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MattFFeb 7, 2010

The effects were impressive, but boy was it dull.

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JoseAFeb 9, 2010

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

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JaceN.Mar 12, 2010

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

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VadimSMar 16, 2010

The movie is beautifully made , has incredible premise, but every single time you actually start to enjoy it, it throws at you the most generic/cliche plot-twists and characters nullifying any enjoyment you may get from watching this.

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ChrisCMar 19, 2010

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

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BenR.Mar 24, 2010

Seriously not all that it was cracked up to be, the story was drawn out too long to then just rush the action seen in one last ditch attempt to pull the audience in. Overall, nothing to be rated as a top movie of all time.

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AngelinaMMar 29, 2010

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

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DaniM.Mar 3, 2010

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

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RossMar 3, 2010

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

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PaulG.Mar 4, 2010

A quarter of a billion dollars in special effects? Yep, it was pretty cool looking... However, no amount of special effects can cover up a trite story and heavy handed metaphors. I'm being decent with a four.

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StephenM.Mar 4, 2010

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

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BrunopMar 4, 2010

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

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RaulC.Mar 4, 2010

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

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BennyG.Mar 7, 2010

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

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CarlosSMar 7, 2010

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

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JohnJApr 11, 2010

Sigh. I expected a decent film that was over-hyped when i went in. What i got was a pretty terrible film with good effects. Yes the effects were good, but in my honest oppinion, the 3D was pretty little and way too spreadout and other films Sigh. I expected a decent film that was over-hyped when i went in. What i got was a pretty terrible film with good effects. Yes the effects were good, but in my honest oppinion, the 3D was pretty little and way too spreadout and other films had effects that aren't noticeably worse. As far as story and acting... well... there was none. Throughout the whole film i couldn't help but feel that if this were true, the humans would have done something completely different...… Expand

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HunterLApr 11, 2010

The film may not be on of the most original films, but certainly one of the most impressive to see in action.

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AliZApr 11, 2010

The plot has been used way too many times before. Very unoriginal. Also....its a rip-off of dances with smurfs.

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hersheldApr 15, 2010

Technically amazing but thats the only positive thing about Avatar. The storytelling is terrible, the characterization is terrible, the dialogue is PAINFULLY BAD. For gods sakes, the point of the plot is to 'obtain' an element Technically amazing but thats the only positive thing about Avatar. The storytelling is terrible, the characterization is terrible, the dialogue is PAINFULLY BAD. For gods sakes, the point of the plot is to 'obtain' an element called "unobtainium". seriously mr. cameron, could you be less imaginative? a monkey in front of a typewriter could have punched something smarter out in an hour. It seems that the storytelling was put on the backburner compared to the special effects and 3d technology that nobody but the people in the center of the movie theatre can fully experience. It is a waste of money to pay for the 3d romp, and is even less of a value to see it in 2d. I seems that avatar failed to give justice to the 11 year old script treatment, which i found to be on the level of lord of the rings book series compared to the abomination that was made of the final script. This was one of the two the instances that mr. cameron's vision could not be fufilled in the movie next to the abomination that was True Lies. My closing thoughts are that i hope that the sequel could be given more priority on story.… Expand

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JonHApr 24, 2010

A short summary of my opinion after watching the movie: Pervers material and the story is unbelievable, as in I can't believe anything on the screen. Visuals are very good though.

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LinhNApr 25, 2010

I don't think anybody went to see Avatar for the awesome story. Sure, it's so cliche and overused (Ferngully, Pocahontas, Dance with Wolves etc) but again, who cares. Avatar is pure eye-candy. From the jaw-dropping breathtaking CGI I don't think anybody went to see Avatar for the awesome story. Sure, it's so cliche and overused (Ferngully, Pocahontas, Dance with Wolves etc) but again, who cares. Avatar is pure eye-candy. From the jaw-dropping breathtaking CGI that makes you wonder whether you're looking at real-life objects or CG, to the 3D pop that most 3D movies lack (yes, I'm looking at you, Alice and Clash of the Titans), the movie had those in spades. I saw it in IMAX 3D and I can't wait to get my copy of the BluRay to see it in full 1080p on my plasma.… Expand

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brandrApr 25, 2010

worst film of 2009, quite honestly the shallowest rip off film i've ever seen. do yourself a favor and check out pocahontas or dances with wolves if you want to see this idea done well.

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Ikarus14Apr 26, 2010

Sure, the visuals are highly distinctive but the unoriginal storyline and lazy dialogue just about put me to sleep.

