Good Movie - but some flaws

Rating: 6/10 (4 January 2010)

I saw the movie in a 3D Cinema. It was great. The slow calm start was perfect to get used to the 3D. Without the 3D i would call the start a little bit too slow.
Some Characters do not convince me. There are some scenes with Jake ... they don't convince me at all. I don't accept Jake in his role. Neytiri on the other hand did a great performance! And some minor roles plays great well!
The story is one of the most important parts of a good film. The basic element of a good story can be simple. But the accents have to be well placed. The story has to catch me and giving me the feeling: Hey, that is great! The story of Avatar do not (!) catch me at all. It is straight forward, nothing unexpected, nothing new, nothing great. To give the story some credits: They took proved elements and put them together fine. But that's it, just proved 100times seen stuff.
Another aspect: I like science fiction movies and literature. Read many books, seen many movies. But somehow this is not sci-fi. I don't need the tech-speaking of star trek or the space battle of battlestar galactica. But a movie that far in the future, were remote controlled bodies are possible should have a little bit more sci-fi feeling. Sometimes it feels more like an Indian movie then a future movie.
The action is great. Damn good scenes. But the actions is not thrilling my brain. Again to straight forward. I loved the action of Matrix, Lord of the Rings, old Star Wars or Terminator 2. Avatar is not top in this category, but quiet good. And the special effects are beautiful! (Sometimes too much color ^^)
My conclusion is: It is a easy main stream movie. You can go in the cinema (hopefully 3D cinema) and enjoy the show. You will like it. Everyone will like it. Maybe you will be caught and think: Wow. But don't look to close to the story or the characters, just watch the show.