Avatar Reviewed
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Avatar is about how the indigenous people of planet Pandora prevent a corporation from lining it’s pockets with a more precious than diamonds substance. The natives prevent the mining by simply existing there. It’s obvious through the narrative of the story that any negotiations have failed up to this point.
A limited amount of time remains before the mining equipment will reach the geological hot spot and this time is all that remains for negotiation.
We are introduced to Jake Sully, Marine, who has lost the use of his legs. He is asked by the evil corporation to replace his now dead brother by piloting his Avatar.
In the movie an Avatar is the body of one of the 8 ft natives controlled by a human, which allows for easier acceptance and the ultimate goal of infiltration in to the Alien population. It’s an opportunity for Jake to be useful again. He accepts. He soon encounters one of the locals (Neytiri) which leads to him being schooled in the ways of the Na’vi. He starts out only wanting anything that might be used to negotiate the relocation of the natives so that the path is cleared for mining.
Naturally, his sensibilities change as he gets to know the Na’vi, Neytiri, and the planet Pandora. You enjoy the ride from Jakes’ perspective. As you are introduced to each new set piece you can’t help but be wowed by the visuals.
Unlike the last 3 Star Wars movies and Superman movies … the computer effects are not simply there to look cool, they are there to introduce you to the World and they are very convincing. I guarantee you have never seen visuals like this before especially ones that contribute to the story like those in Avatar.
This is by no means a perfect movie. One way I gauge a movie is whether my wife, Tammy(aka ArmyHousehold6) , will like it. I’m stumped. I have a 50/50 chance of finishing this film with her on the sofa once it hits DVD. I think she would think it’s either weird or stupid.
I think she might think seeing 8 ft aliens for 2 and half hours is goofy no matter how convincing they are. Then again, I think she would enjoy the love story and the action. Some people may not like the typical evil corporation or a few lines of dialogue that will undoubtedly sound familiar from recent years.
I’m a conservative and I really enjoyed this film but I am a huge fan of director James Cameron. Ultimately, I honestly think you have to see the movie to see what the hubbub is about. I think the film may change cinema forever. It might very well be this generations’ Star Wars in its influence.
It shouldn’t have been the Superman movies but rather Many movies since the new Star wars. See below:
Unlike the last 3 Star Wars movies and many movies since the computer effects are not simply there to look cool they are there to introduce you to the World and they are convincing. I guarantee you have never seen visuals like this before especially ones that contribute to the story and bring you into the world like those in Avatar.
Sorry for horrible typing!