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LarryDApr 27, 2010

Six. Six is a good score considering the length of the film. It felt more like a retold western set in a futuristic setting than a sci-fi epic. In James Cameron's vision mankind - surprise, surprise - want to harvest a distant planet of Six. Six is a good score considering the length of the film. It felt more like a retold western set in a futuristic setting than a sci-fi epic. In James Cameron's vision mankind - surprise, surprise - want to harvest a distant planet of it's valuable materials with little regard for the planet's inhabitants which paints the long and cliché story driven film that this is: Eco warriors fighting against evil invaders who would sooner destroy the planet than look for an alternative mining site. Dialogue was good, mostly, but in parts seemed a bit off and awkward, especially when you remember that the main character was a human controlling an alien body from a nearby outpost. Visually the film is quite impressive but not not a huge step over what we haven't already seen in other CGI movies over the past ten years. Overall it's an "okay" movie. Not the best and certainly not the "greatest adventure of all time", if you'd even deem it in the slightest bit of an adventure, but worth seeing if you've nothing else on your list of movies to rent.… Expand

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JohnKApr 30, 2010

It's baffling to understand how this movie was praised so highly. For those who still haven't seen it: it's Pocahontas. Yes, the technology and such is incredible, I can agree with that. But saying this is the best movie of It's baffling to understand how this movie was praised so highly. For those who still haven't seen it: it's Pocahontas. Yes, the technology and such is incredible, I can agree with that. But saying this is the best movie of all time is completely false.… Expand

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RobbyZ.Apr 4, 2010

It looks like "Avatar" was only one of James Cameron's film experiment to test his new stereoscopic technology.

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PatrickP.Apr 5, 2010

The only problem was it was extremely to long.

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GentiBDec 18, 2009

The director did an outstanding job and gave incredible insight that you have seen in his previous work as well. The lines or what ever those unsatisfied stupid critics called to cheese, are not like that since people did talk that way and The director did an outstanding job and gave incredible insight that you have seen in his previous work as well. The lines or what ever those unsatisfied stupid critics called to cheese, are not like that since people did talk that way and still want to talk that way but are to afraid or to ignorant and down right insulting. You know there is usually something missing that even the director cant see, well thats why i gave it a nine-other than that the story line brings in so much and really impressive capturing all audiences and differences. its hard to make a complete perfect movie cause every movie so far has cover a story base line- and if the movie was too perfect youd never enjoy another movie again. and to those morons at salon and onion a.v club-why not get over fact that you just dam jealous of it.… Expand

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SergioP.Dec 18, 2009

The movie was AWESOME!!!! the special effects were out of this world and it combined a mix of action, romance, comedy, and adventure all in one.

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jS.Dec 18, 2009

3 D was good but seemed to drag on to me,won't go see the sequel as will be more of the same.

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JoPoolsDec 18, 2009

Avatar is a superb graphical movie...The storyline is predictable. I never had the feeling that I was watching a computer generated 3d movie. Pandora looks awesome in the movie.

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FredD.Dec 19, 2009

The tech aspects of the movie were great but not nearly enough to save the ham-handed, overbearing and overly politicized story...one review I read that said the "message overshadowed the narrative" was the perfect summary. The script was The tech aspects of the movie were great but not nearly enough to save the ham-handed, overbearing and overly politicized story...one review I read that said the "message overshadowed the narrative" was the perfect summary. The script was amazingly stupid...beyond even those who would say "what did you expect"...more than this my friend...I expected more than this.… Expand

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TDKinDallasDec 19, 2009

Go see it and see it in 3D. My whole family loved it...all of them! The only complaint I heard from the kids was that it was long (not really a complaint), but I thought it could have been longer. Whatever you do, do not listen to some of Go see it and see it in 3D. My whole family loved it...all of them! The only complaint I heard from the kids was that it was long (not really a complaint), but I thought it could have been longer. Whatever you do, do not listen to some of these dip***** saying to wait for DVD. If you wait, you will be punching yourself in the face, saying why didn't I see it at the theater it 3 friggin' D! Merry Christmas...Holmes is next week!… Expand

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BuddJ.Dec 19, 2009

Same old Bull, it was like an old cowboy and indians story. The main charater was named Sully. Why not Tyrone??

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DaveW.Dec 19, 2009

Visually stunning with characters only Cameron could deliver. It did drag a little towards the middle of the movie when Cameron took the opportunity to turn it into a National Geographic special about Pandora, but the quick story progression Visually stunning with characters only Cameron could deliver. It did drag a little towards the middle of the movie when Cameron took the opportunity to turn it into a National Geographic special about Pandora, but the quick story progression in the beginning and the amazing action sequences at the end definitely make up for this. I will not spoil anything (unlike the review from Time Out New York. Really?! You gave away the end?!) but you DEFINITELY need to see this in IMAX 3D. I would see this again if the ticket prices weren't so expensive. I can't wait another 10 years for Cameron to deliver another bar-setting movie experience.… Expand

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JWSDec 19, 2009

Lots of looking at my watch in the second half and the score had me wanting earplugs. Dialogue was kinda ordinary as well. If this really is the future of film I'm gonna get to catch up on a lot of reading. Lots of style over very Lots of looking at my watch in the second half and the score had me wanting earplugs. Dialogue was kinda ordinary as well. If this really is the future of film I'm gonna get to catch up on a lot of reading. Lots of style over very little substance. As for the anti-American, anti-Military rant some people seem to think it was, I didn't really see it that way, though as said I might have dozed off for a few minutes there.… Expand

