Avatar
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: December 18, 2009
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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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DarioPFeb 21, 2010
Unoriginal movie, visuals are not the only thing to weight.
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NerijusD.Feb 2, 2010
Good visually, but improbable scenarios and other aspects make the plot suffer.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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VMar 1, 2010
Not very special movie. But in 3D very great!
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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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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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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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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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EddieMMar 7, 2010
It earned its single star by terminating. A pandering, cliche-ridden, overblown bore.
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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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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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JackS.Apr 11, 2010
What makes a movie immersive? Is it the visuals or is it the plot and believable acting? I find it to be the latter. Avatar is a movie with a story that has a story that's been done before, with adequate acting (and I use adequate very What makes a movie immersive? Is it the visuals or is it the plot and believable acting? I find it to be the latter. Avatar is a movie with a story that has a story that's been done before, with adequate acting (and I use adequate very generously), and poor pacing. The effects were amazing, but thirty years down the line, these effects will be outdated, and what will we be left with? A movie with an overused plot, adequate acting, and poor pacing, with NO AMAZING EFFECTS. This movie set a bad example for movies everywhere, telling moviemakers all over the world that 3D sells, and that originality and creativity does not.… Expand
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ChretienM.Apr 2, 2010
This movie was a joyride from start to finish. The 3D really adds the frosting to the cake, and immerses you. I recommend this to everyone who loves action, emotion, and a whole lot of fun.
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HughDApr 30, 2010
I expected Avatar to be a movie about blue, granola eating, vegie long hairs - it's not. It's about long-haired, meat eating Native Americans!! Those big, blue guys are the Lakota Sioux (the Green Berets of the plains) fighting off I expected Avatar to be a movie about blue, granola eating, vegie long hairs - it's not. It's about long-haired, meat eating Native Americans!! Those big, blue guys are the Lakota Sioux (the Green Berets of the plains) fighting off the evil U.S. Cavalry and even eviler General Custer! Our hero is even an homage (or ripp-off) of the Kevin Costner character from Dances with Wolves. You know, white guy goes native then leads the noble savages to victory against his former countrymen!!! There's also characters (the suit working for the mysterious company that's out to rape the planet) and plot devices from the the greatest science fiction movie franchise ever, Alien, Aliens, Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection. And guess who starred in all four - Sigourney Weaver! All is not lost however, because fortunately, sometime in the first three minutes of the film our soon to go blue native hero mentions that back on Earth he and his fellow marines fought for freedom, but now they're actually hired guns working for the Company. Good thing the producers made it clear that these were not U.S. marines on active duty or people like me would of been picketing theaters. In fact, this too is a borrowed motif from Alien and Aliens which also starred former U.S. soldiers now hiring themselves out as mercenaries for the (they learn later) evil Company. Me and boys re-played the WWII dogfight footage inspired gunship vs. Gaia worshipping warriors (with lovely lady shamans too) over and over. Fantastic action and the underdog good guys even win! Wow, talk about tapping into the American sympathies while still condemning America's nature raping, military hardware loving and George Bush inspired mperialistic aspirations. I wish I'd had a chance to invest in the film early on so I could too could of criticized the good ol' U.S. of A. while making a ton of money off its economy too!!!!!… Expand
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JacobTDApr 6, 2010
Great visuals, story/been there done that feeling/acting/script were all a D+ at best. This is a C movie. Nowhere near my top 10 for the year.
