Deep, impactive story that has been presented beautifully

Rating: 10/10 (25 January 2010)

Avatar is an amazing film that shows the importance of peace, respect for other cultures, and care for the environment. The story may not be groundbreaking, but its setting and presentation makes wonders. We know the very similar story of Pocahontas, where a harmonious society was destroyed by the colonists. We know the story of the War on Terror ["We will fight terror with terror"] by an administration hungry for oil. Now, we see history repeating itself yet again, but this time on a foreign planet.
There has been immense hype regarding the 3D effects. While they are good, this motion picture is not a Universal Studios attraction. I feel today's 3D effects are not eye-popping enough to lure audiences by itself. What they do, however, is further enhance the story and contribute to the realization that this horrific possibility can definitely occur. You feel as if you are in this foreign world and empathize more for the native population. Even though this movie occurs far in the future, the movie's theme needs to be applied today, where we see terror all around us, where we see Mother Earth responding to mankind's ignorance and attempts to dominate Her.
Performances are great, and Horner's soundtrack is absolutely beautiful--a must have. Special effects are fantastic, and the new world and its creatures have been designed, built, and animated very creatively.