Technically Great- movie So so

Rating: 6/10 (14 January 2010)

I have to say that Avatar was technically phenomenal. The CGI was great, the details were incredible and the 3D was not slap in the face blunt as are some others. No flashy tricks to try to get the audience- just added an extra dimension to the film.
Now for the Movie. Sorry but kind of disappointed. The story was old just a new location. But I can go for that. However the script was not well written. How many times can Zoe Saldana's character say Baby. And though I normally like her work a lot. Thought she was excellent in Star Trek. She was just not that good in this. Her grief scenes were overacted and just not believable.
Also- for James Cameron, the guy who brought us stingray aliens in the Abyss, the planet lacked imagination. I mean every animal and plant there could easily be traced back to plants and animals on earth. Didn't he even consider talking to a xenobiologist for ideas on what life could be like on another world.
I recommend seeing this for the technical aspects and a glimpse of films to come. However without all the technical tricks the movie just would not stand up. Sorry just one guys opinion.