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GoffyDec 19, 2009

Computer Graphics in 3D is amazing. The storyline is just the opposite as it is plagiarized from other movies especially Dances With Wolves. The Colonel is General Custer and Jake Scully is Kevin Costner's character. The bells and Computer Graphics in 3D is amazing. The storyline is just the opposite as it is plagiarized from other movies especially Dances With Wolves. The Colonel is General Custer and Jake Scully is Kevin Costner's character. The bells and whistles of the Pandora are eye candy for the audience, something we have never seen before. But it would have been nice to have a story with some memorable acting or dialogue. Unfortunately there is none. The technology is new but everything else is stolen from another movie even down to the music from Titanic.… Expand

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WilliamCDec 21, 2009

Avatar: Where Can I Get One of Those? For any person living in the eastern part of the United States, taking that long trek to the local movie theater probably was the last thing on your mind, while the thoughts of hot chocolate, and Avatar: Where Can I Get One of Those? For any person living in the eastern part of the United States, taking that long trek to the local movie theater probably was the last thing on your mind, while the thoughts of hot chocolate, and watching the snow was a higher priority. Yet even with the weather arduously not helping, Avatar starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, and Sigourney Weaver, still flashed onto to silver screen with something to prove. For anyone walking into this movie without any prior knowledge other than primetime trailers, they will be dazed and thrilled with the kaleidoscopic world brought from the reaches of the universe. Which is why it becomes no surprise to hear that Director James Cameron had been waiting to produce this movie for over fifteen years, only being stopped by CGI and limitations. However, once a $500 million budget was procured and graphics were to his visionary standard, everything was golden. And golden it was. Right from first ten minutes you get the essential story: Worthington was a Jarhead that was hurt, had a brother that died and got the chance to take his place on a science expedition on Pandora, a Earth-type moon with natural inhabitants, the NaÃ¢Â?Â?vi that are not happy with what humans are doing. From there the stage is set to meet the rest of the cast, and learn that Worthington job is to run an Avatar, a human-made version of the NaÃ¢Â?Â?vi to help learn their culture and get to know them better. However there is a hitch in the scientific plans in the form of Stephen LangÃ¢Â?Â?s character, the officer in charge of the defense and mining of an important ore on Pandora. LangÃ¢Â?Â?s only goal is to remove the NaÃ¢Â?Â?vi so that they can mine the hell out of the planet. Thus it is the fate of WorthingtonÃ¢Â?Â?s character to be stuck in the middle, battling with his conscious. The plot flows effortlessly between a steady dose of character development, action, and humor, which guarantees that most will be enthralled with the world presented. WorthingtonÃ¢Â?Â?s character Jake Sully, who has always been a solider, keeps the motto of speak only when it really counts. This makes him a good pair along WeaverÃ¢Â?Â?s character Grace, who is the lead scientist for the Avatar program. Cameron takes a lot of what made WeaverÃ¢Â?Â?s character amazing from Aliens and brought it back here, keeping her snarky and to the point. Yet the large selling point for the mammoth was itÃ¢Â?Â?s CGI and how they incorporated it. IÃ¢Â?Â?m not going to try and sugarcoat it here; thereÃ¢Â?Â?s a lot. About 80% of this movie is based purely on the computer renditions of the actors while they are scurrying around out in the dense tropical forests of Pandora. And while the concept of it caused a bit of a ruckus before opening, they pulled it off flawlessly. Everything from the luminescent trees to the exotic creatures in this utopian world looked and fit perfectly into place. WhatÃ¢Â?Â?s more is that the facial and body structures of each character really made you feel like they were meant to exist. Especially watching SaldanaÃ¢Â?Â?s character Neytiri and how each movement in her face looked perfectly natural is an accomplishment. In fact, in most of the NaÃ¢Â?Â?vi, you could see almost the exact actor or actress behind their characterÃ¢Â?Â?s eyes, and know that they in fact were doing those exact movements. Cameron does an amazing job bringing you a masterful story, yet at times he almost loses both himself and the viewer in what he was talking about. The fanciful plants and pictures everywhere, the almost Bay-ish humor that would spring up on occasion, (which I feel is at no fault to Cameron, rather a ploy to get younger viewers more involved) you could have the potential to forget what Cameron is trying to get across in this episodic fantasy; and thatÃ¢Â?Â?s everyone and everything has a life. You observe as the NaÃ¢Â?Â?vi savor every twig, every leaf, pray to every kill they hunt for food, never enjoying what they do. It is a concept that stems from the 90s, yet has followed Cameron and has become a bigger part of todayÃ¢Â?Â?s world, with the threats of global warming and movies like The Inconvenient Truth. While CameronÃ¢Â?Â?s intent was not to preach and to bring about the age of utopian society with nature, he walk back to the screen with a carpet of glowing moss under his feet, and nobody heard him coming.… Expand

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LukeW.Dec 21, 2009

visually stunning? yes. a plot line that a 10 year old could have written? yes. it seems like the visual aspects of the movie drove the development of the plot line instead of the other way around. nonetheless, worth seeing on the big screen.

