Why so much Hype? Nothing too Special except for good visual effects!!!

Rating: 9/10 (28 December 2009)

Went to go see Avatar today in 3D. Honestly it is definitely being overrated because I felt it had great potential but it lacked in the storyline too much. And it was extensively long. I am a huuuge Sci-Fi fan, and by far the movies like Pandorum, with Denis Quaid, and District 9 were the best Sci-Fi movies of this year, Not Avatar. Although the visual effects of the Pandorum wasn't the best but it had a really strong storyline. But District 9 had a excellent storyline and a great visual effects. Avatar on the other hand had good visual effects but not impressive storyline at all. Basically it was cartoon 3D made creatures mixed with humans. The only thing is that the director used a lot of Lumna filter in the whole movie, which made everything glow too much.
If you closely watch District 9, you will clearly realize the magnificent details of the Aliens. It felt so real watching District 9. But Avatar seemed really fake. My friend just bought the PS3 game of Avatar, and trust me it looks exactly the same as movie effects. So my point is, its basically has graphics like a video game, only little more sharper.
If I were you, I would save that $15 ticket, and rather wait for a better Sci-Fi movie. I have high hopes for Clash of Titans, hopefully its not as disappointing as this one was.