean yeah the cgi, blue alien concept is good but not for 162 minutes. I was frustrated with the fact that james cameron thought it would be ok just to show off the cgi and leave it to a bunch of 10 year olds to create a shabby story with more action scenes than all 3 transformers in a row. im not saying its a bad film, not by any means as i suppose the cgi and idea of pandora is well thought of, its just very boring after you realise that the cgi concept is all your going to see in this 2 and a half hour marathon of a film.… Expand

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SilverManJun 10, 2012

Four words for this movie: Pocahontas from the future. It's no joke. The visual effects, Pandora, photography, everything is great. But I think James Cameron got so excited by these that he forgot to invest in a good history. No surprise heFour words for this movie: Pocahontas from the future. It's no joke. The visual effects, Pandora, photography, everything is great. But I think James Cameron got so excited by these that he forgot to invest in a good history. No surprise he didn't get th Oscar for Best Movie...… Expand

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gregthreetAug 1, 2012

Going to see this in the cinema was the biggest disappointment I ever had with a movie. Lots of amazing graphics they said, they were right, a unique experience they said, they were right. Hey guys, ever wondered what the most **** up hero ofGoing to see this in the cinema was the biggest disappointment I ever had with a movie. Lots of amazing graphics they said, they were right, a unique experience they said, they were right. Hey guys, ever wondered what the most **** up hero of all time looked like? The main character of avatar is your answer. Big commando man asks him to politely get the "navi" to move down the road just so the earth can have some more oil. Seems fair. So they turn him into a Navi, great, now he just needs to earn their trust and lead them both to a political understanding. But no, this wanker **** their leaders daughter, attacks humans, starts a **** war, kills all the humans and is presented as some kind of role model. **** **** Something like $7billion spent on this film. Probably spent on tipping of critics so they give it a good score. A **** predictable story with HD slapped on its huge ass. Waste of space.… 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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dev92Aug 25, 2012

The idea for the story and technology used to produce this film are both fantastic. However, it just becomes too boring and too predictable extremely quickly. The characters are so generic and the fact that it gets so much praise isThe idea for the story and technology used to produce this film are both fantastic. However, it just becomes too boring and too predictable extremely quickly. The characters are so generic and the fact that it gets so much praise is indicative of the way movie critics are now-a-days. It wasn't a poor film but it isn't one of the best films ever. It was simply a good film as most of them are.… Expand

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XposureAug 5, 2012

When I decided to begin watching Avatar, I was expecting a great movie, but that's simply not what was revealed before my eyes. The only truly good thing I can say about it, is that it's got some pretty impressive visuals. The rest of theWhen I decided to begin watching Avatar, I was expecting a great movie, but that's simply not what was revealed before my eyes. The only truly good thing I can say about it, is that it's got some pretty impressive visuals. The rest of the movie is more or less average.… Expand

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theWrathNov 5, 2012

It's the first movie that I saw, who made it perfect with the 3D part. But that's all. Story is boring as hell. I watched Avatar now for the 5th time, the first 3 times I just fall asleep. Sorry, I don't get it!? Why is that movie so great?It's the first movie that I saw, who made it perfect with the 3D part. But that's all. Story is boring as hell. I watched Avatar now for the 5th time, the first 3 times I just fall asleep. Sorry, I don't get it!? Why is that movie so great? Story is nothing new, but the effects are ... Yeah, I'll go and watch the visual demo of my Nvidia, it's the same ...… Expand

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shpreaJun 28, 2013

This movie is meant to look and sound good, and really that's it. Other than all the CGI and special effect, there's nothing much to the movie. The plot is nothing we haven't seen before the characters aren't that interesting, and the 3DThis movie is meant to look and sound good, and really that's it. Other than all the CGI and special effect, there's nothing much to the movie. The plot is nothing we haven't seen before the characters aren't that interesting, and the 3D never adds much. If you want to see a good looking movie, then this is for you. If you want a good story, go see "Dances with Wolves", which has a very similar plot that is twice as good.… Expand

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NdiAug 18, 2013

You know how some movies and series are all story and no special effects, and they are still awesome, like Dr Who, and Red Dwarf, and animation. Well, Avatar is the exact opposite. A tech demo of what budget can do in this day and age, butYou know how some movies and series are all story and no special effects, and they are still awesome, like Dr Who, and Red Dwarf, and animation. Well, Avatar is the exact opposite. A tech demo of what budget can do in this day and age, but that is it.