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SuperRaterApr 6, 2010
I don't get why so many people hate this movie. It has an amazing plot, awsome special effects, and watching it in 3-D made it even better. People are just to stupid to realize what movies are good and bad. If you give this movie lower I don't get why so many people hate this movie. It has an amazing plot, awsome special effects, and watching it in 3-D made it even better. People are just to stupid to realize what movies are good and bad. If you give this movie lower than a 7 then you really should go back and watch the movie again. Great movie!!!… Expand
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DominicDApr 9, 2010
This movie was incredibly over-rated.It used devices which are familiar with too many film clichés.It was largely predictable, I came in expecting something that would blow my mind, but nothing about this was impressive; not so much This movie was incredibly over-rated.It used devices which are familiar with too many film clichés.It was largely predictable, I came in expecting something that would blow my mind, but nothing about this was impressive; not so much as to receive such acclaim.The good aspects were the special effects and the 3D and the plot/script was adequate.… Expand
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RyanM.Dec 19, 2009
The utter scale of the movie is what makes it great. Is the story great? No but that is beside the point. This movie is all about immersion. Some will see it and think meh big hollywood film but has taken the cinema experience to a different The utter scale of the movie is what makes it great. Is the story great? No but that is beside the point. This movie is all about immersion. Some will see it and think meh big hollywood film but has taken the cinema experience to a different level. Now I don't want to see al film become like this but Avatar was certainly a breakthrough picture… Expand
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SSDec 19, 2009
Before I begin my review, I just want to relate my experience, prior to seeing this movie. Friday afternoon, a friend and I had gone to see Avatar in RealD 3D at a theatre that was near her house. We enjoyed about 45 minutes of the film when Before I begin my review, I just want to relate my experience, prior to seeing this movie. Friday afternoon, a friend and I had gone to see Avatar in RealD 3D at a theatre that was near her house. We enjoyed about 45 minutes of the film when it started to skip... it stopped and started about 3-5 times before it finally froze and shut down. The crowd was outraged and we were told to leave and get "Rain Check" passes at customer service because the system had failed and the movie would not play, it would take 3 hours to fix. So with complete disappointed we got out rain check passes and decided to come back the next day after the problem would be fixed. The first 45 minutes that we did see that day was pretty cool so far, so we definitely wanted to give it another go. As we sat in our seats this afternoon (12/19/09) I sensed that something was going to go wrong, and I could tell my friend had similar intuitions. When the movie was finally about to start, they showed the "please silence your cell phones screen" and then... it stopped.... frozen... the manager came in and told us what we had feared.... it froze... again and it would take forever to fix. We left the theatre utterly pissed and completely done with the stupid theatre. Full of outrage, I expressed my anger with one of the employees. I attempted to get my money back, she of course told me it was impossible, and instead gave us rain check passes and a few extras because of our inconvenience. (sweet? bitter sweet) We decided to go to Imax instead, we figured the massive screen would make the experience all the more amazing. After driving the long way there, parking, and then running many blocks to Imax, out of breath, we were met with an enormous line and a sign that said "Avatar 3D, SOLD OUT" Blast! To cut to the chase, after running back to the parking garage, we went to another theatre owned by the same company as the other theatre that screwed up, and were able to use our passes and get in, and yes that time it worked, no screw ups. After all of this complete heck... IT WAS WELL WORTH IT!! After we left the theatre, we cared little about the shenanigans that went down in attempts to see the movie. We had completely forgotten and were only focused on the movie, and still trying to process it. I've heard complaints about the music and that it wasn't very good... it was great. It was what you'd expect of an epic sci-fi. I've also heard complaints about the story; I didn't see any problem with it either. The only problem I saw was with some of the acting, there were a few actors that didn't seem to do as good of a job as you'd expect for a movie of this magnitude. BUT, the actors in questions were not the focus of the movie and weren't shown often enough to interfere with the experience, thus it wasn't a big problem. The visual effects of this movie were completely amazing. It was hard to believe that most of what we were viewing was all visual effects. The landscapes, the creatures, they were all very crisp and clear, and very realistic. Coupled with the 3D glasses, it almost seemed as if you were there. It is almost hard for me to even describe. The concepts of the movie were not 100% original. A lot of it has been done already to some degree. But the way in which they were presented, to me, seemed totally original. There is something said in the movie that will make you understand more fully the NaâÂ?