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NeoMApr 2, 2010

A visual treat. Pandora draws you in and takes your breath away at some moments. But a cliche and rather predictable plot, and some bad lines, leave it wanting.

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CaseyK.Mar 30, 2010

Highly imaginative, action-packed and with strong emotion from jake and neytiri's love. James Cameron has truly out done himself.

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QembotMar 30, 2010

Not bad, but certainly undeserving of the praise. Yes it looks pretty, very pretty, but its not quite as imaginative & original as many make it out to be. A massive, Evil, greedy Corporation trying to relocate a "primitive" tribe of Natives Not bad, but certainly undeserving of the praise. Yes it looks pretty, very pretty, but its not quite as imaginative & original as many make it out to be. A massive, Evil, greedy Corporation trying to relocate a "primitive" tribe of Natives and using force when negotiations fail. Its Dances with Wolves in space. Attack of the Clones which the critics mauled looked just as good and was more original, but of course that wasn't made by the guy that directed Titanic, was it? It amuses to no end - I have found a new appreciation for psychologists.… Expand

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AngelinaMMar 29, 2010

I love the representations within this film. The way it conveys a strong educated female professor and a disabled yet very able and very moral young man is exactly how all movies should be instead of using the typical stereotypes. The high I love the representations within this film. The way it conveys a strong educated female professor and a disabled yet very able and very moral young man is exactly how all movies should be instead of using the typical stereotypes. The high budget was worth it truly amazing graphics and pictures.… Expand

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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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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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JackBMar 23, 2010

The single best movie I have seen in 10 years. I've just about been on Pandora 15 times now, and I'm still loving it. I have bought nearly every piece of Merchandise, I bought the Bluray (I don't even have a Bluray player yet) The single best movie I have seen in 10 years. I've just about been on Pandora 15 times now, and I'm still loving it. I have bought nearly every piece of Merchandise, I bought the Bluray (I don't even have a Bluray player yet) Film will blow you away.… Expand

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DanP.Mar 21, 2010

The visuals are excellent. However the characters are a little two dimensional. Also the storyline,especially the ending, does not ring true to the logic of the movie. The bad guys are winning then all of a sudden the good guys start to win.

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J.SS.Mar 20, 2010

The movie had a unique storyline but the characters are the same! Everyone has seen the tough army guy and the hot tough pilot chick. The 3-d was a little disappointing. I enjoyed watching it none the less.

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ChrisCMar 19, 2010

This is a poor remake of dances with wolves with abit of the matrix (protoganist moving between 2 realities) and aliens (moronic incompetent military and nasty nasty corporations)movies bolted on. Visually it looked animated and false, at no This is a poor remake of dances with wolves with abit of the matrix (protoganist moving between 2 realities) and aliens (moronic incompetent military and nasty nasty corporations)movies bolted on. Visually it looked animated and false, at no point was i suckered into feeling it was real. CGI when its done right is seemless and un-noticedable Unfortunately Avatar just drowns you in it, never giving your mind a chance to accept it as real. Riddled with movie cliches (I actually found myself shouting at sigourney weaver as she calmly proclaims that a bullet in her stomach will ruin her day) poor characters and a story thats been done far better (dances with wolves) this film just left me feeling like I'd wasted 3hrs watching it.… 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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TiffanyHMar 14, 2010

This movie was, the perfect mix of action, adventure, fantasy, and love... I was captivated the whole time! I also think it was a wonderful metaphor for the situation our world has brought it self to, and works toward opening peoples eyes to This movie was, the perfect mix of action, adventure, fantasy, and love... I was captivated the whole time! I also think it was a wonderful metaphor for the situation our world has brought it self to, and works toward opening peoples eyes to the real affects of our actions on our communities.… Expand

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JaceN.Mar 12, 2010

James Camerons's "James Cameron's Avatar"...by James Cameron...is a shining example of why try to do anything properly when you can print money pandering to the lowest common denominator. He smooshed together Surrogates with James Camerons's "James Cameron's Avatar"...by James Cameron...is a shining example of why try to do anything properly when you can print money pandering to the lowest common denominator. He smooshed together Surrogates with Pocohontas, dressed it up with some blue-you paint, snagged the attention of mid 40's dweeb dads who've never seen visual effects before and made the most infuriating film ever!… 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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NoeCMar 10, 2010

It is a mediocre movie at best. I got bored and couldn't believe any of the characters. Frankly, the special effects weren't all that much.

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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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CarlosSMar 7, 2010

Predictable, Anti-American, boring. Good special effects, though.

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EddieMMar 7, 2010

It earned its single star by terminating. A pandering, cliche-ridden, overblown bore.