Lame recycled story, copied scenes, it's like someone cut some scenes from other movies and re-animated them on a PC with blue people.

The only redeeming quality of the story, frankly, is the fact that the humans are somewhat accurately portrayed. Villains, but not idiotic unexplained villainy, but a nice blend of excusable and inexcusable.

This is a movie that is seen, not understood. Eye candy, and not a very good one at that. The people are blends of 2 Earth animals, the animals are blends of 2 Earth animals, basically, it's just a jungle people story with cream on top.

Under no circumstances is this movie a high scorer. Tech demo, 10. Movie, 5 because of the experience. Seriously, if seeing a movie on a small 2D screen makes it sucky, then it was sucky to begin with.… Expand

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cag11Nov 26, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although it had a good plot, and somewhat decent graphics, the film was hard to sit through. First there was story, then a battle, then story, then a battle, and it kept going on for a while. The acting was okay for the most part, but there was so much CGI that it takes away from the story.… Expand

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yogesh487Oct 30, 2014

This movie deserves a Oscar in visual effects. that being said this movie fails in both the story and acting(specially neteri).
this movie should be of 2 hours max.
and some times at night every tree glowing with different colors seemsThis movie deserves a Oscar in visual effects. that being said this movie fails in both the story and acting(specially neteri).
this movie should be of 2 hours max.
and some times at night every tree glowing with different colors seems awful.
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bfoore90Mar 6, 2017

Once you get past the enriched environments, brilliant use of CGI and 3D filming, you find that Avatar is a so-so film that is essentially "Pocahontas" in space with blue aliens and marines instead of Indians and pilgrims.

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FilmVirtueMar 12, 2014

Like most of James movies, you can expect scenes of amazing animation and believable plots, but Avatar for me was one of the more boring films by Cameron. I know lots of people would disagree, but I expect that, but to be far I also expectedLike most of James movies, you can expect scenes of amazing animation and believable plots, but Avatar for me was one of the more boring films by Cameron. I know lots of people would disagree, but I expect that, but to be far I also expected more from the movie itself.… Expand

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supermann234Dec 7, 2014

This movie has a storyline which is confusing. The special effects used were awesome. The places are imaginative in the way they are designed. There are lots of action in this movie. However, storyline, as stated is confusing, thus storylineThis movie has a storyline which is confusing. The special effects used were awesome. The places are imaginative in the way they are designed. There are lots of action in this movie. However, storyline, as stated is confusing, thus storyline is horrible. All these makes it an average movie.… Expand

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Meth-dudeMay 17, 2015

The special effects were amazing but the acting performances and the length of the film are the week spots.Sam Worthington tries but he is not good enough to be the main character.

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Viper8787Apr 21, 2014

In my opinion one of the most overrated movie of all time. The run time was almost 3 hours and there weren't enough entertaining scenes to keep me into it the whole time at all. I also though it took a little while to get going. And even theIn my opinion one of the most overrated movie of all time. The run time was almost 3 hours and there weren't enough entertaining scenes to keep me into it the whole time at all. I also though it took a little while to get going. And even the action scenes were below par to my standards not awful by any means but not as good as everyone says or as I had hoped for. The one thing it had for it was great visual effects and that is why it even gets up to 5 out of 10 for me.… Expand

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HighPriestesaMay 18, 2014

Visually it's so stunning and mesmerising, but that's just about it. It's boring, predictable, and too much romeoandjuliettey. More mystery and suspense to it would be a nice touch.