Â?vi and their existence. ItâÂ?Â?s something that Dr. Augustine said to Mr. Selfridge about the way the planet works and its relationship with the life on the planet. It has something to do with the âÂ?Â?goddessâÂ?Â? that the NaâÂ?Â?vi follow. I would say more, but I donâÂ?Â?t want to spoil it for anyone. Despite the crap that went down before seeing the movie, I enjoyed the experience. I have no regrets, I am absolutely pleased that I went to see it, and glad that I saw it in 3D. It was amazing. Go see it. Now.… Expand
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JaredH.Dec 19, 2009
The CGI is fabulous and truly takes us to a new dimension in movie making. Having said this the rest of the movie was awful. Mr. Cameron takes us to a far away place called Pandora. In 3D we see a world unlike anything found on Earth. So far The CGI is fabulous and truly takes us to a new dimension in movie making. Having said this the rest of the movie was awful. Mr. Cameron takes us to a far away place called Pandora. In 3D we see a world unlike anything found on Earth. So far so good. Then the movie completely disintegrates when a Marine Corporal crippled in war becomes one of the aliens {Avatar} or should I say natives. It is unfathomable that Mr. Cameron can conceive a world we've never seen but his storyline is totally lame and predictable. Somewhere we've seen all this before. The Aliens are in fact thinly disguised as native Indians. The big bad capitalistic Americans {General Custer} invade their land for greed, make no attempt at negotiations, and destroy all their beauty. The American military fights with weapons in the year 2154 but nothing is NEW. The Aliens have just bows and arrows. If Dances With Wolves comes to mind yu now know the story. And the Marine Corporal {where was Kevin Costner} whose manta is to do and die switches sides for moral justice. And somehow this pawn is so brilliant that he's portrayed as the second coming of General Rommel {WW II}. No matter how great the special effects, and they are truly great, there's no excuse for such a paper thin plot in which the ending is known 5 minutes into the movie. $299.999 million spent on CGI animation and about a buck fifty for the script. Anyone giving this movie a perfect score of 10 for dialogue that could have been written by a five-year old must have had a lobotomy or checked their brains in at the door.… Expand
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DavidP.Dec 20, 2009
I just finished watching Avatar in boring old 2D. I expected that without the gimmicky glasses the film would lose most of what people are raving about (see Beowulf) but darned if that wasn't an awesome film. I saw Titanic in '97 I just finished watching Avatar in boring old 2D. I expected that without the gimmicky glasses the film would lose most of what people are raving about (see Beowulf) but darned if that wasn't an awesome film. I saw Titanic in '97 and though the visuals were incredible, probably the best until Avatar, I felt that the story was too hackneyed to ignore just for the sake of special effects. Avatar has come in for some of the same criticism from some viewers, but though there isn't anything really new in this plot, it's surprisingly well written, at least for a big budget action film. But of course the story only needed to not be annoying, because the real reason everyone is going to see this film is the visuals, which even in plain old 2D are enough to make Lucas's last three space operas look like something out of Ed Wood's filmography. Only Lord of the Rings has come close to creating an entire world with this level of detail, and some of the same folks are on board for this film. But they have really outdone themselves. The only negative reviews I've seen from non-critics have been from conservatives who are offended by a movie that says we shouldn't rape and pillage native peoples and pristine environments. I'm not sure that's really a defensible position, so no comment there :)… Expand
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BeatriceDec 20, 2009
Beautiful colors and sounds but as far as a story it was very poor. I'm amazed that everyone seems taken in by the bells and whistles but no one cares about anything else. Quite a commentary on the dumbing down of America.