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BennyG.Mar 7, 2010

There was only 1 movie I found even more boring - The Lord of the Rings. Wasted time and wasted money.

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GNMar 7, 2010

The CGI looks amazing and the world and creatures are awesome and unique. The action scenes are decent. The movie only truly falls flat with the story. The setting and creatures are, as I said, unique, but the general plot (soldier sees the The CGI looks amazing and the world and creatures are awesome and unique. The action scenes are decent. The movie only truly falls flat with the story. The setting and creatures are, as I said, unique, but the general plot (soldier sees the error of his ways, wants to help the other side, etc) is very predictable and boring. Sadly, District 9, a true sci-fi masterpiece that didn't rely on a ridiculously large budget, is going to be pushed aside by this overrated moneymaker, and largely forgotten.… 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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craigsMar 6, 2010

What do James Cameron and George Lucas have in common? They've both spent ridiculous amounts of money on over-hyped and extremely over-rated pieces of garbage. The difference is, at least Lucas didn't steal ideas from at least a What do James Cameron and George Lucas have in common? They've both spent ridiculous amounts of money on over-hyped and extremely over-rated pieces of garbage. The difference is, at least Lucas didn't steal ideas from at least a half dozen other films that tell the same story much better. Pocahontas, FernTree Gully, Last of the Mohicans, The Last Samurai, BraveHeart. I won't bother explaining the plot because if you've seen any of the above mentioned films, then you've seen Avatar. And they didn't require flashy CGI to get their story across. Speaking of which, the CGI is by far the highlight of the movie, but even that was eclipsed by Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. And that movie is 10 years old now. The characters are one dimentional, the acting is fairly poor and the dialogue would surely make Lucas himself cringe. At least he can sleep peacefully in the knowledge that he didn't create the word "unobtainium". How the hell the actors managed to say that with a straight face I'm buggered if I know. Also, the movie makes such a blunt statement about our environmental woes and war in Iraq (we will fight terror with terror) that it is, quite frankly, an insult to the audiences intelligence. If I want to hear people make political and environmental statements I'll watch the news thanks very much. I go to the movies to escape real world issues, not to be beaten over the head with them. Cameron also stole a couple of sound effects from the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park. Can you pick them?… Expand

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SandyMar 5, 2010

Visuals did just enough to keep me engaged most of the time, but not from nodding off in the face of a dull, incoherent story. I'm not sure whether it would have been better with what must have been left on the cutting room floor, but Visuals did just enough to keep me engaged most of the time, but not from nodding off in the face of a dull, incoherent story. I'm not sure whether it would have been better with what must have been left on the cutting room floor, but James Cameron sank with 'Titanic' and this hasn't refloated him (whatever the dollar count may say). Sci-fi/fantasy for kiddies, yet Ferngully was just so much more fun!… Expand

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DeeMMar 5, 2010

Pure genious!! A truly amazing film which can take your breath away. Has opened a whole new era for film making, setting such a high standard for others. Certainly, without any doubt whatsoever, deserves to (at least) win Best Picture, Pure genious!! A truly amazing film which can take your breath away. Has opened a whole new era for film making, setting such a high standard for others. Certainly, without any doubt whatsoever, deserves to (at least) win Best Picture, although should also take Best Director and more... 110% !!!!!!!!… Expand

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BillyOMar 5, 2010

When I first saw the movie, the graphics, the 3D, the visual effects hypnotized me, which I believe happened to most of the people who saw it. It sucks you in, making you believe you saw a good movie as you walk out of the movie theatre. When I first saw the movie, the graphics, the 3D, the visual effects hypnotized me, which I believe happened to most of the people who saw it. It sucks you in, making you believe you saw a good movie as you walk out of the movie theatre. After the dazzle wore off half way through the movie I started realizing how predictable the movie was, how stereotypical every character was. The mercenaries were brutal killers, the protagonist falls in love and switches to the "good side",the corporate exec. was willing to turn his head for profit. Where were the variables. I do see the side of the plot that is trying to make a point on what we have become as a society and what we have done to get here. Overall it felt like a very expensive Pocohantas.… Expand

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RaulC.Mar 4, 2010

Incredible special effects, wonderful picture-making technology. The story was sort of bland, and the acting is nothing to write home about.

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RyanMar 4, 2010

Tugs at you. Makes you feel. I'd like people to figure out how to keep the creatures and plants while we continue learning and implementing technology. Wise use of technology instead of irresponsible non holistic use is what is called Tugs at you. Makes you feel. I'd like people to figure out how to keep the creatures and plants while we continue learning and implementing technology. Wise use of technology instead of irresponsible non holistic use is what is called for. Keep life alive so we can populate the empty planets with life. Otherwise what point is there if we kill all that makes us feel alive?… Expand

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BrunopMar 4, 2010

This could be the worst movie of all times. If you laugh when you see a poo on the street, you will love and this would be your new god.

