During the car ride home from the local theater, I often find myself recalling the movie I have just seen. I remember my favorite explosions, the underlying themes, and the moments that give me that warm, happy feeling inside. In the Cinema is very similar to this, except everyone can see it — oh no!
Minor spoiler alert; I’ll do my best not to give anything away, but what seem trivial to me may be more important to others.
Avatar, directed by *James Cameron, is a fantastic movie with a message to match. While many critics say it shines only in its amazing visual effects, I say this is only the beginning.
James Cameron takes his viewers to the world of Pandora, where the native Na ‘vi dwell. Fantastical creatures and plants surround and immerse the audience; this is best experienced in 3D. Friendly and unfriendly beings alike will dazzle you with their realism and life.
The beauty of Pandora
Once you’ve caught your breathe, you may begin to notice the plot of Avatar. To avoid spoiling anything, I will suffice it to say this: You’ve heard this story before. While this may seem like a bad thing – critics will say so – I don’t see it that way. What movie or book doesn’t borrow from an already successful one? It’s almost unavoidable. Not only unavoidable, but wise. James Cameron makes a familiar storyline and adapts it to Pandora. Believe me, you will find yourself smiling when you realize “I knew that would happen, but not in that way.” Not to be too predictable, Avatar has a native trick or two to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.
Juliet? Romeo?
Avatar is anything but short on action. Viewers will find themselves wishing they had a rewind button; a certain scene keeps playing itself in my mind, even today. What you see will play with your emotions, throwing you from joy, to pity, to anger, and back again.
Nature prevails over modern technology
With only a few issues in dialogue, James Cameron’s Avatar receives a round of applause and an enthusiastic 9.5/10 from me. Trust me, you will want to see this one — in 3D if possible.
Pandora awaits
*James Cameron also directed the movies The Terminator (1984), Aliens (1986), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), and Titanic (1997)
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