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ChrisTaylor94Aug 8, 2014

What a technical aspect, yes it is great. That is it. This is a very cliched movie with nothing new, charismatic at all. The characters were nothing special, and more of the run in the mill archetypes that you expect.

The plotline was alsoWhat a technical aspect, yes it is great. That is it. This is a very cliched movie with nothing new, charismatic at all. The characters were nothing special, and more of the run in the mill archetypes that you expect.

The plotline was also very standard and the story is very thin.… Expand

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MovieManiac83Apr 24, 2015

When his twin brother is killed, disabled ex-Marine Jake Sully is recruited to aid a mining expedition on the distant jungle moon of Pandora as only his DNA will bond with the alien hybrid body, known as an Avatar, that allows humans toWhen his twin brother is killed, disabled ex-Marine Jake Sully is recruited to aid a mining expedition on the distant jungle moon of Pandora as only his DNA will bond with the alien hybrid body, known as an Avatar, that allows humans to breathe the toxic air. With orders to infiltrate the Na’vi, Jake finds himself falling in love with native girl, Neytiri, and complications soon ensue…

Cameron seamlessly melds live action, computer-generated animation and 3-D technology. The motion-capture technique that dazzled in Lord of the Rings reaches a new level of proficiency, enabling more nuance in facial expressions.

But for much of the movie, that hardly matters. The scenes in Pandora — a planet with an Earth-like environment — are so breathtaking that the narrative seems almost beside the point.

An epic battle to drive the Na'vi from their land tests Jake's allegiance. At nearly three hours, the movie grows sluggish, especially during the protracted battle scene.

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DanBurritoSep 19, 2015

Avatar is a visual treat. But that's the only good thing I can say about it. The world of Pandora is a beautifully rendered world that's so brilliant looking you wish the movie's story was that good. But it's not. We've seen the entire movieAvatar is a visual treat. But that's the only good thing I can say about it. The world of Pandora is a beautifully rendered world that's so brilliant looking you wish the movie's story was that good. But it's not. We've seen the entire movie before- Dances with Wolves, Pocahontas, etc. I don't get why you'll pan some movies for being "great to look at but the story wasn't very good" when you acclaimed this despite having the same problem. The film just tries too hard to be smart but the only reason to watch it is to look at the pretty colours. Seriously, is this REALLY the same guy who made Terminator?… Expand

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bartcbemAug 6, 2019

Visually absolutely stunning, breathtaking and technically perfect. As far as story goes is nothing more than a ripoff of 1957 "Call Me Joe" science fiction novel by Poul Anderson with added elements from Pocahontas and Dancing with theVisually absolutely stunning, breathtaking and technically perfect. As far as story goes is nothing more than a ripoff of 1957 "Call Me Joe" science fiction novel by Poul Anderson with added elements from Pocahontas and Dancing with the Wolves. Cameron added nothing new to above stories unfortunately, making the entire spectacle mindbogglingly unoriginal. Undoubtedly an achievement in CGI film making but nothing more.… Expand

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Popcorn55Jun 8, 2019

Like I don't know what the big deal is here with this movie. It's OK, but how is it a billion-dollar mega-hit like this? Story is so-so, and visuals are full of blue-tone CGI, which is very 1997, and very video-game-looking.

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IllumiusAug 9, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best movie of all time! Takes you away from earth and makes to live inside of a realistic fantasy.… Expand

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Nightscape_Apr 18, 2023

The graphics are very good, even by 2023 standards. The acting if fine and so is the cinematography. However the writing is really, really bad. Every character is one-dimensional and stereotypical. The businessmen are bad and the military areThe graphics are very good, even by 2023 standards. The acting if fine and so is the cinematography. However the writing is really, really bad. Every character is one-dimensional and stereotypical. The businessmen are bad and the military are idiots who want to kill everything. The lines the characters speak is eye-rolling and predictable. There are lines of exposition all over the place rather than using subtly and have the scenes explain the story. The plot is paper-thin; throughout the film it is hard not to know what is going to happen next because the writing to so unordinary. This film is very preachy and is one of those movies that is supposed to make you feel bad and guilty for being human.

