Definitely does not live up to the hype.

Rating: 6/10 (18 January 2010)

I gave it a 6 out of 10 only because of the amazing special effects, the visuals, and the 3D. The film is only worth seeing on the big screen in 3D. The story is by no means original. It is basically a cross between "Dances With Wolves" and "Dune." First (the Dune story), they go to the planet to mine one of the rarest elements in the universe. The main character then befriends the inhabitants and leads them into war against the invaders. Second (Dances With Wolves), a soldier becomes friends with the Indians (Avatar aliens ride horses, shoot bows and arrows, and are "at one with nature"), becomes one of them, and leads them to victory against his own people. Then there is the "evil corporation" element from another Cameron film "Aliens." This film was definitely a little too "politically correct."