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MarhadiashaK.Feb 1, 2010

It's average. The plot is average, acting average. The 3D effects are not satisfying. The only good thing is the Na'vi facial expressions. Overall, mediocre movie.

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PBWFeb 1, 2010

AMAZING! There are no words to truely explain the beauty, imagination and grace of this movie! The story line is so very much more than a simple "good vs bad". The visual beauty alone leaves you breathless and anxious to see it again. I have AMAZING! There are no words to truely explain the beauty, imagination and grace of this movie! The story line is so very much more than a simple "good vs bad". The visual beauty alone leaves you breathless and anxious to see it again. I have never been motivated by a movie to make the effort to see it in IMAX. Avatar was my virgin voyage into IMAX .. and well ... you have to see it to understand that are really are no words!!… Expand

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AliceM.Feb 1, 2010

Trust me. this is not a movie for kids. it is too long. this is a movie for anyone else, though, who has an open mind. Accept it for what it is. I think it is FANTASTIC!

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LeeM.Feb 1, 2010

Avatar was a great movie! Proably the best movie I have ever seen. Loved it in 3D, completely worth the $11. Will be going to see it again! The story was amazeing. Never seen a movie with such a griping story. and the cast did such a great Avatar was a great movie! Proably the best movie I have ever seen. Loved it in 3D, completely worth the $11. Will be going to see it again! The story was amazeing. Never seen a movie with such a griping story. and the cast did such a great job. I love this movie!!! Will be buying it on blu-ray!… Expand

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SteveC.Feb 1, 2010

Forgetting the many times rehashed plot, or underplot, AVATAR is the most visually pleasing film I have ever seen. This is the real "Shock & Awe."

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NicholasF.Feb 1, 2010

Wow! It's fantastic! The story isn't very original but it's always beautiful.

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JonSFeb 1, 2010

Is it good entertainment? Yes. Is it a great movie? No, not even close. I walked into the movie expecting a great visual spectacle with an average plot and character development. The plot, acting and character development was so bad, Is it good entertainment? Yes. Is it a great movie? No, not even close. I walked into the movie expecting a great visual spectacle with an average plot and character development. The plot, acting and character development was so bad, however, that it frankly ruined the technological experience. I would recommend seeing it in theaters just for the visuals. This movie is not going to translate well onto the small screen. and after 5-7 years, after the technology is dated, people will look back and think "this is a truly awful movie." There is nothing beyond the visuals to carry this ham-fisted outing. Once the technology is no longer new, this will definitely not stand the test of time. I would think with $250 million, James Cameron would have bought himself a script.… Expand

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CSFeb 1, 2010

Awful, formulaic, racist. Tarzan meets Dances with Wolves but come on-its 2010. Can think of 500 mil better uses for the $$ this cost.

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STFeb 1, 2010

Avatar. Avapoo more like. Over-extended toy commercial. Vastly unimaginative and boring. Plot and ideas all derivative. The much-trumpeted special effects looked like all other cgi - would have preferred it if all the aliens were made out of Avatar. Avapoo more like. Over-extended toy commercial. Vastly unimaginative and boring. Plot and ideas all derivative. The much-trumpeted special effects looked like all other cgi - would have preferred it if all the aliens were made out of papier-mache. 3D utterly pointless. The 1 point here is actually for performances - the baddy, who was done with gusto, and the hero, who was mildly intriguing at the beginning when not a ten foot blue cat-thing. Utterly unable to fathom why people think this is great or indeed any different from so many other cgi-driven action movies nowadays.… Expand

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PiotrFeb 1, 2010

There two aspects to think of regarding Avatar: 1. Picture- amazing, milestone, no words to fully acknowledge this! 2. Story/Message- shallow, dull, target group- 10 to 15 years. One clearly catches 2days political situation dressed up in There two aspects to think of regarding Avatar: 1. Picture- amazing, milestone, no words to fully acknowledge this! 2. Story/Message- shallow, dull, target group- 10 to 15 years. One clearly catches 2days political situation dressed up in sci-fi clothing, but again it almost hits you right between eyes, so someone considered general public not to be smart. Worth watching, not worth thinking about.… Expand

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PaulD.Jan 31, 2010

Absolutely incredible. I've read it in other reviews and I must agree on the fact that the plot isn't amazingly good or original, still works though, it's really the way it's being told. Cameron tells his story in such an Absolutely incredible. I've read it in other reviews and I must agree on the fact that the plot isn't amazingly good or original, still works though, it's really the way it's being told. Cameron tells his story in such an incredible way, surpassing all other sci-fi movies when it comes down to putting emotion in a film. I literally felt happy for Jake when he was accepted as a Na'vi, and felt sad when their Home Tree was destroyed. This movie will suck you in and take you on an amazing tour around an alien world, where you will live, laugh, cry and mourn with its natives. Keep it up!… Expand

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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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TomazoP.Jan 31, 2010

Loved the atmosphere in Pandora. I had a great time being there. I would like to stay the rest of my life there. Can i have a ticket? Cinemaexperience at the next level, no doubt. If only the last 20minutes would have been a little less Loved the atmosphere in Pandora. I had a great time being there. I would like to stay the rest of my life there. Can i have a ticket? Cinemaexperience at the next level, no doubt. If only the last 20minutes would have been a little less war-bombastic and not that predictable I would give it the highest rate. Still a movie to keep in my mind for a long time.… Expand

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JMJan 31, 2010

Without the visuals, this is a half baked movie. Seriously, watch it in 2D and it will seem a little tedious.