I have seen a lot worse films as I've experienced phase four Marvel and Disney Star Wars; this is no where as bad. This movie is watchable, but the plot, story, and characters are trope, predictable, stereotypical. I would recommend skipping this film but know it is not the worst movie in the world, just very, very average and a bit boring.… Expand

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JoshMJan 20, 2010

A very pretty, shallow film. It was Ferngully with CGI. It felt like Cameron was trying to cram in every single story cliche he could think of. Extremely generic and boring. Every single thing that happens in the movie can be seen from miles A very pretty, shallow film. It was Ferngully with CGI. It felt like Cameron was trying to cram in every single story cliche he could think of. Extremely generic and boring. Every single thing that happens in the movie can be seen from miles away. Worth a watch to check out the graphics, otherwise, pass.… Expand

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SoroushAJan 3, 2010

Special effects simply made me more unintrigued in the 3D film as it seemed too much was fed to the graphics that the characters themselves! Questions were not answered especially for a 3 hr movie (how did he lose control of his legs, how Special effects simply made me more unintrigued in the 3D film as it seemed too much was fed to the graphics that the characters themselves! Questions were not answered especially for a 3 hr movie (how did he lose control of his legs, how did his brother die? etc.) which limited any character building. Special effects: 10, Acting: 4, Storyline: 6, Dialogue: 6, Character development: 5... please is this movie really in the same league as gladiator?? cos i dont remember crying to this movie at any stage!… Expand

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AndreaKJan 2, 2010

Liked the animation. Didn't like the story. Yes, natives need white americans to save them from other white americans. It's inconceivable that natives could come up with some strategy to save themselves. Is it because white Liked the animation. Didn't like the story. Yes, natives need white americans to save them from other white americans. It's inconceivable that natives could come up with some strategy to save themselves. Is it because white americans are the superior race? Well, that must be it. Learning to be a warrior took the natives years of training...white american took 3 months. Whatever. And we all know the real end of this story. History has taught us again and again ...white americans return with bigger guns and kill/capture everbody.… Expand

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KenGJan 7, 2010

If all you care about is special effects, and the visual look of a film, you'll probably love this.The movie is superb with these things. But if like me, you also care about plot, script, and characters, you might well be disappointed If all you care about is special effects, and the visual look of a film, you'll probably love this.The movie is superb with these things. But if like me, you also care about plot, script, and characters, you might well be disappointed with this movie, as very little effort went into these things. To give this movie a high grade, would be rewarding James Cameron for being lazy in a lot of ways.… Expand

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KaydeFeb 18, 2010

In the love of all that is holy, why does this movie have a score of 88? Yes, it is a visual spectacle, and yes, the technological innovations it employs are nothing short of fantastical, but this is A BAD MOVIE. The story is generic and In the love of all that is holy, why does this movie have a score of 88? Yes, it is a visual spectacle, and yes, the technological innovations it employs are nothing short of fantastical, but this is A BAD MOVIE. The story is generic and clunky, in addition to the structure of the script being PAINFULLY obvious as one watches the movie. The characters are flat, and the political overtones are a little overdone. It is a visual dazzlement wrapped around an empty shell, and does not deserve to win a Best Picture Oscar. Star Wars was a technological marvel, and it was hugely entertaining, but did it deserve the highest honor possible to bestow upon a film?? No. Neither does Avatar.… Expand

