Visually Appealing, Piece of Poop

Rating: 5/10 (7 January 2010)

Visually, 'Avatar' was one of the most remarkable movies to see in theaters and will be remembered in history because of that. James Cameron once again showed that with virtually a limitless budget he is capable of making something that will cause audiences to say 'wow.' But I urge viewers of this film to strip down the visual elements and see this movie for everything else, because I feel in all other elements it really falls short and does not deserve the praise it is getting. The story itself is one we have seen FAR too often, good vs. bad with the bad always taking just enough time to state their case and intentions at the end to have some 'unexpected' source on the good side sweep in and save the day. I for one have grown truly tired of the predictability of certain films and this film was a prime example of that. It had some promising elements, showing the potential for an inspiring spiritual meaning, as represented by the natural environment. However this promise was squashed and destroyed as the environment showed that when it comes down to it, it's ready to drop itself to the same level of greedy humanity -that is to fight back. If you want to see something in 3D, I'd consider seeing this film, but I wouldn't expect much from in any other respect. I'd say the movie 'Up' is a much wiser 3D choice.