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MichaelF.Jan 30, 2010

Simply Amazing!!!

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joeh.Jan 30, 2010

This movie is great even though I wacthed it at 10:00 it was worth the wait.Avatar has a lot of action it's a fun family movie.

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MaxP.Jan 30, 2010

Amazing film , i cant forget it , but there are too much parodies to Matrix i think, anyway 10.

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PascalR.Jan 30, 2010

Not someone who gets impressed by much but sat there afterwards thinking I had seen something groundbreaking in 3D and realistic computer graphics. Yeah there are better stories out there, but.......wow!

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TitoM.Jan 29, 2010

Total escapism. Spectacular and leads the way into a new technical age of film making. Of course the plot was fantastic but that is and has always been the way of big budget fantasy films. Can't agree with low scores as it just messes Total escapism. Spectacular and leads the way into a new technical age of film making. Of course the plot was fantastic but that is and has always been the way of big budget fantasy films. Can't agree with low scores as it just messes up the true level and are less believable than Avatar's storyline.… Expand

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DJP.Jan 29, 2010

The 3D effects were the star of this movie. It is visually beautiful and amazing. The storyline was good but could have been even better. What was severely missing was the debth of personality of the characters. Any great movie always has The 3D effects were the star of this movie. It is visually beautiful and amazing. The storyline was good but could have been even better. What was severely missing was the debth of personality of the characters. Any great movie always has debth to the characters - you learn their personality and their quirks, you even begin to feel emotion. You laugh when they laugh and cry when they cry. I didn't really feel any emotion during Avatar. There were many deaths in the movie and I didn.t feel any real sadness, which is odd for me. Even though the 3D was great it really overtook the characters and got in the way. I wanted to see a great movie but instead saw a great video game.… Expand

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KyleMJan 29, 2010

"Pocahontas In Space 3D!" the entire story was a ripoff of other movies, the characters were all stereotypes.

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ChrisD.Jan 28, 2010

The main plot itself was nothing too special (dances with wolves kind of thing, which I still liked anyhow). But the presentation was...absolutely incredible. I've seen a lot of well done 3D animation, but nothing touches what this The main plot itself was nothing too special (dances with wolves kind of thing, which I still liked anyhow). But the presentation was...absolutely incredible. I've seen a lot of well done 3D animation, but nothing touches what this movie did: the look and feel of this movie makes it my favorite epic since Lord of the Rings. It was incredible, and its a movie everyone should see (and in 3D!).… Expand

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ChristineKJan 28, 2010

A beautiful and imaginative movie, with a story that has more layers than might seem apparent at first. I saw it in IMAX 3D and was thoroughly drawn into the Pandora / Na'vi world...a feeling which lingered for several hours after I A beautiful and imaginative movie, with a story that has more layers than might seem apparent at first. I saw it in IMAX 3D and was thoroughly drawn into the Pandora / Na'vi world...a feeling which lingered for several hours after I left the theater.… Expand

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ConnorM.Jan 28, 2010

I guess the comments w/ 0 votes R true...Cameron wasted 20 years of his life making this movie.

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IsaacSJan 28, 2010

The plot was one the worst I have seen and the film making barely made up for it. Watch Dances with Wolves again and save your ten bucks. God-awful. Take a lap

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LornaS.Jan 27, 2010

I was absorbed in this film for the nearly 3 hour length. Fun,exciting,and with a lot to say.Great music too.

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DanielP.Jan 27, 2010

A great storyline, but a bit overproduced, too much going on at times but breath-taking too! I need to see it again to see if I can pick up more with all that goes on.

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jeffrJan 27, 2010

Visually the movie was stunning. My main concern is I did not care about the blue people. Still a good movie and worth the view.

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DavidG.Jan 27, 2010

Even though the special effects were absolutely amazing, the ending battle sequence, and Sam Worthington's fantastic acting, thats all Avatar really has going for it. The story is a rip off of a bunch of movies most recognizable would Even though the special effects were absolutely amazing, the ending battle sequence, and Sam Worthington's fantastic acting, thats all Avatar really has going for it. The story is a rip off of a bunch of movies most recognizable would be Dances with Wolves. The story doesn't really develop and the just focuses on special effects and nothing else. The movie had a lot of potential, but it was wasted on a half-assed script and special effects.… Expand

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totlmstrJan 27, 2010

This movie is just a Best Movie of the Year contender, not an actual winner. Then again, it as produced by the same person who done Titanic, which was a very good movie. This movie, however, can be reviewed just like a video game: good This movie is just a Best Movie of the Year contender, not an actual winner. Then again, it as produced by the same person who done Titanic, which was a very good movie. This movie, however, can be reviewed just like a video game: good graphics, bad gameplay. First half of the movie is an ultimate bore-fest, having almost nothing close to canon (JC, why did you allow "unobtanium?") . Second half is where everything is taken up a few notches, giving some very good fight scenes and a Star Wars-esque battlefield. It's pure nostalgia for the whole movie, and I like that. However, the reason why I give it a 7 is the matter of why I watched it in 3d. 3d is a fad, through and through, and this movie proves it. Ironically, it was the human metals in the first half that made everything look like a fake motion blur. For some reason, I really couldn't watch the movie because of this, and, if I watched this in 2d, it MIGHT have been a good 7.3 movie. Actual rating: 6.5 (bonus points to second half of movie).… Expand

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FrancisK.Jan 27, 2010

Overhyped, boring, derivative, disappointing, laughable.