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CharlesKFeb 6, 2010

Had Cameron shot in the Amazon in 3D it would have been just as stunning. Had he written a script that made any sense and didn't have holes to drive trucks through it might have been vaguely memorable, had he seized the opportunity and Had Cameron shot in the Amazon in 3D it would have been just as stunning. Had he written a script that made any sense and didn't have holes to drive trucks through it might have been vaguely memorable, had he seized the opportunity and created a truly alien world instead of Earth with 6 legged horses etc etc and 8 foot lean humans with tails it might have soared but the absurdity of all good/all evil, idiot American administrators but sage scientists (not very) and a military using 17th Century techniques just killed it. Too long by 40 mins, too twee by half. Nice 3D.… Expand

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EladioMMar 6, 2010

This movie is Dineye's Pocahontas on steroids, nothing more. Excelent FX? Hell, yes! But the plot is weak and the story is full of obvius cliches -- most of them came (no surprise) from the above mentioned "source", Pocahontas.

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SiHApr 6, 2010

Would you go see a play that had a great set but poor plot, character development, use of language and/or acting? If you would then you'll love Avatar.

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PabloS.Jan 14, 2010

This hurts. Not ever did I want to say anything negative about a James Cameron film, but that's where this is going. I want to start off by saying that I did not find the effects as everyone else, maybe it's because CGI with detail This hurts. Not ever did I want to say anything negative about a James Cameron film, but that's where this is going. I want to start off by saying that I did not find the effects as everyone else, maybe it's because CGI with detail and human emotion isn't such a big deal anymore. I mean we all knew it was heading this way, but this is not CGI without humans, this was mo-cap and its obvious and it should be mo-cap to achieve the Uncanny Valley. All in all we all play video games now and this was not that impressive in a world filled with CGI. Enough about the effects however, the 3D was very well done in the use of depth and being tolerable for two and a half hours, although nothing mind blowing like debris flying at you. Movie theaters still have not achieved the theme park 3D that everyone really wants to see. Now this is where the biggest knock comes and I realize that people are suckers for a good love story, but do you remember Fern Gully? Yup the animated Fox film in the '90's about the rainforrest and fairies, now imagine the fairies being 12 foot blue Native Americans and Sam Worthington is the shrunken guy that realizes that teraing doen the rainforrest is bad. Hmm....ok lets take that story and add millions more dollars to it and make it a sci-fi opus (which it isn't) and tell everyone that they've never seen anything like this. I have and I want my money back.… Expand

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mlJan 10, 2010

Watching the media genuflect is really frustrating. I'm a member of the digital generation and this stuff doesn't impress me anymore. You forget about the 3D fifteen minutes in, and there are many movies that put their CGI to Watching the media genuflect is really frustrating. I'm a member of the digital generation and this stuff doesn't impress me anymore. You forget about the 3D fifteen minutes in, and there are many movies that put their CGI to better purposes without a $300 price tag or killing the suspension of disbelief. Without the pretty graphics we are left with a predictable, cliched plot, terrible characters and dialog, and a blatant political subtext that is insulting to even Sarah Palin's intelligence and left me, a far-left liberal, feeling very annoyed. This movie is like being hit over the head repeatedly with a heavy blunt object.… Expand

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IanMJan 20, 2010

The film was flashy. That was it. Don't get me wrong I'm sure the technology driving it was revolutionary, but the story is so drab and run of the mill that in the first five minutes I knew what was going to happen. It has a good The film was flashy. That was it. Don't get me wrong I'm sure the technology driving it was revolutionary, but the story is so drab and run of the mill that in the first five minutes I knew what was going to happen. It has a good message, but I fear that this plight was drowned out by loud explosions and glossed over with fancy computers. Also I did not like how in the first six minutes of the film I could tell who the bad guys were. It would have created a much more interesting conflict had the lines between good and evil been blurred as they so often are in real life. We know off the bat that the humans are selfish pigs who are occupying the planet Pandora for nothing more than a monetary greed. Over all I fear this film's quality has been blown out of proportion and the ratings skewed because James Cameron created some new fancy machine that helps us confuse great CGI with great story.… Expand

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AntJan 7, 2010

A stunningly beautiful movie that unfortunately doesn't so much have a plot as a checklist of clichÃ©s.