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StephenM.Mar 4, 2010

Seriously people, this was garbage, spectacular garbage but garbage nonetheless. It was pocahontas with dances with wolves with last of the mohicans mixed with the smurfs in space with a terrible script. If this wins best film at the Oscars, Seriously people, this was garbage, spectacular garbage but garbage nonetheless. It was pocahontas with dances with wolves with last of the mohicans mixed with the smurfs in space with a terrible script. If this wins best film at the Oscars, it will finally nail the integrity of the oscars into the pigs muck where this film lives. I enjoyed the spectacle first time around, second time it was a comedy. Oh my God.… Expand

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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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philipd.Mar 3, 2010

Technically noteworthy, but cinematically, a let-down.

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RossMar 3, 2010

This movie was rubbish. How can people rate it 8 while admitting the story was terrible? The visuals are overrated, even if you didn't buy the hype. The characters are terrible. Any movie as predictable as this cannot break a 6, even if This movie was rubbish. How can people rate it 8 while admitting the story was terrible? The visuals are overrated, even if you didn't buy the hype. The characters are terrible. Any movie as predictable as this cannot break a 6, even if it looked good.… Expand

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DaniM.Mar 3, 2010

The film is good, but is not amazing, the plot is very predictable, and yes the special and sound effects are awesome, but only that. Is a galactic "Pocahontas".

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BellaC.Mar 1, 2010

I loved this movie and the graphics were terrific. Altough I thought it got cheezy at some points but they had a good way of wrapping it up. On the down side the story plot was not great. But like I said they did a great job of wrapping it I loved this movie and the graphics were terrific. Altough I thought it got cheezy at some points but they had a good way of wrapping it up. On the down side the story plot was not great. But like I said they did a great job of wrapping it up. Well done! … Expand

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AnonY.Mar 1, 2010

Every part was made well exept in the middle where the main character only went on how he was becoming closer to the aliens and the planet it was supposed to be moving, but it ended up being plan boring...

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VMar 1, 2010

Not very special movie. But in 3D very great!

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JoseM.Mar 1, 2010

THe visuals are really amazing, I hope it wins the Oscar.

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GiulioF.Feb 28, 2010

VIsually speaking, this movie is great, one of the best experiences for my eyes, the best special effects i had ever seen... but visual is the least important thing in a movie. I'm sorry but this movie lacks of storyline, it's the VIsually speaking, this movie is great, one of the best experiences for my eyes, the best special effects i had ever seen... but visual is the least important thing in a movie. I'm sorry but this movie lacks of storyline, it's the same thing we saw in pochaontas, dance with wolves etc, nothing new, nothing fascinating, noting interesting, all boring. Giving it a high mark is like giving an A to an essay because of the writer's handwriting. Visual and sounds: 3/3 Acting and directing: 0/3 Plot: 0/3 Other: 0/1 Total: 3/10.… Expand

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JohnL.Feb 26, 2010

I thought this movie would be awesome. But the only good thing was the eye candy. The story sucked balls and the movie was too long and everything was boring until the battle at the end. I was literally sleeping in the cinema. Basically this I thought this movie would be awesome. But the only good thing was the eye candy. The story sucked balls and the movie was too long and everything was boring until the battle at the end. I was literally sleeping in the cinema. Basically this movie is a waste of 2:30 and 20$ (cinema ticket + bus ticket)... District 9 was so much better. Again I repeat: this movie is an overhyped piece of shit that looks nice.… Expand

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aasFeb 26, 2010

HUGE waste of time. although pretty and innovative, i found myself laughing more than intrigued. if anything Avatar had provided my friends and i w/many inside jokes and some new dance moves. please don't buy into the hype that is this HUGE waste of time. although pretty and innovative, i found myself laughing more than intrigued. if anything Avatar had provided my friends and i w/many inside jokes and some new dance moves. please don't buy into the hype that is this holy grail of giant, blue, chernobyl lizards.… Expand

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BobNFeb 23, 2010

Amazing special effects. Nothing more. Plot is silly, childish, typical save the earth-american-imperialists bs. The overt lines about Iraq were laughable, does Cameron think us stupid? Is it that he believes average folk cannot connect his Amazing special effects. Nothing more. Plot is silly, childish, typical save the earth-american-imperialists bs. The overt lines about Iraq were laughable, does Cameron think us stupid? Is it that he believes average folk cannot connect his plot with modern actions? Or is it just that he is an engineer, not a storyteller? Amazing special FX, nothing more. See it in 3D, then forget about it, I certainly did.… Expand

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LeeS.Feb 21, 2010

Wow, what utter garbage. The massive budget for this film should have gone into something that would actually benefit humanity.