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DavidM.Jan 26, 2010

I'll admit that the panache with which the visuals are delivered is worth at least one or two whole points. Cameron's pacing is very good, and the film's action scenes are some of the best filmed in the decade. Still, I'll admit that the panache with which the visuals are delivered is worth at least one or two whole points. Cameron's pacing is very good, and the film's action scenes are some of the best filmed in the decade. Still, it's not a groundbreaking film, I don't think, and the 3D was distracting, fuzzy, and ineffective. The storyline could have been great, but instead was destroyed by a limp script (the "Kansas" lines was really not needed), an overweening self-importance, and clumsy themes that really do become offensive. Cameron may not have meant this, but the film too strenuously scorned everything that is uniquely human. He tried to make us weep when trees are knocked over, but cheer when Americans are blown up. The "noble savage" plot wears thin with such a treatment, and I wondered at how incurious the Na'vi seemed. No character was genuinely interesting, and despite the melodrama, there was little to no emotion invested in the story. By the big end battle I just didn't care who won or not -- although I DID care what cool stunts would be shown next. See? So, the overall experience is fun and sparkly, as long as you can ignore the weak, sometimes-offensive message.… Expand

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DPJan 26, 2010

Getting past the awe of a fast panning 3D environment--which is difficult for many sci-fi junkies--I grade the movie on what we'll think outside of our temporary giddiness. When we come back to this movie, the lack of depth in the Getting past the awe of a fast panning 3D environment--which is difficult for many sci-fi junkies--I grade the movie on what we'll think outside of our temporary giddiness. When we come back to this movie, the lack of depth in the characterization, the weak attempts at philosophy, and the over stated Gia-Green Earth message will not only bore us, it will insult us. Remember Jar-Jar from Starwars Episode 1. We tolerated him on the first viewing, but has made repeated viewings intolerable. Once the shiny green is gone; the movie will be as well--or we'll just stare with pitiful regret at a box on our shelves.… Expand

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PatrickB.Jan 26, 2010

Avatar should have been rated G and released under Disney. Seriously, why trick me into watching a kiddie movie? I expected so much more due to the media hype and the director, a movie's revenue is directly proportional to how much it Avatar should have been rated G and released under Disney. Seriously, why trick me into watching a kiddie movie? I expected so much more due to the media hype and the director, a movie's revenue is directly proportional to how much it sucks these days. I would have rather spent my ten dollars watching a remake of The Happening.… Expand

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AspenT.Jan 26, 2010

At some point you have to have faith you have made a good movie and people will come based on the good story. What is the point of spending so much money to only make a film so clichÃ©? It was entertaining but I donâ??t At some point you have to have faith you have made a good movie and people will come based on the good story. What is the point of spending so much money to only make a film so clichÃ©? It was entertaining but I donâ??t think anyone left the theater totally impressed and that is the shame considering how much extra $$$ was spent on the making of the movie. Probably if this was Scary Movie â??15â?… Expand

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RudolfB.Jan 25, 2010

How is this movie any worse because of its similarities with "Dances with Wolves"? Was "A FIstful of Dollars" any worse because it was based on Kurosawa's "Yojimbo"? No, like A Fistful of Dollars, Avatar remains a masterpiece.

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ColeW.Jan 25, 2010

I cannot understand why people above have said this movie lacks in either acting or script. I can't fathom it - both bordered perfection.

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HarryM.Jan 25, 2010

Absolutely brilliant in so many ways.

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KellanJ.Jan 25, 2010

The movie was fine. Visually it was spectacular. The pacing was good and i was entertained the whole way through. Plot and character wise i found the film to be quite lack luster and unoriginal. It often relies on the "noble savage" The movie was fine. Visually it was spectacular. The pacing was good and i was entertained the whole way through. Plot and character wise i found the film to be quite lack luster and unoriginal. It often relies on the "noble savage" character trope. Not bad. For all of its high social cometary aspirations Avatar just came off as really shallow.… Expand

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CraigLJan 25, 2010

This is the best film I have ever seen completely stunning. Yes the story is predictable and has been done in the past but that did not stop me from watching 'The Last Samurai' after I had seen 'Dances With Wolves' did This is the best film I have ever seen completely stunning. Yes the story is predictable and has been done in the past but that did not stop me from watching 'The Last Samurai' after I had seen 'Dances With Wolves' did it? Visually stunning make sure you watch this in 3D and if you can at an IMAX cinema. You don't get short changed here as it is almost 3 hours long of complete fixation and marvel. The world of Pandora is perfect for 3D and I think Cameron throws random things at you during the film that you have not seen up to that point by knowing that you will be watching it in 3D. All in all this is a stunning film completey stunning and never have I had withdrawal from a film before this.… Expand

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johndJan 25, 2010

Unlikeable protagonist, thin characterizations, naive metaphorical comments on Iraq/environmentalism/imperialism, over-saturated colour palette and headache inducing 3D. Avatar is a juvenile, gimmick-fest. Sorry, but it's true.