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NormDDec 23, 2009
congrats Cameron! In creating a movie which decries the destruction of primitive societies, you have effectively begun the destruction of the 'primitive' art form of narrative and thematic storytelling. you have gone from congrats Cameron! In creating a movie which decries the destruction of primitive societies, you have effectively begun the destruction of the 'primitive' art form of narrative and thematic storytelling. you have gone from 'king of the world' to shiva the destroyer. say goodbye to hollywood..in 10 years, it'll all be 400 million dollar corporations masquerading as movies. 3d was nice though.… Expand
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MikeE.Dec 20, 2009
The first half in the best. Amazing (fake) scenery, fantastic effects, I had a smile on my face the entire time. Towards the end it started to drag and became predictable, but holy cow, entirely worth seeing in IIMAX 3D. The childish jabs at The first half in the best. Amazing (fake) scenery, fantastic effects, I had a smile on my face the entire time. Towards the end it started to drag and became predictable, but holy cow, entirely worth seeing in IIMAX 3D. The childish jabs at the war on terror and Iraq were rather silly, and some of the acting was mediocre, but once again, holy cow, that use of IMAX 3D is amazing. Beautiful glowing worlds in 3D. What more do you want?… Expand
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GregADec 23, 2009
The special effects were quite vertiginous, but I feel like the director did not take a few things into consideration. First of all, does he not understand the insane electricity bill the planet would be receiving every month due to the The special effects were quite vertiginous, but I feel like the director did not take a few things into consideration. First of all, does he not understand the insane electricity bill the planet would be receiving every month due to the lighting sources placed in the ground? I also feel that he left out the Blue Penis demographic, which I believed this would be the only movie of the Winter that could compare to the Blue Penis quota set by Watchmen, which was still quite low. On the whole, the movie was less filled with phosphorescent genitalia than I was hoping for. Four words to describe this movie: NOT ENOUGH BLUE PENIS!… Expand
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LionelT.Dec 25, 2009
This has to be a joke. Take away the 3D special effects and the move is laughable. Nothing memorable about it. Awful acting and story.
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MarkM.Dec 27, 2009
Just visual ecstasy. James Cameron invented a wonderful world. You really want to see Pandora.
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sama.Dec 27, 2009
You people will all be pretty embarrassed in five or ten years when you look back and see just how crummy this movie is. the love story is like glass of lukewarm water with a little sugar in it, the story story is trite and half-cocked and You people will all be pretty embarrassed in five or ten years when you look back and see just how crummy this movie is. the love story is like glass of lukewarm water with a little sugar in it, the story story is trite and half-cocked and the special effects while "good" were just barely up to date. this movie is stupid. the story was the shallowest possible excuse to combine lush natural beauty cgi with big military blow up cgi. to entertain the ladies, cameron throws in some love story which also serves the cgi. the only character development takes place in the video log/voice over. the big blue cgi aliens never really do anything beyond running around the jungle and maybe flying around it. there have been better 3d movies. there will be better 3d movies.… Expand
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JomarDDec 28, 2009
It was worth every penny to see it in 3D. From the second the movie started, until the minute it ended you were sucked into this alternate world. The visuals were astounding, and the details that were considered when creating this alien It was worth every penny to see it in 3D. From the second the movie started, until the minute it ended you were sucked into this alternate world. The visuals were astounding, and the details that were considered when creating this alien landscape are mind-blowing. The story-line is not new; but everything else is. I loved the message in the movie too, the premise of how everything is connected, and ultimately, we're all part of a greater 'one'.… Expand
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RossDDec 20, 2009
Amazing CG. I was blown away. The plot is not very original and could've used work, but the setting was amazing. Cameron does a very good job of bringing you into Pandora and getting you attached. Overall, a good movie to see, Amazing CG. I was blown away. The plot is not very original and could've used work, but the setting was amazing. Cameron does a very good job of bringing you into Pandora and getting you attached. Overall, a good movie to see, especially in a theater.… Expand
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DylanBDec 30, 2009
Very very good and very well made. A true masterpiece! If you haven't watched it then go see it in 3D. Its so worth the extra money!
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PunoDec 30, 2009
Very good, dialogue not the best.