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sarakDec 20, 2009

Terrible acting, S. Weaver was astonishingly bad. Cringe-worthy dialogue, sarcastic little one-liners thrown in at regular intervals. One-dimensional characters, every cliche in the book. Ripped off themes and music. Felt like I was watching Terrible acting, S. Weaver was astonishingly bad. Cringe-worthy dialogue, sarcastic little one-liners thrown in at regular intervals. One-dimensional characters, every cliche in the book. Ripped off themes and music. Felt like I was watching some kind of video game. J. Cameron should be embarrassed. He should cut the movie down to 90 minutes market it to kiddies and try to cut his losses now.… Expand

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ChadSDec 21, 2009

Maybe once, just once, has "I see you" worked as an effective bit of movie dialogue, and the moment when Neyriti(Zoe Saldana) tells Jake Sully(Sam Worthington) that, well, she sees him, isn't it. The soul mining of this Na'vi Maybe once, just once, has "I see you" worked as an effective bit of movie dialogue, and the moment when Neyriti(Zoe Saldana) tells Jake Sully(Sam Worthington) that, well, she sees him, isn't it. The soul mining of this Na'vi hottie performed upon this former marine is pure romantic pap, but "I see you" could have transcended its pedestrian connotations, had Jake's loyalties been more vacillating. A nice guy from the start, "Avatar" could have distinguished itself from "Dances with Wolves" comparisons by making Runs Like Manute Bol less compassionate and open-minded than the Kevin Costner character. Confined to a wheelchair, Jake's shoot to kill days are over, but that doesn't mean his warring mentality needed to be over too. The human infiltration into the Na'vi world needed just one benevolent presence(the scientist played by Sigourney Weaver), not two. After all, Jake is on a science-based detail, by default. If it wasn't for his accident, he'd be carrying a gun, and dancing with money. The tepid love story gains in power only if Neyriti was employed as the catalyst for Jake's transformation into a full-blooded Na'vi. But since he comes to Pandora without a shred of prejudicial feelings toward the planet's indigenous population, our protagonist has no character arc. Turning Na'vi-nese becomes inevitable, becomes ho-hum. It's probably the main reason why the story can't keep up with the special effects. The two sides, military and science, are too black and white, in terms of moralistic complexity. When Neyriti tells Jake that she sees him, the meaning is way too literal. (Jake is a human being.) "I see you" could have been issued as a challenge to be good, in the name of interspecies love. (For the record: "I see you" worked beautifully in Wayne Wang's "The Joy Luck Club").… Expand

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GaryDec 21, 2009

Specials were great but the acting and dialogue were terrible. I really can't believe these rave reviews because of 3D animation? The story was as old as the hills and totally predictable.

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BeanDec 21, 2009

A Chessy fantasy movie, with a bad plot. Actually a thinly disguised lecture on the evils of technology, capatlism, corporations and "white men", and the virtues of tribal living and tree hugging. Utter crap.

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JamieCDec 21, 2009

Visual FX in 3D were beautiful. Great attention to detail and very pleasing palette. But the story, characterization and dialogue was weak. It was dragging in parts. Expected more from the action packed ending.

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SeldoVDec 20, 2009

Avatar is so mind-blowingly beautiful that several scenes almost reduced me to tears. The 3D is done effectively and mostly subtly, fading away until it's just part of the experience. Amazing.

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ThomasLDec 21, 2009

I'm not sure what to say. As great to look at as it is absolutely preposterous a story. As the days pass, I remember more riduculous things about the story that make me wonder. $3-5 million dollars and two bits on the story? By the way, I'm not sure what to say. As great to look at as it is absolutely preposterous a story. As the days pass, I remember more riduculous things about the story that make me wonder. $3-5 million dollars and two bits on the story? By the way, did Al Gore finance the movie? It's a enviro weenie's wet dream. See it but don't expect it to make any sense, if you think about it. Cameron obviously yearns for a world without technology and isn't a bit bothered by hypocritically using it to beat us over the head with it.… Expand

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MitchMDec 21, 2009

An awesome sci-fi epic that redefines the moviegoer's experience like the LORD OF THE RINGS, with it's cutting edge CGI, did back in '01 (and spawned an endless succession of lesser films). I didn't like Horner's An awesome sci-fi epic that redefines the moviegoer's experience like the LORD OF THE RINGS, with it's cutting edge CGI, did back in '01 (and spawned an endless succession of lesser films). I didn't like Horner's bombastic score, which was tiresome and cliche. (he is a hack) But, the 2.5 hours flew by.… Expand