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MattB.Jan 24, 2010

I didn't realize it was Dances with Wolves but with blue aliens instead of red Indians.

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AidanC.Jan 24, 2010

This is the best theater experience I've ever had. If it wasn't in 3d, I'd give it an 8. In 3d, this movie gets deserves an 11. Do yourself a favor and go see it in 3d. If you've seen it in 2d, go see it again in 3d. This is the best theater experience I've ever had. If it wasn't in 3d, I'd give it an 8. In 3d, this movie gets deserves an 11. Do yourself a favor and go see it in 3d. If you've seen it in 2d, go see it again in 3d. It's that much clearer and better.… Expand

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AdamKJan 24, 2010

Visually extraordinary. The story has been done before (i.e. the white man becomes infatuated with the natives....Dances with Wolves, The Last Samurai, etc). The story however contains other themes such as man's destruction of the Visually extraordinary. The story has been done before (i.e. the white man becomes infatuated with the natives....Dances with Wolves, The Last Samurai, etc). The story however contains other themes such as man's destruction of the environment, man's greed, and even a hint of quantum physics (eywa, we are all one on a bigger, or actually smaller picture).… Expand

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KurtZJan 24, 2010

This is a visually impressive film, but the dazzling effects mask a sophomoric, poorly-written screenplay-- this will age poorly, much as Titanic did, and I think many critics will be embarrassed by the gushing reviews they're giving to This is a visually impressive film, but the dazzling effects mask a sophomoric, poorly-written screenplay-- this will age poorly, much as Titanic did, and I think many critics will be embarrassed by the gushing reviews they're giving to this now.… Expand

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LukeParishJan 24, 2010

A great movie and a triumph in tecnology. Good job James Cameron!

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KeeD.Jan 24, 2010

I'd like to thank the Vatican, because before they condemned it, I had no desire to see this movie. However, just like in Titanic, there are jarring moments when the plot or dialogue is so JamesCameron-ish. Can no editor stand up to I'd like to thank the Vatican, because before they condemned it, I had no desire to see this movie. However, just like in Titanic, there are jarring moments when the plot or dialogue is so JamesCameron-ish. Can no editor stand up to this guy and say, "wait - this is totally cheesy"? I'd like to give it a higher score, because I liked it a lot, despite the faults. But I just can't make myself go higher than a 7 on this. The potential this film had compared to what it is won't allow me.… Expand

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P.M.Jan 24, 2010

There's more to a movie than a good plot, and I can't think of any movie that demonstrates this better than Avatar. If everything about a movie was amazing except for the story, I feel you can honestly call it a good movie.

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chrisbJan 23, 2010

The fact that it has been out for weeks and still sells out is a testament to how great this movie is, It will hook you with the CGI but will win you over with the great story that everyone on earth can relate to.

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TizioJan 23, 2010

It's Pocahontas with great effects and music.

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SteveA.Jan 23, 2010

Just plain silly.

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pvn271Jan 22, 2010

Avatar will totally immerse you in its spectacular,breathtaking world of Pandora till the very end. And although some may argue that its plot is unoriginal and uninspired,if you look closer,there is a very deep,heartfelt message about the Avatar will totally immerse you in its spectacular,breathtaking world of Pandora till the very end. And although some may argue that its plot is unoriginal and uninspired,if you look closer,there is a very deep,heartfelt message about the special connection that we share with our very own Planet Earth,and about how we have forgotten about it and need to rediscover it.… 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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FrankZJan 22, 2010

A very very good film. Heartbreaking and emotional, with some of the best special effects I've seen in a long time. Compelling characters and story, with a simple, yet detailed plot. Pandora was designed immaculately, from the flora and A very very good film. Heartbreaking and emotional, with some of the best special effects I've seen in a long time. Compelling characters and story, with a simple, yet detailed plot. Pandora was designed immaculately, from the flora and fauna, to the languages and customs. A breathtaking experience.… Expand

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BrandonSJan 22, 2010

Brilliant special effects, but the storytelling and acting are clumsy and poor. Whereas Toy Story and LOTR matched innovative effects with extraordinary stories, Avatar is solely worth seeing for the magical effects. Worth seeing for sure, Brilliant special effects, but the storytelling and acting are clumsy and poor. Whereas Toy Story and LOTR matched innovative effects with extraordinary stories, Avatar is solely worth seeing for the magical effects. Worth seeing for sure, but not really a great movie.… Expand