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UldisBJan 11, 2010
Story is so lacking that trailer tells it almost all. This movie is comic like in its plot and characters. Visuals make up for missing story, but engaged me only for about 1/2 movie. Then i got bored and little logical errors ruined reality Story is so lacking that trailer tells it almost all. This movie is comic like in its plot and characters. Visuals make up for missing story, but engaged me only for about 1/2 movie. Then i got bored and little logical errors ruined reality feeling of the movie - e.g. there exists no real communication link between human and avatar - they are connected by magic in otherwise technoworld, why someone makes giant earthmoving machine with cameras that can be taken off with a rock, why early 21st century technology in a distant future, and so on. Last 20 minutes of fighting, killing and dying got me engaged again. Luckily we do not need to kill anybody for real in Colloseum these days - computer graphics are good enough, but basic joy of seeing bad guy killed are ageless. There are two new 'props' i have not yet seen in the movie - universal man-animal interface the natives use to connect with various living things and biological network storage where navi's upload their deceased for eternal storage :) Unfortunately what these things could mean for humanity does concern Cameron not. These are props to make scene. This is not the movie i will keep at home and watch again.… Expand
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JAJan 11, 2010
Really doesn't live up to the hype. Yes, it is very visually impressive, but the character/creature designs are uninspired, and the plot is bland let call it vanillaish, and all the characters are flat one dementional people you cant Really doesn't live up to the hype. Yes, it is very visually impressive, but the character/creature designs are uninspired, and the plot is bland let call it vanillaish, and all the characters are flat one dementional people you cant help but not care about.… Expand
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XerxesJan 10, 2010
It was a good film but not a great film, i dont see what all the oscar buzzz is about i hope it doesnt win best film at the golden globes and oscars, cos quite frankly therer were better original movies last year that deserve that and were It was a good film but not a great film, i dont see what all the oscar buzzz is about i hope it doesnt win best film at the golden globes and oscars, cos quite frankly therer were better original movies last year that deserve that and were made on a much smaller budget.… Expand
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DQSJan 1, 2010
Why do "ground breaking films" so often have scripts that are so stunningly dull and unimaginative. I guess if you only experience life via video games that's the extent of your experience to write from. Wish it had been anything but Why do "ground breaking films" so often have scripts that are so stunningly dull and unimaginative. I guess if you only experience life via video games that's the extent of your experience to write from. Wish it had been anything but predictable.… Expand
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mauriciolJan 12, 2010
Its nesesary to see this movie in 3D i felt like i was in another world and i did.nt want to the movie to end, well worth it , i recomend it a lot.
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CurtisSJan 10, 2010
I thought this was going to be an absolute flop after all the hype, but I was very surprised, probably closer to an 8 but i'll give it the benefit of the doubt.
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billyjJan 12, 2010
Way too long there is no story please don't see the movie only because of the special effects. don't even go see the movie. if you really want to see it rent it or buy the dumb movie there is no piont of seeing the movie is long, Way too long there is no story please don't see the movie only because of the special effects. don't even go see the movie. if you really want to see it rent it or buy the dumb movie there is no piont of seeing the movie is long, terrible, bad acting, and is nearly three hours along it starts stupid and it ends where their should be a begings so please skip this movie GO SEE YOUTH IN REVOLT.… Expand
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MiguelGJan 13, 2010
Definition of average. This movie has fantastic visuals and cinematography, and the 3d is a must to experience this movie, however the story, acting, and dialogue is predictable, cliched, cheesy, and a complete copy of Pocahontas, Dances Definition of average. This movie has fantastic visuals and cinematography, and the 3d is a must to experience this movie, however the story, acting, and dialogue is predictable, cliched, cheesy, and a complete copy of Pocahontas, Dances with Wolves, and probably about a 1000 other movies. I saw it for free so I didn't mind so much but I certainly wouldn't have paid to see this movie. The only thing the movie has going for it is the 3d and special effects.… Expand
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DarlaWJan 14, 2010
It definitely has a taste of Fern Gully, but other than that, it was a joy to watch. In fact, I found myself wondering (and checking) to see if Cameron had a hand in making that 1990s animation. It wasn't perfect, but I felt the It definitely has a taste of Fern Gully, but other than that, it was a joy to watch. In fact, I found myself wondering (and checking) to see if Cameron had a hand in making that 1990s animation. It wasn't perfect, but I felt the characters were believable and compelling. And for those who get hung up on the Vatican's recommendations to not watch it because the people of Pandora worshiped nature, well, just remember that even in the old testament, humans are told to take care of the earth -- maybe not worship it -- but certainly take care of it. Above all -- groups (and you know who you are) need to remember -- it is fiction! Meant for entertainment! Take it at that.… Expand
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MarcKJan 15, 2010
I saw the movie in 3D, and as a visual experience it's an amazing movie. My wife even swatted at one of the insects during the movie! Unfortunately, the storyline seemed like a clumsy rehashing of "Dances with Wolves". At least Kevin I saw the movie in 3D, and as a visual experience it's an amazing movie. My wife even swatted at one of the insects during the movie! Unfortunately, the storyline seemed like a clumsy rehashing of "Dances with Wolves". At least Kevin Costner wasn't in "Avatar"… 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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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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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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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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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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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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ScottBJan 2, 2010
I anticipated clumsy dialog, a boring love story twist, excellent visuals, and some fun 3-D effects. The film did not disappoint on any of my expectations.