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JamesBDec 21, 2009

I have seen a lot of movies in my time. So many at this point, that it is extremely rare that I experience any sense of awe or wonder at a film. "Avatar" stepped in and changed that for me in a tremendous way. If you're expecting a I have seen a lot of movies in my time. So many at this point, that it is extremely rare that I experience any sense of awe or wonder at a film. "Avatar" stepped in and changed that for me in a tremendous way. If you're expecting a brand-new, never before seen tale, you've come to the wrong movie. The story and formula are tried and true, as both James Cameron and most other prominent directors in Hollywood well know. Where this movie steps out of that mold, is in the fantastic world that James and crew have created. The sea, land, sky, and life on display here are like nothing you've seen before, and yet, are so familiar that you slide right into the feel of the place like an old pair of jeans. As for story, learning, loving, betrayal, and redemption are all on display and used to competent effect. Where this movie really shines, however, is in three dimensions. I have yet to see a movie that uses the 3D so intelligently. Used here, 3D truly puts you inside the spaces of this film, and the experience is made all the better for it. As for the technology of the creatures, plants, and the blue-skinned, three-fingered Na'Vi, every one in Hollywood should sit up and take notice. There has been nothing yet to compare with the realism of everything on display. Gollum was long the benchmark by which CG performances were measured, but in my world, this is no longer the case. The Na'Vi, in terms of movement and emotion, are the most convincing creation ever to come out of a silicon chip. When they smile, you believe it. When they cry, you feel their pain. I stand up and salute James Cameron and all the brilliant computer artists who came together with technology to create an utterly believable world, along with the plants, animals and people who inhabit it. Coming back down to earth, I must say this will not go down as the greatest movie ever made. It has it's flaws. If you've seen a James Cameron film before, you probably know what to expect in terms of story, and I can't say that this will "change the way" we watch movies forever. What I can say is this. For the sheer experience of it, for the spectacle, for the awe and wonder, this is the best film on the big screen today.… Expand

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PABDec 21, 2009

The 3D technology is simply amazing, without being too distracting either. From now on, 2D movies will seem very lame to me. As for the artistic merits of the movie, it's your average mix of love story and action you expect from The 3D technology is simply amazing, without being too distracting either. From now on, 2D movies will seem very lame to me. As for the artistic merits of the movie, it's your average mix of love story and action you expect from blockbusters. Except that with this movie, everything is so visually beautiful and the action sequences are epic.... in 3D!!!… Expand

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TiberiuCDec 22, 2009

I give it an 8, because the story is pure cheese and the characters are forgettable. However, the presentation is top notch. The intended audience will probably consider it perfect. Yet I keep wondering how much better this movie could get. I give it an 8, because the story is pure cheese and the characters are forgettable. However, the presentation is top notch. The intended audience will probably consider it perfect. Yet I keep wondering how much better this movie could get. Just imagine some critically acclaimed sci-fi novel done with this kind of technology. I guess if something like this ever gets done, I'll have Cameron to thank for paving the way.… Expand

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JohnNDec 22, 2009

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

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AndrewDec 22, 2009

Bloody awful and as predictable as can be. Where is the story? CGI does not a movie make.

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GadingGDec 22, 2009

Congratulation Mr Cameron ! You had made a great job with this AVATAR .. This movie has captivated me for sure .. !! LiKE it sooo much^^v

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MattADec 22, 2009

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

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Tfactor22SDec 22, 2009

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

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Jpaul81Dec 20, 2009

Visually this movie is a true epic and sets a new benchmark. This plot is solid and engaging, if a little cheesy and predictable but ticks most of boxes for a hollywood blockbuster - betrayal, vengeance, forbidden romance - its all there. Visually this movie is a true epic and sets a new benchmark. This plot is solid and engaging, if a little cheesy and predictable but ticks most of boxes for a hollywood blockbuster - betrayal, vengeance, forbidden romance - its all there. Overall a very good film… Expand

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AlBDec 23, 2009

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

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JamesHDec 23, 2009

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

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FrankSDec 24, 2009

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

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CambriaM.Dec 25, 2009

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

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JanetDec 25, 2009

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

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DanTDec 26, 2009

Very engaging. I found myself totally engrossed in this one. I thought they could have gone deeper to try to come up with alien native culture on another planet. This one is a mix of native american, hindu and masai. I get that therein lies Very engaging. I found myself totally engrossed in this one. I thought they could have gone deeper to try to come up with alien native culture on another planet. This one is a mix of native american, hindu and masai. I get that therein lies the message of the film, but thought that a less transparent alien cultural invention would have brought the point home more effectively.… Expand

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JohnDec 26, 2009

Great special effects, mediocre story line. If you get bored by the story than the CGI will keep you entertained.