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lizJan 22, 2010

Overrated! The storyline and the characters were grossly underdeveloped. The effects were good but I was under the impression that they would be so good that the plant life and the Na'vi would look realistic. And don't get me Overrated! The storyline and the characters were grossly underdeveloped. The effects were good but I was under the impression that they would be so good that the plant life and the Na'vi would look realistic. And don't get me started on the look of the Na'vi! They resembled African-Americans (braids with beads in them and wide noses as well as some of the tribe leaders' clothing which looked like a Masai rip-off) and Native-Americans (noses, long hair, tall thin like the Disney version of Pocahontas, and also their clothing) they were too lazy when it came time to designing their look. I did feel at some points like I was watching a cartoon movie and one which I would never touch with a ten foot pole. I felt that more needed to be told as far as the Na'vi were concerned, and I wanted to see more of the beautiful forests. In fact, at one point I did think that it would have been cool if Pandora had no sunlight so that during the whole film we could see the beautiful glow-in-the-dark plant life. That was my favorite part of the movie and I still hope to have a dream in which I'm surrounded by such beauty! The movie really went down-hill for me when the war started, at first it was fine but then it went on for too long and it turned the movie into another action flick. I feel like I'm the only person who thinks that James Cameron isn't very good. Sure he is good with special effects, but he's no artist who can really be innovative (like those filmmakers who don't take 5 years to make a movie that is generic in terms of storyline which is the most important reason to see a movie) and write great stories with great characters and depth. I did enjoy Avatar as a fun popcorn flick and am glad I saw it but i don't understand why so many people are giving it so much high praise! And I am horrified that it's being nominated for some major awards. I just hope it doesn't win an Oscar like Titanic did (another movie I enjoyed as a good popcorn flick and yet even as a 14 year old with crush on Dicaprio, I knew better than to think it deserved the awards it received!) or I'll go crazy.… Expand

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argexJan 21, 2010

Nice animation. Nothing else. Empty, banal, boring. Story is trite, characters lack of any complexity or psychological depth. Would you compare it with... Star Wars? Or Star Trek? Or Lord of the Rings?

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Avatarwassoboring!Jan 21, 2010

Fantastic visuals but boring boring boring! It was brutal trying to get through this movie. I left the cinema half way through to have a break for 15 minutes. Once the awe of the 3D visuals had subsided, then all was left was the storyline, Fantastic visuals but boring boring boring! It was brutal trying to get through this movie. I left the cinema half way through to have a break for 15 minutes. Once the awe of the 3D visuals had subsided, then all was left was the storyline, and it was a boring, cliche one at that. The 5/10 rating is purely for the visuals. If this movie was 2D only, I'd give it a 1.… Expand

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JoeMcNutsJan 21, 2010

An amazing technical achievement, great flick.

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JulienF.Jan 21, 2010

Outstanding, I didn't want it to end, the special effects were unbelievable, can't wait for the sequel.

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MichaelHJan 21, 2010

I was pleasantly surprised by Avatar. I am usually a pretty good judge of movies from their trailers but the trailer for Avatar is filled with some of the more cliched elements. The CGI effects are marvelous and the realization of the world I was pleasantly surprised by Avatar. I am usually a pretty good judge of movies from their trailers but the trailer for Avatar is filled with some of the more cliched elements. The CGI effects are marvelous and the realization of the world of Pandora is very detailed and persuasive. Having read cynical accounts of the plot as "Dances with Smurfs" I was also surprised by the story which was not exactly the strength of the movie but also didn't detract too much from the movie going experience. I feel a little sorry for people who become deeply attached to this movie and wrapped up in its reality...but on the other hand, I might even consider going to the movie again in the IMAX version.… Expand

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GeorgeB.Jan 20, 2010

DOOM DOOM DOOOOOM! All of these positive comments will soon cause sequel after sequel to blemish our theatres and nothing can stop it ! I didn't like it. One hardly knows where to begin, hmmm... First the positive, uhhm... i liked how DOOM DOOM DOOOOOM! All of these positive comments will soon cause sequel after sequel to blemish our theatres and nothing can stop it ! I didn't like it. One hardly knows where to begin, hmmm... First the positive, uhhm... i liked how the Jenny Craig Iroquois Space Cat Elves used a backhand draw when yanking their bows (I wonder if anybody ever did that?). The negative aspects would be predictable, condescending, rascist, sexist and mislabelled as science fiction. Just because space ships and other planets are involved does not make a movie SciFi ! There is another category known as "Space Opera" that would arguably better label this film. There is little in the way of any SCIENCE as opposed to a whopping slice of FICTION. Unobtainium (snicker) is only valuable because the movie says so alluding to it as an "energy source". (So its coal bloated up with hydrogen to make it float, imaginative but not even vaguely science.) Why would a Mech require a big knife (tip of the hat to Crocodile Dundee?). How can a "floating mountain" discharge a sizable waterfall in a climate where apparently it never rains (perhaps Mother Gaia doesn't let it rain when bigshot liberals are filming movies). Hammerhead rhino's, six legged horse's and cottonwood seeds floating about (does anyone on super wonder planet have allergies?). My girlfriend and I, both SciFi aficiandos just watched a film called "Pandorum" which the critics largely destroyed. While hardly perfect it was a Darfur Tower in stature to "Avatars" small rooming house somewhere in the west eighties.… 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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AlecBJan 20, 2010

Horrible, cgi is ruining the movie industry. If you want to see an over-rated movie with no plot and terrible acting watch this movie.