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JuanC.Feb 21, 2010

James Cameron has done it once again. He impressed my expectations of Avatar. I always thought of Avatar as great, but not something that should be the movie of the year. However, once I saw the movie, it blew me away from the begging to James Cameron has done it once again. He impressed my expectations of Avatar. I always thought of Avatar as great, but not something that should be the movie of the year. However, once I saw the movie, it blew me away from the begging to end. After finishing watching Avatar, I thought to myself, this is not only the best movie of 2009 and the best in the decade, this is one of the best movies ever made. I have not seen one part of the movie that was boring or uninteresting to watch. I also like the fact that James keeps focus on every category of the movie: the story, the visuals the actors, every bit of detail is amazing. This is a must watch for everyone. I definitely got to say that it would take years for someone else to top this movie off. … Expand

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A.E.Feb 21, 2010

Superb special effects can't make-up for a predictible plot and so-so acting. See it in 3D at the theater--no need to ever see this movie on the small screen.

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DarioPFeb 21, 2010

Unoriginal movie, visuals are not the only thing to weight.

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HeywoodJFeb 20, 2010

First of all, I can't imagine watching Avatar in anything but 3-D IMAX, I would assume that many of the negative takeaways described here are a result of watching it in 2D. Forget characterizations, plot rip-offs, or incredibly inane First of all, I can't imagine watching Avatar in anything but 3-D IMAX, I would assume that many of the negative takeaways described here are a result of watching it in 2D. Forget characterizations, plot rip-offs, or incredibly inane dialogue for a second; from a simple visual perspective this is a truly extraordinary accomplishment and a feast for the eyes and the imagination. From the images of the med tech floating in amongst the freshly awakening pod-soldiers to the multi-nostril snorting of the banshees to the luminescence landscapes of the Pandora forests this is well worth the trip to lose yourself and take in the incredible creations. This is truly a testament to Cameron's maniacal attention to detail and bombastic tree-hugging visions. However, I did say wait a second for the characterizations, plot rip-offs and incredibly inane dialogue. Given the time and the cost of this movie, can you imagine how much better it would have been had there been a marginally equivocal investment in script -writing and casting? As much as I was blown away by the imagery I was equally blown away by the wasted opportunity to develop the Na… Expand

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RyanjFeb 19, 2010

Avatar's plot is basically the American Indian's struggle with European colonists. The reviews from magazines and such praise the 'stunning beauty' of it's CG, but have they ever heard of a movie called Final Fantasy Avatar's plot is basically the American Indian's struggle with European colonists. The reviews from magazines and such praise the 'stunning beauty' of it's CG, but have they ever heard of a movie called Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children?… Expand

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tesfahungFeb 19, 2010

This is simply awsome. Everything in the movie is marvelous!

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CEFeb 18, 2010

Horribly derivative, poorly acted. Visually amazing, but if I want to be wowed by visuals I'll buy one of those Magic Eye books. I saw FernGully: The Last Rainforest, and it told the same exact story but with 100% more rapping bats and Horribly derivative, poorly acted. Visually amazing, but if I want to be wowed by visuals I'll buy one of those Magic Eye books. I saw FernGully: The Last Rainforest, and it told the same exact story but with 100% more rapping bats and lizards. I did not enjoy this at all, but now I have a sweet pair of 3-D glasses. Great.… 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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hugor.Feb 18, 2010

Excellent, great message and superb special effects.

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BilalMFeb 18, 2010

I am no Eco-Mentalist. in fact i don't give a shit about the environment.but i did absolutely, totally and completely love the movie. best cinema experience I've ever had. and that's why you go to the movies :TO HAVE A GOOD I am no Eco-Mentalist. in fact i don't give a shit about the environment.but i did absolutely, totally and completely love the movie. best cinema experience I've ever had. and that's why you go to the movies :TO HAVE A GOOD TIME. And to the people giving it low scores like 0 or 2: they seem to be either reading too much into the political aspects of it and the anti -war message: "oh but why did they have to call it the mother tree .." or are just arm-chair critics who cant make an interesting home video to save their lives but keep muttering things like "oh .... but would it still be worth watching after 5 years....." 5 years ??????? watch it now and have some fun, you miserable muppet!… Expand

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AryehJFeb 17, 2010

if you didnt give this movie a 10 you must have missed the greatest message of all that all thing are connected like a super computer or far better . avatar= amazon the only difarence is the native are 4-5 feet tall V 10-12feet tall in if you didnt give this movie a 10 you must have missed the greatest message of all that all thing are connected like a super computer or far better . avatar= amazon the only difarence is the native are 4-5 feet tall V 10-12feet tall in avatar . the forrest is the key which we all as human are part of.we are destroying it in an alarming rate without a clue of its complaxity.the blue peaple spoke and protected thair forrest.who speaks and protect the amazon,see thats the ginues of james camron.like the movie says I SEE YOU.… Expand