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JesseJ.Dec 27, 2009

Before you read this review or any other, please watch the movie first then watch the reviews because what reviews do is point out the problems which you wouldn't realize if you watched the movie yourself, this helps wreck the movie for Before you read this review or any other, please watch the movie first then watch the reviews because what reviews do is point out the problems which you wouldn't realize if you watched the movie yourself, this helps wreck the movie for you. This movie was so great, only a few things were missing, which stopped me from giving it a 10. First thing is that at parts the movie felt slow paced, most parts the pace was perfect but a few parts here and there the pace was a bit slow. Also, I came and watched this movie not just to enjoy myself but also get educated about the world that Cameroon has created, but I was disappointed that I did not learn anything about the world, everything was just shown to you, you were never told any fascinating information, like why is there such a big tree sticking out of the ground+why do many of the Navi tribes live in it (maybe it is just a really large tree and its a rare species and the navi prefer living in it because it offers protection, but nor all Navis live in it because they are rare trees and not ever tribe can find one, or the answer could be more complicated than that), why are those mountains floating, why have certain creatures adapted in certain ways, why are the Navis so similar to humans, etc. Another problem was that there were really 2 events in the whole movie, the main character learning the ways of Navi and a big battle. The battle took up about 15-20% of the movie, while learning took up over 65% of the movie, while another 15+% of the movie was taken up by other things. Every single part that felt slow paced was in the learning section, they could have cut this down to a little over half of what it actually was and it would have made the movies pace perfect and they could have spent the extra time to explain the movie. Now there are few movies out there that can explain a whole universe in a single movie, a few examples are Lord of the Rings and Matrix (even though these 2 movies explained a lot of the universe in sequels most of it was explained in the original movie). I expected Cameroon to be able to do this since he is such a great director and the movie was so damn long but I was disappointed. But I am sure that the sequel (already in the talks) will explain the universe in detail to us which will make the first movie even more enjoyable to think about and watch. Thanks for reading.… Expand

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PeteNDec 27, 2009

This was just another political rant from the left. Corporations Bad, white people bad, white men destroying another planet. All you needed was Katie Curic and Susan Serandon to help explaine to those too stupid to recognize this for what it This was just another political rant from the left. Corporations Bad, white people bad, white men destroying another planet. All you needed was Katie Curic and Susan Serandon to help explaine to those too stupid to recognize this for what it is. Indians good Cowboys bad.… Expand

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JacobDec 27, 2009

I liked it better when it was called Dances with Wolves.

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MattM.Dec 27, 2009

Excellent special effects, but the plot can't match the visuals.

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ElijahF.Dec 27, 2009

I find it hilariously ironic that the technology-dependant, military-based, war-mongering, mining corporation is played by living, breathing, human beings whereas the naturalistic indigenous people represent $30mil in mo-cap technology. I find it hilariously ironic that the technology-dependant, military-based, war-mongering, mining corporation is played by living, breathing, human beings whereas the naturalistic indigenous people represent $30mil in mo-cap technology. Points added for pretty world and well told tale, points deducted for predictable and cliched story.… Expand

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WillRDec 27, 2009

For the first ten minutes of Avatar I was completely astonished at what I was viewing. During the next two and a half hours I was trying to craft a story to get my money back. If Cameron took as much time writing as I did thinking about For the first ten minutes of Avatar I was completely astonished at what I was viewing. During the next two and a half hours I was trying to craft a story to get my money back. If Cameron took as much time writing as I did thinking about getting my money back maybe this film would have been great. It is a film that people will look back on and think Ã¢Â?Â?why exactly did I enjoy this film?Ã¢Â?Â… Expand

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timz.Dec 27, 2009

Dumb, stupid, annoying, boring., there is more to an interesting movie then special effects, like plot, characters, acting etc... this pos didnt even bother to attempt to add any of those elements.

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LordVDec 28, 2009

I simply can't believe how overrated this movie is. Basically, it is "Dances with Wolves" meets "Starship Troopers". The movie is really dumb and the only thing that differs it from other sci-fi movies with no plot and lots of CGI, is I simply can't believe how overrated this movie is. Basically, it is "Dances with Wolves" meets "Starship Troopers". The movie is really dumb and the only thing that differs it from other sci-fi movies with no plot and lots of CGI, is the quantity and quality of CGI (motion capture and what not). Yes, Pandora looks awesome and real at the same time, it feels like a breathing, living world. However, all this magic is pointless as everything else is just too obvious and one-dimensional. Pandora could easily be the Amazon jungle, the big bad corporation could use Caterpillars instead of their mechs and it would still be the same simplistic story. The CGI serve no purpose apart from adding the oooh factor. "Avatar" is nowhere near "King Kong" or "The Jurassic Park", as in those movies the special effects were justified - to a degree they are what MADE the plot. Oh, and the last thing. There's no point watching the movie in the so-called 3D. Perhaps in a digital Imax cinema it looks spectacular, but in a "regular" cinema, the 3D version looks same as the 2D, only darker (due to glasses).… Expand