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HomerSFeb 11, 2010

This would've been freaken amazing if I didn't have some Fat Guy blocking half of my view and giving away the entire ending to me.... Seriously, that guy needs to GET A LIFE!!! anyone who watches this movie SIX TIMES and gives away This would've been freaken amazing if I didn't have some Fat Guy blocking half of my view and giving away the entire ending to me.... Seriously, that guy needs to GET A LIFE!!! anyone who watches this movie SIX TIMES and gives away the entire ending to everyone around him seriously needs to go away to another universe.… Expand

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ginoMMar 7, 2010

It escapes me how Avatar is being championed as the standout movie ushering us into a new frontier of film making, when it is nothing more than the next baby step in Cinematography and Cinematography alone. If it were merely a pretty It escapes me how Avatar is being championed as the standout movie ushering us into a new frontier of film making, when it is nothing more than the next baby step in Cinematography and Cinematography alone. If it were merely a pretty picture, inspiring film makers to create new worlds when presented with the plausible impetus to do so, there would be no debate in my mind. But it's not. This movie has been respected by critics and commonplace audience alike. What did it do beyond it's visuals? It was written unwittingly, seemingly with an intent to do just that. The story inspires nothing more than a cheap nostalgic stroll to the over-spun screenplay graveyard of every Hollywood cliche. Pitiful exploits of corny one-liners, narrow characters and predictable plot twists saturate every moment of Aavatar. It is ultimately mundane in every way beyond the visual stimulus.… 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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doorgoJun 19, 2010

Are the visual effects breathtaking? Of course, but it's absolutely unforgivable to give credit to a near scene by scene re-make of Disney's Pocahontas. No one in all of Hollywood could come up with an original script for what was Are the visual effects breathtaking? Of course, but it's absolutely unforgivable to give credit to a near scene by scene re-make of Disney's Pocahontas. No one in all of Hollywood could come up with an original script for what was to be potentially a breakthrough in 3D filming? I refuse to believe there are no ideas left in Hollywood, but obviously you can't get a screenplay made unless it came from a graphic novel or is outright stolen from a previous script(whether it was good or not). It's just a sad shame.… 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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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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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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WaldoG.Jan 7, 2010

Overblown, overlong and cliched.

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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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ThomasG.May 3, 2010

This movie was pretty to look at, but was nothing more. The story was copied and not very good. Besides, the acting was nothing special.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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VanPhadoDec 31, 2009

Boring. A bad history but good effects.

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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

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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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 Ã¢Â?Â?Dances With WolvesÃ¢Â?Â

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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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NF123Aug 11, 2010

Looks good but painfully cliched. I for one would recommend a rent just to see lovely it does really look, but it doesn't take long to find how shallow the charachters truly are

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tycho32Aug 26, 2010

The special effects, CG, and sound were awesome. Beyond the eye candy there is simply nothing here. As other reviewers have stated the story is cliched, and the director was trying to make an obvious political statement. I thought thisThe special effects, CG, and sound were awesome. Beyond the eye candy there is simply nothing here. As other reviewers have stated the story is cliched, and the director was trying to make an obvious political statement. I thought this detracted from the overall story. My wife was predicting plot lines and actor lines, and she never does that. The only part of the story that was not predictable were the huge plot holes throughout the movie.… Expand

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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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DGDSNNov 6, 2010

This movie gets a few points in my book for amazing special effects, attempting (ironically) an environmental/anti-corporate message, and a handful of exciting scenes. It is otherwise a trite and pointless exercise in box-office money making.This movie gets a few points in my book for amazing special effects, attempting (ironically) an environmental/anti-corporate message, and a handful of exciting scenes. It is otherwise a trite and pointless exercise in box-office money making. Not only is it a pastiche of many other (better) films, but it is dumbed-down and toothless. The black and white morality, hokey 'spiritualism', and PG romance set to horrible adult contemporary music, screams "Disney!".
On a purely technical note, some of the 'camera' work is suspect, especially those 'quick-zooms' or whatever they call them.
I do not recommend this film to anyone above the age of ten.… Expand

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simplexNov 11, 2010

8 is for the graphics
0 is for the absolute lack of story originality

It's a all visual and no story.
Would not recommend this movie, and am glad I got it for free.