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ASJan 2, 2010
I watched it in 3D, but afterwards I did wonder if it might not have been easier on the eye in 2D. The story was simple (Pocohontas in space) but this did not stop it from being really fun - it was a rollercoaster ride from start to finish! I watched it in 3D, but afterwards I did wonder if it might not have been easier on the eye in 2D. The story was simple (Pocohontas in space) but this did not stop it from being really fun - it was a rollercoaster ride from start to finish! Would highly recommend.… Expand
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ericJan 2, 2010
It gets boring at times and seeing it in 3d strains your eyes, otherwise it's pretty good.
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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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TrevorJan 2, 2010
Is it a great story? No. But it's a serviceable one. Is it great acting? No. But it's pretty good and they do what they can with the script. What this movie is is close to 3 hours of entertainment - and it's always Is it a great story? No. But it's a serviceable one. Is it great acting? No. But it's pretty good and they do what they can with the script. What this movie is is close to 3 hours of entertainment - and it's always entertaining, a wonder to behold, a visual delight. It's a ride. That's what it's meant to be. And heck, I enjoyed the ride. I agree with the reviews that suggest the first half is better than the second, but I did enjoy myself the whole way and never felt the movie was dragging.… Expand
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SteveA.Jan 23, 2010
Just plain silly.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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FrancisK.Jan 27, 2010
Overhyped, boring, derivative, disappointing, laughable.
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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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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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DaveHJan 31, 2010
Too predictable, it does have amazing visual effects but other than than it has bad to average acting and is a rip-off Pocahontas.
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JMJan 31, 2010
Without the visuals, this is a half baked movie. Seriously, watch it in 2D and it will seem a little tedious.
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cherylcJan 3, 2010
Magical to see. Amazing technical achievement. Totally trite story.
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BRichJan 3, 2010
Avatar was OK. It was to me a modern day Cowboys and Indians. You have the poor Indigenous people being taken down by the White Man. Just like most minorities and or Indigenous nations. The White men want what they have so they rise up and Avatar was OK. It was to me a modern day Cowboys and Indians. You have the poor Indigenous people being taken down by the White Man. Just like most minorities and or Indigenous nations. The White men want what they have so they rise up and destroy these people and their nation. Cinematography was fine, but the story line was really sad and the fact that all of this money is being made on this movie I would hope some of the money goes to some underprivileged country, people, or education. Pretty sad to take advantage of a story that has been told in the past and glorify the downfall of races. We have seen this in the past, slavery of blacks, Native Americans land being taken away. Now it is on the big screen and we have paid money to see the degradation of human beings of a different kind. Thanks for exploiting people AGAIN!… Expand
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AllisterMJan 4, 2010
I've always been able to enjoy crap movies, so this isn't a total failure, for me. But for anybody else, except Titanic Lovers: This is to be avoided as it is one of the worst movies this century.
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DexxterBJan 4, 2010
The Good: Avatar has mesmerizing special effects, amazing visuals, and is action packed. The Bad: Cliche story, forgetable characters, cheesy dialogue, extremely annoying voice-overs and the main character is a lifeless soldier who wants The Good: Avatar has mesmerizing special effects, amazing visuals, and is action packed. The Bad: Cliche story, forgetable characters, cheesy dialogue, extremely annoying voice-overs and the main character is a lifeless soldier who wants desperately to be an ugly blue freak (I think the bad parts in Avatar completely outweigh the good parts!)… Expand
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scottmJan 4, 2010
A beautiful film. bravo!
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KeithRJan 4, 2010
I'll be honest, it was a great movie, it just seams they oversold it a bit. don't get me wrong, it was an epic movie. it's just not the best movie of the decade.