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ML.Dec 28, 2009

The fact that I, a fairly rabid environmental activist, managed to detest this movie with every fibre of my being speaks volumes. I cannot understand how so many reviewers here freely admitted its lack of proper story and yet still sang its The fact that I, a fairly rabid environmental activist, managed to detest this movie with every fibre of my being speaks volumes. I cannot understand how so many reviewers here freely admitted its lack of proper story and yet still sang its praises astounds me. Is this honestly the future of cinema? If so, I am deeply disappointed. You simply cannot have a good movie with a cliche, simple, lifeless story- not even a plot twist! You cannot have a movie designed to be heavily moralistic where one can't even muster up sympathy of the protagonists! This is the worst part of the movie. The blue people are simply unlikable- stupid and arrogant. The fact that Cameron is playing theses people up as heavily superior doesn't help at all. Visual effects are nice and all - no denying that. But while effects alone can make for a nice short viewing experience, but not for a movie. The worst part of this is that inevitably, people disliking this movie will be labeled as anti-environmentalists, being scared of the film's heavy-handed message because it 'scares them' or 'hits too close to home'. Having a good message is not enough to make a good movie. Especially if delivered in such a bland way as Cameron does. He's a joke of a director, and 'Avatar' is terrible. I sincerely hope that it does not influence all movies to come, and that great cinema will not be dead.… Expand

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KAL-ELDec 28, 2009

Good science fiction movie , not the best this year. district 9 was so much better . script not so good , the same old jokes thrown in to make kids or immature adults laugh. good special effects , great battle in the end. see it in 3d.

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BobE.Dec 28, 2009

I had doubts going into the movie but coming out I somehow felt a stronger connection with the Navi people that with any human characters in movies in recent memory. Perhaps it is because I can never fully suspend disbelief and see actors as I had doubts going into the movie but coming out I somehow felt a stronger connection with the Navi people that with any human characters in movies in recent memory. Perhaps it is because I can never fully suspend disbelief and see actors as anything more than actors.… Expand

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KellenBDec 28, 2009

Avatar is a movie with problems, no doubt, but it is the only movie that I walked out of the theater feeling danged good about afterward. The story has been told before, but at this point what story hasn't? What we're enjoying Avatar is a movie with problems, no doubt, but it is the only movie that I walked out of the theater feeling danged good about afterward. The story has been told before, but at this point what story hasn't? What we're enjoying isn't the story but the way it is told, and the sincerity in the execution. This movie is sincere in it's execution, and complete in it's depth, which is a serious feet considering where it takes place. I have spoken with army grunts, kids, professionals, doctors and retirees and I have heard nothing but praise from all of them.… Expand

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FrankWDec 20, 2009

An incredible achievement. It's weaknesses are far outweighed by it's strengths. It's setup for a sequel, but even James Cameron is going to have a hard time topping, or even equaling, this for excitement and creativity.

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QBeingDec 28, 2009

Let me say first off, I enjoyed thethe film, the computer graphics are the most seamless meld between reality and animation yet to be shown on the screen. However, unlike some of the raving fan-boys on this site, I found the story to be Let me say first off, I enjoyed thethe film, the computer graphics are the most seamless meld between reality and animation yet to be shown on the screen. However, unlike some of the raving fan-boys on this site, I found the story to be totally predictable, from the moment Jake meets the girl, it is Ferngully. Oh, look at the evil corporation, willing to do anything to make a profit. and the unredeemable army that only want to destroy. overwhelming the native forest, until they all band together to fight back in a way no one could of predicted, oh wait I did predict it. Oh, and I am not hte only one who has bade this comparison, look for James Cameron presents Ferngully. Funny as hell, and oh so acurate. So Kudos to Cameron for revolutionizing Computer Generated imagery and animation, but please lets get some one else to write a real story next time, not one that has been done over and over again.… Expand

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KingCDec 29, 2009

CGI tremendous. The rest of the movie is very cheesy. No story to go with special effects.

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halbDec 30, 2009

Okay, well... after the initial awe wears off (the visual feast of amazing CGI effects in 3D), this does settle into a very thin and predictable story. That being said, it's still a masterpiece of sorts and I was entertained throughout Okay, well... after the initial awe wears off (the visual feast of amazing CGI effects in 3D), this does settle into a very thin and predictable story. That being said, it's still a masterpiece of sorts and I was entertained throughout much of the 160 minutes. Definitely watch it in 3D. Pandora is an amazing place.… Expand

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JodyDec 30, 2009

Looked great, writing and acting sucked.