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KaylaHFeb 17, 2010

It's peculiarity is what makes it an unbelievable movie. The transformation of each individual character throughout the movie is brilliant. Not that the kind of story is so original but the details make it this unimaginable yet so It's peculiarity is what makes it an unbelievable movie. The transformation of each individual character throughout the movie is brilliant. Not that the kind of story is so original but the details make it this unimaginable yet so realistic scenario. From the 'halo' with their hair to Jake Sully being able to walk when he's in his Avatar, truly amazing.… Expand

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EggyGFeb 17, 2010

First the bad part, the story was kinda lame. Now the best part, beside the story all part was groundbreaking. Watch it in 3D really brought new level of immersion experience. The world design was mind boggling & eye popping. The action First the bad part, the story was kinda lame. Now the best part, beside the story all part was groundbreaking. Watch it in 3D really brought new level of immersion experience. The world design was mind boggling & eye popping. The action sequence was breathtaking. Even the music and sound was sublime. Another milestone movie from JC!… Expand

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DavidD.Feb 16, 2010

Amazing graphics in 3D, really pull you into the story. I just wish the story line wasn't so predictable.

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ZachS.Feb 16, 2010

This movie made Beowulf look like Brown Bunny and Last Tango in Paris combined with Flatliners.

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L.M.Feb 16, 2010

Sigh....well I certainly had high hopes for the movie and I'm glad to say it wasn't that disappointing. While it does have an unoriginal story, the new themes of the Navi (indians basically) are interesting enough. A bit too drawn Sigh....well I certainly had high hopes for the movie and I'm glad to say it wasn't that disappointing. While it does have an unoriginal story, the new themes of the Navi (indians basically) are interesting enough. A bit too drawn out but still enjoyable with suprisingly almost no humor. I would probably send my rating down around the 5 area had I not seen it in 3-D, since you had a sense that Cameron wanted to use it for a way to enhance the movie and not just be eye candy I'll give me credit for that. Needless to say the only thing keeping the movie up this high of a rating is the use of 3-D, hopefully we can now see improvements upon dialouge, acting, pacing, and no cheesy love story for the sequel to possibly get the score it deserves.… Expand

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DavidPFeb 16, 2010

Very moving movie visually and verbally. This is the best movie of 09 & 10. To be honest I thought it was going to be a gimmicky movie but when I saw it, it was amazing. 3d is even better. If you are going to see a movie this year it has to Very moving movie visually and verbally. This is the best movie of 09 & 10. To be honest I thought it was going to be a gimmicky movie but when I saw it, it was amazing. 3d is even better. If you are going to see a movie this year it has to be this one… Expand

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JasonB.Feb 15, 2010

Best movie experience I have ever had.

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josephr.Feb 15, 2010

It's really good, by that i mean the special effects, the story is okay but nothing to hold you in, it is still a really good movie if you forget the plotholes.

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RoccoM.Feb 15, 2010

This was the most amazing movie I've seen. You have to see it in 3D IMAX. The special effects and visuals are stunning.

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NithinMFeb 15, 2010

Liked the movie only for its visual effects. Otherwise, I did not find it engaging or entertaining. The storyline is weak.

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KennethSFeb 14, 2010

Though lacking in script and storytelling, Avatar is visually stunning and at its best, emotionally heartbreaking. More than once I felt sucked into the film, my breath taken away by the magnificent background. James Cameron has redefined Though lacking in script and storytelling, Avatar is visually stunning and at its best, emotionally heartbreaking. More than once I felt sucked into the film, my breath taken away by the magnificent background. James Cameron has redefined 3-D and visual effects, and for years to come, Avatar will be remembered just like Titanic.… Expand

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KenRFeb 14, 2010

A mind-bending spectacle.....as close as I will ever come to space travel and witnessing evolution on another world. Cameron's imagination is pure genius. We were privileged to see it 3D in Imax, and will see it again.

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MarcoMFeb 14, 2010

Like people who saw for the first time the Sistina Chapel 500 years ago. Don't know if will be the same in half a millennium.

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ChrisTheAWESOMEFeb 12, 2010

Overrated, terrible and a kind of copycat film. Not really stunning 3D visual effects or good acting. Somehow it still was horrible.

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KateMFeb 12, 2010

James Cameron gets all the credit for this decent movie, when all the good stuff, ie, the visual effects, were done by Weta Workshop, a company which every NZer knows the name of, and yet gets little credit for taking up the slack for the weak plot.