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ElizabethS.Jan 5, 2010
Great graphics, amazing visuals. However, I already saw Dances with Wolves. In addition, there was one joke in the whole movie. Can Cameron take himself more seriously? Terrible and predictable story every minute of the way. No twists, no Great graphics, amazing visuals. However, I already saw Dances with Wolves. In addition, there was one joke in the whole movie. Can Cameron take himself more seriously? Terrible and predictable story every minute of the way. No twists, no depth to characters, and be prepared to be hit very bluntly and repeatedly with the agenda.… Expand
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AaronL.Jan 6, 2010
Only gets this high of a rating due to the special effects. It is a beautiful film to look at and the visuals are mesmerizing at times. However, if I were Kevin Costner, I'd sue. This is just basically "Dances with Wolves" in outer Only gets this high of a rating due to the special effects. It is a beautiful film to look at and the visuals are mesmerizing at times. However, if I were Kevin Costner, I'd sue. This is just basically "Dances with Wolves" in outer space. Cameron even rips himself off by taking elements of "Aliens" and putting them here. It just seems to me that so much time was spent on the visuals that it affected the time needed to develop a more original script/story. Once again, I really wish Cameron would get a co-writer as he really needs one. Regardless, I recommend seeing it for the stunning visuals.… Expand
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LarryR.Jan 6, 2010
Obviously Cameron saw and was affect by Dune, which was a much better movie. I cannot understand why the critics love this move. The plot rips off Dune, the acting is mediocre and the plot is insipid. There is little imagination here, just Obviously Cameron saw and was affect by Dune, which was a much better movie. I cannot understand why the critics love this move. The plot rips off Dune, the acting is mediocre and the plot is insipid. There is little imagination here, just effects. When will Hollywood that story always trumps effects? Containing such irksome lines as "I see you," the movie never fails to make you cringe. Nothing to remember here, at all. Why do i have to pat $4 more to see 3d? #d does not improve this movie even one bit. In fact, the 3d will give you a headache.… Expand
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hamounr.Jan 7, 2010
What a load of hippy crap.. yes, yes, the visuals are very impressive, but i'd go to an art gallery to just see pretty pictures, not the cinema. the story's a ridiculous, as-subtle-as-a-mallet-to-the-head load of lazy rubbish that What a load of hippy crap.. yes, yes, the visuals are very impressive, but i'd go to an art gallery to just see pretty pictures, not the cinema. the story's a ridiculous, as-subtle-as-a-mallet-to-the-head load of lazy rubbish that wouldn't be any more of a blatant anti-war tirade if they just got michael moore to come to your house and slap you. that's £8 i'll never see again.. thanks a lot james cameron!… Expand
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BR.Jan 7, 2010
Where to start? There is so much to say about this movie--little of it good, unless one is a 13-year old boy. (I'm not.) But it includes: Bad acting, stupid plot cliches, unsympathetic characters, stupid plot cliches, stupid dialog, Where to start? There is so much to say about this movie--little of it good, unless one is a 13-year old boy. (I'm not.) But it includes: Bad acting, stupid plot cliches, unsympathetic characters, stupid plot cliches, stupid dialog, poor choice in artistic palette, theme and direction, stupid plot and dialog, $13 to see with the .42 cent glasses. But, impressive animation techniques, I'm sure. Ugly, stupid, banal, predictable.… Expand
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WaldoG.Jan 7, 2010
Overblown, overlong and cliched.
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OscarM.Jan 8, 2010
Special effects and visuals - esp in 3D - fabulous!! But o/wise the movie is nothing much more than an updated Disney cartoon, along the likes of Bambi, Pocahontas, or the like. Disappointing that despite all the money thrown at it, Cameron Special effects and visuals - esp in 3D - fabulous!! But o/wise the movie is nothing much more than an updated Disney cartoon, along the likes of Bambi, Pocahontas, or the like. Disappointing that despite all the money thrown at it, Cameron could come up with a rather unimaginative and pedestrian script.… Expand
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CiaranWJan 9, 2010
Likeable characters, Amazing special effects, gripping plot and not once during the entire 3 hour film did i look at my watch, and i was completely absorbed in the dreamlike world of pandora, and felt such emotion in the ending.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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