A visual orgasm

Rating: 6/10 (29 November 2010)

Before reading this review you should note that I love this movie and that it's probably the future of film making.
The movie is about Jake Sully a young crippled man that arrives to the planet of the Na'vi. There he gets put into a machine and becomes a Na'vi at day and a human at night. His assignment is to win the na'vi trust. Starting to sound familiar? Maybe not. But if you have seen Pocahontas they're very much alike.... On the other hand this movie was an amazing experience when I saw it in IMAX 3D. It's an amazing visual experience but Avatar lacks a real story you don't leave the theater thinking "WOW! That was a great movie!" You leave it thinking "WOW! That was some great computer programing!" It makes me worry where the film industry is going. We are seeing pointless movies like these being released and making millions all the time! Have people forget what films are about? For me they are about life lessons, a great movie should leave an impact and really make you think about a thing or two. It should make you cry, laugh and make you feel relieved. Avatar has none of this and that's why it gets a 7 from me. Poor story great visuals and just OK character development. Go watch a classic like Forrest Gump or The Shawshank Redemption.