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GloriaEJan 20, 2010

This movie is exceptional. The creative genius that went into this movie is awesome. Can't wait for Part 2.

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ChrisBJan 20, 2010

Amazing movie. I liked it even more the second time. It will revolutionize the way movies are made from now on.

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JoelLJan 20, 2010

I don't understand why some people are down on this movie; I though it was great. The world of Pandora and the Na'vi is impossible not to get sucked into. The visuals are gorgeous. The story, which seems to be the biggest I don't understand why some people are down on this movie; I though it was great. The world of Pandora and the Na'vi is impossible not to get sucked into. The visuals are gorgeous. The story, which seems to be the biggest complaint, is there to pull you into this world and it does a pretty fine job. As for the length of the movie, you'll be too captivated to notice how long it is. Overall, I think you have to be pretty cynical not to fall in love with this world.… 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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rayJan 19, 2010

Could have saved a whole country at that price, i make gifs at home too. real life tells a better story, then again cameron doesn;t seem like a nice person. got out of the dirt went into a rotting urban envirment in town, watching nothing in Could have saved a whole country at that price, i make gifs at home too. real life tells a better story, then again cameron doesn;t seem like a nice person. got out of the dirt went into a rotting urban envirment in town, watching nothing in 2010, who'd a thought. … Expand

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EliJ.Jan 19, 2010

The absolute best movie of the last decade. Breathtaking visuals matched with a great story, which is very rare now a days ever since Transformers 2 came out...ugh this movie at least spends its enormous budget wisely.

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TinaC.Jan 19, 2010

This was the best movie I have ever seen. James Cameron made an amazing comeback with this movie ever since Titanic. I believe that the actors in this movie will make it big. If you want to watch this movie you need to watch it in 3D it adds This was the best movie I have ever seen. James Cameron made an amazing comeback with this movie ever since Titanic. I believe that the actors in this movie will make it big. If you want to watch this movie you need to watch it in 3D it adds the whole thing up together.… 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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JameyG.Jan 19, 2010

It was very good. I thought that it was better thatn titanic and that was a good one to.

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DustinMJan 19, 2010

After watching the movie, i felt pity that the movie isn't real.

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ToniJ.Jan 19, 2010

The film is too long and gets boring. The graphics and costume creation is good. I did not understand the story being told.

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nickt.Jan 19, 2010

Overall, a really good movie. Would the storyline have held up without the great special effects? Probably not. But I would definitely say that this film is worth the money to see in theaters (or even better, IMAX) simply because of the Overall, a really good movie. Would the storyline have held up without the great special effects? Probably not. But I would definitely say that this film is worth the money to see in theaters (or even better, IMAX) simply because of the spectacular visuals.… Expand

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garydJan 19, 2010

In spite of the hype my expectations were low relative to the impact this movie had on me. I wasn't just thoroughly entertained, but fully engrossed and fully identified with the Na'vi culture and cause.

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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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BryanKJan 18, 2010

Twelve years ago, James Cameron created shock-waves in Hollywood with his smash-hit, Titanic. After a year and a half, the film became the highest-grossing film ever made. Now it appears with his new film, Avatar he may top that. Without Twelve years ago, James Cameron created shock-waves in Hollywood with his smash-hit, Titanic. After a year and a half, the film became the highest-grossing film ever made. Now it appears with his new film, Avatar he may top that. Without explaining the plot the film was overall a masterful film which overcomes the thought of it being a traditional film. The film presents an alternate form of conquest when mankind had lost it's passion and respect, demonstrated in how the main characters and the military base they work at appears in a monotone colour scheme of dark greys and greens while the surrounding planet is vibrant in its colour. Acting wise the film had a mixed result. Sigourney Weaver came off as the best in the film with every line she said being sarcastic or semi-humor. Michelle Rodriguez on the other hand, while good in her role, served the basic purpose of being eye-candy. Sam Worthington was mixed, while he did good at delivering his lines, his narrations at parts in the film felt stiff. The special effects worked very well, after a while they become part of the movie and you forget that it is CGI. While the film was overall well-done their were faults. For the first half the film is confusing and does not seem like it will improve. it feels annoying, but improves after the main character is lost in the forest. Some parts such as the general not dying when he should die feels like the editor should have fixed this. Another problem, not related to the film was the 3D process. It used a 1980's 3D process which involved clear stripe 3D glasses and it was not needed for this film. The film has around two to three moments where the effect works, but the whole movie is in 3D so during most of the film it becomes an annoying problem, it would have been better if they has simply not released a 3D version. In the end while these faults are prevalent, the film bypasses most of these faults, expect the 3D faults, and works as an excellently written and visually beautiful film.… Expand

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TaylorHJan 18, 2010

I totally feel as though spending my 15 dollars was justified. This was a terrible movie but worth it to see in 3D.