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RalphTFeb 12, 2010

It's one of the best movies i have seen yet, the graphics were great, the scene's was great, the movie had a impact to it, it was great.

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MannyDFeb 12, 2010

Alright, besides having the most boring and cliched storyline ever, I thought the movie was great. James Cameron has redeemed himself alittle with this movie for the shit he made with Titanic but still the movie is really overrated. The Alright, besides having the most boring and cliched storyline ever, I thought the movie was great. James Cameron has redeemed himself alittle with this movie for the shit he made with Titanic but still the movie is really overrated. The characters are memorable along with the battle sequences in the film with its emotional sides. This movie with all its overrated qualities, is still a ground breaking defining CGi movie.… Expand

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JamieH.Feb 12, 2010

This was one of the most amazing movies of all time! Ever since Titanic, this is just out of this world you have to see it! It's a wonderful adventure suitable for families and friends :) The effects are just beyond belief to be honest. This was one of the most amazing movies of all time! Ever since Titanic, this is just out of this world you have to see it! It's a wonderful adventure suitable for families and friends :) The effects are just beyond belief to be honest. You'll just want to live in their world and forget about the one your in... it was just amazing!… Expand

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ErikJFeb 11, 2010

For all you people that voted 0 and 1 and stuff, get over yourselves. You clearly forgot the magic of movies, and are just being the opposite of the crowd, because you are probably lonely and depressed. Get help, this movie was pretty damn For all you people that voted 0 and 1 and stuff, get over yourselves. You clearly forgot the magic of movies, and are just being the opposite of the crowd, because you are probably lonely and depressed. Get help, this movie was pretty damn good, and better than most actiony, sci-fi flicks that have come out in recent years.… Expand

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GaryTFeb 11, 2010

It has taken me some time since viewing the movie to write a comment, I have read the reviews (10, 10 10, 0, 2, 9, 10....) and Avatar is obviously polarizing. Even the so called professional critics are love it or hate it. The most astute It has taken me some time since viewing the movie to write a comment, I have read the reviews (10, 10 10, 0, 2, 9, 10....) and Avatar is obviously polarizing. Even the so called professional critics are love it or hate it. The most astute comment I read was (to paraphrase) "all you who have voted this movie a "10" will look back on it in 5 years will wonder what they ever saw in it." Our world (EARTH to you reviewers who are a little caught up in the box of Pandora) is so much more complex than Corporations = Bad, Natives =Good, Military = Bad, Environmentalists = Good. This movie had no depth of story or character, and nary a degree of deviation in the Disneyish plot from start to finish. As for the people commenting that they wish to live on Pandora I am truly speechless. After 2.5 hrs of staring at it in dark glasses, in all it's 3D glory, I was pretty bored. There are just so many flaws from a scientific point of vew, from a military strategy point of view, from a linguistic point of view. I can't believe Mr. Cameron thinks so little of the intelligence of his audience that he has floating mountains and named things "home tree", "tree of souls", and "UNOBTAINIUM". My brain started to bleed on that one, and no one even snickered in the theater I was in...I was shocked!!!. My other fear is that it seems in our current world, if you criticize this movie and it's "story" or "message", it must mean that you are against environmentalism and must be some war monger or corporate fat cat. There is simply no humour, no story and fairly bad acting..... (Was I the only one who wondered why the tough parapalegic marine became Australian during some voice overs? ) Only later I looked up who Sam W. was and found out he was Australian. Maybe a late overdub or two was done and the vocal coach was unavailable. You would think the director of the 2 highest grossing movies of all time would catch something like that!!!...He was probably too busy adding a few more vines or lumenescent plants to a scene. Double checking the dialogue and quality of acting just gets in the way when you are busy! The reason I gave a 2 rating over a zero is to recognize all the hard work of the CGI people who made a beautiful visual and who will never see 1/100,000th of the money that Mr. Cameron will take home. So they get a 2/2 for their part and Mr. Cameron gets 0 for 8 for his contribution to filmaking. Thank you for reading… Expand

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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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TimLFeb 10, 2010

Simply stunning. The CGI and motion capture are above and beyond yet don't completely blot out the plot and storyline like in 300. The 3D is wonderfuly implimented so as to provide a sense of depth and realism to the already amazing Simply stunning. The CGI and motion capture are above and beyond yet don't completely blot out the plot and storyline like in 300. The 3D is wonderfuly implimented so as to provide a sense of depth and realism to the already amazing visuals, making it less of a projected flat image but not like traditional 3D where everything has to pop out at you which can sometimes be overbearing. The story is original in every way though some of it does seem to hint at other stories, but this can be said for every movie since everything can be compared to everything else. The music score by James Horner is facinating and provides the fuel to the already burning hot visuals and heated love story, providing emotional highs and lows that one rarely experiences when watching a film. One suggestion would be go with no opinion but enjoy it to it's fullest, leave reading critical reviews till after seeing Avatar with a clear mind. It is a must see in theaters and 3D.… Expand

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JoseAFeb 9, 2010

I write from Spain. It's a very boring story.