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OlmosE.Dec 30, 2009

Jar Jar Binks is cast in the remake of Red Dawn. No wait, it's Dances With Flora. The movie looks great, but the story is derivative at best and drivel regardless, the violence is out-of-hand and the writing is horrendous. Is it a love Jar Jar Binks is cast in the remake of Red Dawn. No wait, it's Dances With Flora. The movie looks great, but the story is derivative at best and drivel regardless, the violence is out-of-hand and the writing is horrendous. Is it a love story, or an action shoot-em-up? Is it an allegory on environmental stewardship or a revisionist Native American revenge fantasy? Does it frown on might-makes-right/kill 'em all diplomacy, or does it ogle futuristic weaponry to a near indecent state of arousal? It encompasses all of these, for three hours. In 3D. Sure, go see it if you dig fantasy and sci-fi, but keep your expectations low.… Expand

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LeeW.Dec 30, 2009

Built to be very similar to Pocahontas, basically a big social commentary about genocide and how stupid our militaries are. If a world such as this was found it would certainly be beaten, eaten, and exploited as in the movie. The plot Built to be very similar to Pocahontas, basically a big social commentary about genocide and how stupid our militaries are. If a world such as this was found it would certainly be beaten, eaten, and exploited as in the movie. The plot isn't hackneyed, but it isn't very creative, leaving plenty of room for predictability, so it's hard to like when compared to Cameron's unpredictable masterpiece Titanic *applause sign*. Where the film actually falters is the bad guy. If every character who contains interest in killing the indigenous people was to have a MySpace/Facebook profile, it would contain a brief generic history written by some staff member along with an inspirational quote something along the lines of, "'Kill everything in your way in order to achieve fiscal benefit.' ~Adolf Hitler." Also, that quote is made up but I wouldn't put it past him.… Expand

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MattNDec 30, 2009

I would be interested to see a top ten list of favorite science fiction compiled by anyone who gave this movie a 10. I say this because all who are extolling this movie as a 10 seem to only talk about the great visuals (especially in IMAX I would be interested to see a top ten list of favorite science fiction compiled by anyone who gave this movie a 10. I say this because all who are extolling this movie as a 10 seem to only talk about the great visuals (especially in IMAX 3D) What they don't talk about is the story. It is telling. The movie was OK at best. I am sad to say that I saw it first in 2d and then in IMAX 3d just to see if it was that much better. It was not. I preferred it in 2D. Maybe because It was new then or maybe because I could actually focus on what I wanted to. I admit I am no fan of the new 3D gimmick... Long review short. There were a few interesting concepts, like a consciousness arising out of a network comparable to the human brain, (albeit of trees), coevolution creating a world full of closely interacting species, with a physical link instead of behavioral mostly, and the idea that love may be dependent not on species so much as comparable mental capacity once bodies are a thing of the past or almost so. Sadly none of these were developed and the last I think wasn't even thought of by the film-maker. It was pretty but it was hollow. Trust the reviews not the numbers pasted on them. The 10s were wowed by pretty lights the 5s and lower were disappointed by the lack of any interesting story, political preaching or sci-fi made for people who don't like sci-fi.… Expand

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DannyWDec 30, 2009

This movie looked fantastic, especially in 3-D, however the story line was a little too long and felt overly cheesy.

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StevenZDec 30, 2009

Does anyone remember THE EMERALD FOREST? A child is kidnapped by an indigenous South American tribe and his father has to "go native" to rescue him, learning all sorts of mystic "one with the universe" mumbo-jumbo along the way? That's Does anyone remember THE EMERALD FOREST? A child is kidnapped by an indigenous South American tribe and his father has to "go native" to rescue him, learning all sorts of mystic "one with the universe" mumbo-jumbo along the way? That's AVATAR. The aliens looked like a mashup of TRON and CATS, and the "groundbreaking" nighttime visuals reminded me of a glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course seen under blacklighting. It was entertaining, but hardly the Second Coming!… Expand

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MattDec 30, 2009

I can't even begin to describe how unsatisfying Avatar was. Cliched story, over-exposition (aka idiot lectures), bad dialogue, numbing amounts of pathos, bad to non-existent character development or exploration of their relationships... I can't even begin to describe how unsatisfying Avatar was. Cliched story, over-exposition (aka idiot lectures), bad dialogue, numbing amounts of pathos, bad to non-existent character development or exploration of their relationships... If you are only in for the sweet CG then this is you're movie. But if you value a decent story avoid Avatar.… Expand

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EvanCDec 30, 2009

The reviews seem to go for 10 or 0. Ok its got a 1 dimensional plot and acting, but its a blockbuster spectacular. Like it or not its moved cinema on technology and is the first story to use 3d to create a real world. Its the next stage up The reviews seem to go for 10 or 0. Ok its got a 1 dimensional plot and acting, but its a blockbuster spectacular. Like it or not its moved cinema on technology and is the first story to use 3d to create a real world. Its the next stage up in visuals and special effects that can hopefully be built on in the future to make some classic films. Nothing that you read about Avatar means much, it has to be seen to be believe. The charecters and story are forgettable but WOW its cool. And it does feel quite emotional even if its simple and even stupid at times.… Expand

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BenjBJan 11, 2010

I can't understand how this movie got its high ratings. With any movie experience, the Story is completely predictable and dull. But it deserves 3 points for the great visuals.

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ClourenceWJan 11, 2010

I loved this movie. The 3-D could've been better, put it still is action packed!

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DerrickMJan 13, 2010

It is a beautiful looking movie, and overall it is probably one of the best sci-fi movies in a very long time.

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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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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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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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JonathanL.Jan 17, 2010

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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