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DevonC.Jan 18, 2010

It has been the Decade of great Science-Fiction and Fantasy Motion Pictures. Beginning with Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, King Kong, and ending with Avatar. And this film fits right in. Avatar is not just a movie. It is the best It has been the Decade of great Science-Fiction and Fantasy Motion Pictures. Beginning with Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, King Kong, and ending with Avatar. And this film fits right in. Avatar is not just a movie. It is the best 3-Dimmensional movie of all time. Instead of knives and shit being throughn in your face, this movie focusses on the look. And for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, this movie gets the job done. Director James Cameron has once again gone way above my expectation. The romance, special effects, and wonderous experience of stepping into the world of Pandora through the 3D is exciting enough to surpass any movie for the Best Picture Oscar this year. James Cameron is the only Hollywood filmmaker to realize the beauty and art in 3D, and is the only filmmaker I know who has made a great movie into it.… Expand

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JosephL.Jan 18, 2010

Been there-done it. Can anyone say "Dances with Wolves albeit in 3D? Am I the only one that is less than wowed with Avatar?

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DonaldC.Jan 18, 2010

Fantastic special effects. Strong, yet contrived story line - closely parallels modern and historical events. Watched it two days in a row - 3D was spectacular.

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JonathanL.Jan 17, 2010

This movie was a 250-300 million dollar remake of pocahontas, and about 2 hours longer.

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PatrickEM.Jan 17, 2010

full of motion, colour and passion. Humanity continues to struggle with oppression. here there was a humanitarian choice for the better good of all. At times we seem to forget that.

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VilhelmBJan 17, 2010

Good, but with a little more thought put into the script it could have been great. I mean great on a level that would have made this film iconic. Instead, it pandered and borrowed, and used every trick it could to distract us from the fact Good, but with a little more thought put into the script it could have been great. I mean great on a level that would have made this film iconic. Instead, it pandered and borrowed, and used every trick it could to distract us from the fact that the story has been told before. In fact, it was told recently in The Last Samurai, and less recently in Dances with Wolves. That is the films major flaw. There are minor ones as well. If ever there was a film that deserved a magnificent, soaring, original John Williams score that people would instantly recognize, this was it. Something along the lines of Star Wars, Superman, Raiders or Jaws. Instead we get an ignominious James Horner piece overflowing with his tiresome use of choirs and way too much borrowing from his previous scores. I can't imagine he is happy with this effort after creating FAR better music for films like Titanic, Braveheart, The Land Before Time, Willow, Aliens, Glory and probably his best work, Star Trek II. In my opinion, Hans Zimmer would have been the logical choice, considering the rip he's been on lately. At the very least, they should have given Alan Silvestri a shot. A few of the other minor flaws... Too many obvious plot devices (fog that prevents instruments from working, A tree that can conveniently transfer souls from useless human bodies to perfect alien bodies, etc) Too much overt storytelling. Can't you let the audience come to the conclusion that everything is "connected." Why did we have to have it explained to us? Some minor stupidity, like machine guns that can't hit much of anything. In fact, why couldn't they have simply used their gigantic bulldozer to destroy the tree at the end? Floating mountains? How? Anyway, I was entertained enough by the visuals to allow enough of these gripes to slip by without feeling the movie had been spoiled. It's just frustrating at how often films like this only need a little more oversight to avoid these painful flaws.… Expand

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SamHJan 17, 2010

This movie blew me away. And I only saw it in 2D. I went with a friend of mine, my dad, and my younger brother. My friend usually doesn't like sci-fi type movies. And although Avatar has everything (from action to romance) it would This movie blew me away. And I only saw it in 2D. I went with a friend of mine, my dad, and my younger brother. My friend usually doesn't like sci-fi type movies. And although Avatar has everything (from action to romance) it would still be at least part sci-fi. However, my friend understood the absolute amazingness of this movie. Even my brother, who's 13 loved it. It's a movie for all ages and you will fall in love with the whole WORLD created by Cameron.… Expand

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anonymousJan 17, 2010

Once you accept that the storyline of this movie isn't original you can appreciate the fact that it is one of the most entertaining movies of all, it just sucks you in. I don't care that it's the same story as "Pocahontas" or Once you accept that the storyline of this movie isn't original you can appreciate the fact that it is one of the most entertaining movies of all, it just sucks you in. I don't care that it's the same story as "Pocahontas" or "Dances With Wolves" It was just really really fun to watch.… Expand

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AndrewTJan 17, 2010

The story follows a very standard plot. Cliche, simple, and relatively bare when it comes to character development. All of this said, Avatar is still one of the best movies I have seen in a very long time. It is rather unfortunate that this The story follows a very standard plot. Cliche, simple, and relatively bare when it comes to character development. All of this said, Avatar is still one of the best movies I have seen in a very long time. It is rather unfortunate that this movie, in order to become a blockbuster, had to be made for the typical movie goer. If it wasn't for people with overactive bladders and short attention spans, the ideas in this epic could have been more fully explored. I just hope that the sequel, if there is one, will be longer and better planned. The movie has several general underlying themes that are fairly unique and there is plenty of correlation between the goings-on in the movie and the goings-on in our own world, but those goings-on are overdone in film. This movie is a must watch for anyone who is willing to take the time to properly analyze it, unlike those jokers at the Vatican who saw the worship of a tangible spirit as little more than druidism. This movie is stunning, and the world that James Cameron and company made is one that I actually have more of a connection to than the world I live on. Bravo. BRAVO.… Expand

