James Cameron has managed to amaze us yet again after more than 10 years with this visually spectacular, incredibly cliche and yet somehow clasic storyline.
So this time our protagonist, Jake Sully is a cripple ex-Marine who takes the place of his dead twin in the avatar program. His job is to befriend the blue skinned race of native people known as the Na'vi and convince them to move from Hometree with diplomacy...or the military will simply blast them away because the Na'vi live on top of the largest mineral reserve there is.
Things are not as easy as it looks as the Na'vi aren't too keen on moving. But after seeing him tarzan-ing around in his blue hyper-active body, it’s clear that he’s never going back to that crippled pasty body of his.
Jake is taken in by one tribe where Neytiri, reluctantly has to teach him the ways of the people. The Na'vi have a saying, "I see you," which goes beyond the visual. It means I see into you and know your heart. As usual our fated couple would fall in love along the way which is bad because she already has a fiance. *Cliche must have no.1, forbidden lovebirds - check* (this is so like pocahontus)
Jake finds himself torn between two worlds when his cover is blown. War breaks out between the two sides *major catastrophy - check*. Eventually Jake becomes drawn in by the natives and begins to question whose side he should be on: with the humans, where he would remain...well a cripple, or with the Na'vi, where he can make a difference. *Cliche no.3 the life changing choice*
That said, the visuals are undeniably amazing. There is not once where you ever thought that it looks fake. The moon of Pandora is brought to life with such lifelike clarity. The details of every plant, every creature are simply astonishing and a wonder to behold. It may be the most beautiful movie I’ve ever seen.
As stunning as Avatar is to look at, there is a strong message throughout the whole film about the importance of preserving the planet and peace and goodwill towards all creatures. To sum it up, this is just one of the best movies ever!!
Verdict: 8.2
Additional review by kuro-hime
Ok, James Cameron made a huge comeback with this movie. Looks like he haven't lost his director touch yet. Well, James Cameron movies has always been different & long.
The story plot of this movie is pretty interesting but it's slightly cliche. It's one of those environmental message movie. And like usual, the main character is somehow the chosen one by the Na'vi, falls in love with a Na'vi and makes a life changing decision-Either he betrays humans or he betrays the Na'vi. But overall the plot was pretty good & engaging.
But somehow, the message that James Cameron portrayed in this movie makes a lot of sense. From the environment all the way to the energy flow. So in a way, this movie opens your eyes.
The graphic...let's talk about the graphic. It's done pretty good & it's pretty believable. It's not one of those lame CGI that you know it's fake. Pandora has a very lovely forest. And the Na'vi looked pretty real.
So I think this movie was really good. I recommend it. (hoho, my first recommended movie) I rate this movie 4 stars. Good job, James Cameron. It was a pretty awesome movie.
