Visually Stunning

Rating: 8/10 (20 July 2010)

Avatar is overall a very good movie that I would recommend to anyone. It's visually stunning; the special effects are amazing. The plot, though a bit cliché, is enjoyable. While it is similar to many stories, I liked it because it was relevant. Corporations going to war for resources is something that can be seen today, particularly in the Middle East. Now, the characters and script are the reason I give it an 8 instead of a 10. While the Neytiri character is quite believable, some of the other characters aren't as. For example, the main character, Jake Sully, stands in front of a creature and asks one of the scientists if he should run or not. A real person would have ran immediately. He got better as the story progressed. The Col. character has some pretty bad dialog, but it just makes you hate him more, and one has to wonder if it's no intentional. The character Michelle Rodriguez plays has very bad dialog, but she doesn't have a large role.
Overall, it's a great movie that is worth seeing.