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TheGorillaAug 26, 2011

Congratulations to the special effects and the graphics and the 3D! But, the movie itself is so ridiculous and cheesy. It's terrible. James Cameron can't write a good script. This could have been done a lot better. And, honestly, I'm notCongratulations to the special effects and the graphics and the 3D! But, the movie itself is so ridiculous and cheesy. It's terrible. James Cameron can't write a good script. This could have been done a lot better. And, honestly, I'm not interested in watching sequels.… Expand

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SixellaFeb 13, 2011

Save yourself some money. Blow the dust off of your old Pocahontas V.H.S, plug that baby in and TADA! Without all the glamour its the exact same thing, whithout even spending a dime! Don't be fooled people.

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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 clichÃ© 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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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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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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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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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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NikolayGDec 19, 2014

Kids will like this movie better than adults because the story is very hackneyed and cliched. Any adult will have seen it several dozen times already, so to see it again, in a long drawn out overly long movie, is as tedious as he!!. But kidsKids will like this movie better than adults because the story is very hackneyed and cliched. Any adult will have seen it several dozen times already, so to see it again, in a long drawn out overly long movie, is as tedious as he!!. But kids who have never seen any version of this story before, might like it. The story lacks any nuance. The good guys are the indigenous people without technology who worship a tree. The bad guys are the people from earth, who have lots of technology and calmly drink coffee in their helicopters while they blow the primitive people to smithereens from the air. Like someone else said, it is a 3 hour public service announcement. And it lacks any kind of character development.

And by late 2014 standards, the effects - the blue people - look absurdly fake and cartoonish. I can't believe today that people were impressed by this just a few short years ago. It is a visual joke.… Expand

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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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Kamal_VoltaicOct 30, 2012

Yes. The visuals were amazing... but that's about it. I seriously don't understand how people can call it the greatest movie of all time, the plot is weak.
It's like a cardboard cut-out of a chocolate cake.

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phAtBenJNov 25, 2012

Avatar is no doubt my least favorite film of all time for one simple reason: it is everything wrong with Hollywood. Over-budgeted production cost, the lure of 3D to draw viewers, manipulative characters and political messages, and theAvatar is no doubt my least favorite film of all time for one simple reason: it is everything wrong with Hollywood. Over-budgeted production cost, the lure of 3D to draw viewers, manipulative characters and political messages, and the complete lack of depth in the characters and story plague this beautiful looking film. To say that this film is bad would be a lie, but I despise this film so much due to it's one-dimensional characters and predictable and unoriginal story. James Cameron has done some great work in his career (The Terminator films, Aliens, [and even] Titanic), but Avatar is not among that prestigious list. Avatar only goes to prove that visual effects and action scenes do not guarantee a good film. For example, 12 Angry Men is one of the greatest films ever and it contains no action, CGI, and lacks multiple locations; the entire appeal of the film lies in its strong characters, dialogue, premise, and confrontations. Avatar lacks all these quintessential elements, and therefore suffers.… Expand

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TheWalrus2000Mar 9, 2013

Truly Avatar was a mastermind. Was. Cameron gives the plot too many things to keep up with, not only that but it gives you an unpleasing run time that will leave you bored till the end. Now for the people who disageree with me and say its anTruly Avatar was a mastermind. Was. Cameron gives the plot too many things to keep up with, not only that but it gives you an unpleasing run time that will leave you bored till the end. Now for the people who disageree with me and say its an all time epic film your wrong. Watch it again and you'll realize how boring and forgettable the last battle of the movie was. So overall, this was a very exhausting film to watch.… Expand

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