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JohnMFeb 8, 2010

The 3 D special effects enabled a good movie to become an excellent movie. The plot was straight forward and not suprising. The acting was good. The 3D effects were stunning!

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DylanLFeb 8, 2010

I first wanted to leave after 40 minutes. That's when I was certain that there was nothing that rang true in the world being created. As if James Cameron could conceive of a any alternative form of evolution. It was half-baked ideas, I first wanted to leave after 40 minutes. That's when I was certain that there was nothing that rang true in the world being created. As if James Cameron could conceive of a any alternative form of evolution. It was half-baked ideas, one after another, and characters that were simply cringe worthy. The whole cinema laughed when the aliens started a trance dance to some gaudy Enya music to make the simplistic pantheistic god do some magic. The laugh wasn't as loud as when the aliens has sex. Cameron created a big extravaganza. But the world and characters he created lacked any complexity to the point that you could simply not buy any of it. The graphics were nice. The story, by any measure, was embarrassing.… Expand

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ConnorCFeb 8, 2010

This movie is boring as hell and basically an expensive mix of pocahontas,aliens,and a few others.Looks good but that does not make a good movie.

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MattFFeb 7, 2010

The effects were impressive, but boy was it dull.

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stevengFeb 7, 2010

Didn't work for me. no emotional connect with the characters. hate the creature design. why do all the animals have six legs? If all the major life forms have six limbs, the blue guys should have too. They wasted the opportunity to use Didn't work for me. no emotional connect with the characters. hate the creature design. why do all the animals have six legs? If all the major life forms have six limbs, the blue guys should have too. They wasted the opportunity to use 3d well. It lost its effect for me 20 min in. lame.… Expand

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FabianBFeb 7, 2010

The Movie was still great. I really liked it to watch in 3D. Good Story and great Actors / Effects.

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OliverSFeb 7, 2010

Okay, so let me get the good stuff out of the way. This film is beautiful, pretty well-executed, a damn good family movie, and really manages to evoke the feelings it wants to. Of course, the problem being that the story is full of cliche, Okay, so let me get the good stuff out of the way. This film is beautiful, pretty well-executed, a damn good family movie, and really manages to evoke the feelings it wants to. Of course, the problem being that the story is full of cliche, and as far as I'm concerned, it didn't tackle any interesting issues enough to warrant it higher than an 8 really. Basically, this is nothing more than a very cliche film formula executed a little better than normal, made very pretty and family friendly.… Expand

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JoePFeb 7, 2010

I wouldn't give it the Oscar, but it's clear that this is a new threshold in the movie creation and viewing experience. More than any movie I've seen, this is worth experiencing in 3-D, in a theatre.

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ChrisGFeb 6, 2010

Yeah it's exactly like you expect. Visually stunning, incredibly lame and manipulative story line and ultimately just okay. I'll probably never see it again, but it was good to see it in a theater, in 3d. The 3d aspect was amazing, Yeah it's exactly like you expect. Visually stunning, incredibly lame and manipulative story line and ultimately just okay. I'll probably never see it again, but it was good to see it in a theater, in 3d. The 3d aspect was amazing, but the melodrama and predictability was tough to sit through sometimes. Also the New Age + Native American conceit just to blow the sh*t out of them was a little hard to swallow. No plot twists. No story. Nothing surprising besides the visuals. Also, the music, it sucked so hard I could barely stand it. Worst score ever.… Expand

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PhilB.Feb 6, 2010

I struggle to understand how anyone can be so sucked in by the graphics that they overlook the recycled plot, terrible dialogue and mediocre performances. If indeed it does change cinema forever then it's a sad day for film-making when I struggle to understand how anyone can be so sucked in by the graphics that they overlook the recycled plot, terrible dialogue and mediocre performances. If indeed it does change cinema forever then it's a sad day for film-making when focussing on the 3D is a substitute for trying to make a good film. I'm just thankful I've not met a single person who was "blown away", in fact I don't know anyone who'd award it more than a 7.… Expand

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TomMFeb 6, 2010

Thought this movie was totally overrated and not original at all. The script sucked and the blue people were just annoying.