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SamS.Jan 17, 2010

Avatar is a brilliant movie. Breathtaking visuals, and a story that really means something. It's not anti-technology, it's pro living with nature. I'm a computer programmer, and I like technology, but like the Na'vi, I Avatar is a brilliant movie. Breathtaking visuals, and a story that really means something. It's not anti-technology, it's pro living with nature. I'm a computer programmer, and I like technology, but like the Na'vi, I also love to go mountain climbing and jumping around on the rocks like a mad goat for fun. Those who approve of their country's habit of making war and killing people to take their resources (oil or unobtainium) may not like Avatar, maybe it makes them feel uncomfortable. But for the human beings among us, who value life, nature and people more than money, this is a great movie.… Expand

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SteveFJan 16, 2010

I wouldn't say that this movie is an action masterpiece like Lords Of The Rings or Star Wars but wowee it sure had some great special effects and action set pieces! Bravo.

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NickGJan 16, 2010

$300 Million (or whatever crazy amount it cost) would have made "Battlefield Earth" look just as visually good. But a poor story, ripped of from Dances with Wolves, makes it a bit weak.

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RickaJan 16, 2010

My kind of movie. I sure liked It's unique story and fabulous special effects it makes this one of my favorites. I am going to see this again and even again and I rarely see movies twice let alone three times. A must see for the sifi fan.

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DevarreaGJan 16, 2010

This movie is crap if you don't compare it to any other movie by James. But if you do compare it to his other movies you won't be able to find a word to describe how bad it truly is. It's pretty and that is the only good thing This movie is crap if you don't compare it to any other movie by James. But if you do compare it to his other movies you won't be able to find a word to describe how bad it truly is. It's pretty and that is the only good thing it has going for it. Every thing else is below average and just plane predictable. This is one of the most overhyped and underwhelming movies i have ever seen.… Expand

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RaniSJan 16, 2010

What I got from the movie was that the story was predictable. I think this was brilliant because the creator wanted everyone to see his point. He did not bury it in confusing themes and double meanings. He meant to make a statement and he What I got from the movie was that the story was predictable. I think this was brilliant because the creator wanted everyone to see his point. He did not bury it in confusing themes and double meanings. He meant to make a statement and he made it so that only the truly ignorant would miss it. Pandora was wildly exciting, amazingly creative and beautiful. I would trade my current life in a minute - and I like my current life.… Expand

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ChristineBJan 16, 2010

Do not miss seeing this movie(3D Imax IP)despite hearing about a weak storyline.This movie is such an accomplishment on a technological level it gives us a glimpse of things to come being good or bad. To the people who hate coming back into Do not miss seeing this movie(3D Imax IP)despite hearing about a weak storyline.This movie is such an accomplishment on a technological level it gives us a glimpse of things to come being good or bad. To the people who hate coming back into the real world I have to say: Look at our planet which is full of wonders just like Pandora and love it. It's that simple!… Expand

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YvesCJan 16, 2010

On my way out (3D, 15 $ in Belgium) a little lady, I would say early seventies, tags along. She aks me "Did you like it ?" and before I could say anything adds with an ear-to-ear smile : "It was the third time ." For me, best critic ever.

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kwoklJan 16, 2010

I totally enjoy the movie, and I don't care what all the other film critics says about the film, some of them i don't know how they get they job in the first place. The film base on a man imagination and bring it all to live in a I totally enjoy the movie, and I don't care what all the other film critics says about the film, some of them i don't know how they get they job in the first place. The film base on a man imagination and bring it all to live in a movie what more can you ask for for the price of a cinema ticket and almost 3hrs of none stop entertainment. The best movie i have seen in years.… Expand

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KevTJan 16, 2010

Avatar is stunning to look at, overall the acting is solid, the pace is good, but it is does come up short in the original story front. Let's face it, a truly original idea is nearly impossible to find, so saying Avatar is not that Avatar is stunning to look at, overall the acting is solid, the pace is good, but it is does come up short in the original story front. Let's face it, a truly original idea is nearly impossible to find, so saying Avatar is not that original is not that big of a slam. Another possible flaw is the 3D. It works, as far the effect, but is paying an extra few dollars to see it, there is no sense it added that much to the movie. This dream that 3D will make you feel like you are in the movie is not a reality here. The reality is if you want to feel like you are in the movie is for a technology to be developed the uses virtual reality glasses that allow you to have 360 3D views. Bottom line, if you want to see a good action/sci-fi movie, this is a great choice. Just don't expect the ultimate movie. Expect to see an above average movie. If there is a Avatar 2, hopefully they bring together a strong set of writers to help fix the biggest weakness of the original Avatar movie.… Expand

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FrankB.Jan 15, 2010

First of all, I haven't seen the 3-D and it doesn't really need it, though perhaps I'll try it someday. This is a great movie. Don't be fooled by people who smugly like to find faults. Just because similar plots have been First of all, I haven't seen the 3-D and it doesn't really need it, though perhaps I'll try it someday. This is a great movie. Don't be fooled by people who smugly like to find faults. Just because similar plots have been developed before doesn't make this cliche. It has a very powerful message about the arrogance of man. And it's exciting. I think critics miss the point. I prefer the professional analysis of someone like Roger Ebert and he knows it's good.… Expand

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