From a movie-goer who wanted to hate the movie, I must say: Avatar is Extraordinary.

Rating: 8/10 (18 December 2009)

I wanted to hate this movie. I was a skeptic. Mind-blowing? Please. Film-changing? Gotta be kidding me. Trailers were cool. Looked like a fun action movie. Then I saw the Avatar clip, "Jake Learns." It was there that I heard James Horner's music truly blend in with the environment, and saw the chemistry between Neytiri (Saldana) and Jake Sully (Worthington), I truly became excited for the film.
I went to the midnight screening last night (12/17, 11:59). The film was extraordinary. It's my favorite movie. I've never had a singular favorite movie, it's always been a tie between a few. No, Avatar is my favorite movie. I've also never had a movie change the way I think before, like Avatar has. Earth just looks so...dull now. I know that's terrible to say, but man, that movie spoiled me. The effects. Don't even get me started on effects. Cameron has proved that CGI isn't just for explosions and action, but can create in-depth characters that you truly care for. There is one shot in the film (Not a spoiler) where Jake, on top of a floating rock miles in the air, jumps off and grabs a vine. That shot grabbed my stomach and didn't let go.
Avatar really isn't a movie. A more accurate term would be an experience. You don't go *see* Avatar at the movies...you really just go *to* Avatar.