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AmyCFeb 6, 2010

All I want to say is that I fell asleep (seriously!) after the 3rd time the guy (I can't even remember his name) went into that time capsule. The whole movie is just a joke, and an insult to human intelligence. I didn't like All I want to say is that I fell asleep (seriously!) after the 3rd time the guy (I can't even remember his name) went into that time capsule. The whole movie is just a joke, and an insult to human intelligence. I didn't like Titanic at all but it was at least better than this one. T2 is my all-time favorite.... but is this the same James Cameron, or a different one?… 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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RyanG.Feb 5, 2010

I thought it was decent...definitely overrated. It had impressive CGI but a crappy script. I am really surprised by all the attention it is getting. Not terrible, but not the best of the year either.

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MattOFeb 5, 2010

Amazing visuals, and makes the admittedly recycled plot entertaining.

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JoshuaCFeb 5, 2010

Avatar is simple beautiful and amazing. It makes our world look like nothing and I respect that. Avatar is beautifully made. Graphically advanced. And the acting is the greatest. Avatar will remain the greatest movie in the world to me. I Avatar is simple beautiful and amazing. It makes our world look like nothing and I respect that. Avatar is beautifully made. Graphically advanced. And the acting is the greatest. Avatar will remain the greatest movie in the world to me. I would pay millions to look like one of the Na'vi. They are beautiful people. So romantic and tranquil with everything. Anybody who thinks this movie is bad. Is just a stupid American… Expand

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MichaelT.Feb 4, 2010

Criticize its sterile story or its poor acting if you will, but you will love Avatar, and you will get so sucked in to its pull. James Cameron isn't particularly original in how he gets it across; that's because it's a tried Criticize its sterile story or its poor acting if you will, but you will love Avatar, and you will get so sucked in to its pull. James Cameron isn't particularly original in how he gets it across; that's because it's a tried and tested formula that works extremely well. There's no doubt that you'll be completely immersed in the lusciousness of the life JC has made.… Expand

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MikeB.Feb 4, 2010

Very well put together, the acting made it very believable.

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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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KateS.Feb 3, 2010

This is the most overrated film from the decade a mediocre movie with poor history (copy of Mayas) with a Pocahontas romance and copy robots from Terminator and Full Metal Panic, really crap movie a stupid things to make money, congrats Mr This is the most overrated film from the decade a mediocre movie with poor history (copy of Mayas) with a Pocahontas romance and copy robots from Terminator and Full Metal Panic, really crap movie a stupid things to make money, congrats Mr Cameron, all the world turn stupid with this sh*tty movie.… Expand

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ESIFFeb 3, 2010

Amazing movie, the visual effects are stunning, and it's perfect into every little detail (and there are a LOT of details). It's like a whole new world, that'll make your own world look kinda boring.

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PaulF.Feb 2, 2010

I Just finished watching Avatar and absolutely loved it. I was very surprised not in just the quality of special effects and how they were conveyed into real sensuous emotion. The love and heart shown between its characters really showed I Just finished watching Avatar and absolutely loved it. I was very surprised not in just the quality of special effects and how they were conveyed into real sensuous emotion. The love and heart shown between its characters really showed through. However the real spirit of the movie transcended the special effects, or even the acting and story line. What really impressed me was the moral integrity this movie has. Watching Avatar in 3D has been a whole new experience for me. The special effects were like being the right there on the screen. 3D technology has come a long long way and I can definitely see this as being the new wave of the future for the cinematic Industry. With this being said this movie touched me. I was surprised to see myself moved to being teary eyed. I was expecting an action and suspense movie but received something so much more. Special effects alone are like candy they sometimes taste good but don't leave you with anything of real value. Avatar however had a message very poignant for the times we live in. Some might see this a one of the few flaws of the movie, that and the overall length. However I saw it as its greatest strength. Avatar mirrored in a way how western civilization has impacted North and South American cultures. How what was seen as primitive or even savage was really a culture who were in general much more in touch with their environment. However with modern technologies, and spiritual blindness (i.e. greed and prejudice) they and the environment that supports us were but nearly wiped out. Unfortunate for us this is a fair tale of sorts. This movie did not pull any punches in showing how destructive and extreme such spiritual blind spots can manifest themselves. It was for me a sad reminder of what has happened in our own history. For the inhabitants of Pandora, the foe was overcome... for now anyway. But for us the story is yet to be finished. This film inspired me to understand what this world needs the most, spiritual and by effect environmental healing. I hope in some way shape or form to be used as a powerful force in this universe to help our world at a time which so desperately needs it. This is my prayer. And by my freewill I have chosen to do whatever I can to help this come to its fruition.… Expand

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CarolHFeb 2, 2010

I love all the special techniques put into Avatar! It's totally unimaginable!

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NerijusD.Feb 2, 2010

Good visually, but improbable scenarios and other aspects make the plot suffer.

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