I must be the only one not overcome by 'hype-mania'

Rating: 7/10 (1 January 2010)

My verdict: YES it was good. YES the alien planet is outstanding. NO it was not amazing and NO it does not deserve the hype. 'Lord of The Rings' was just as outstanding.
As per all the other reviews; the storyline is very old. The acting is standard and the only reason to see this film is for the effects.
I would like to add something though and I feel it is important; don't bother with 3D unless you're going to the IMAX. I was expecting to be surrounded by this alien world and nothing EVER came out of the screen. The odd floaty bits that did were very blurred and the 3D was much crisper and INFINITELY better during 'The Final Destination'. I was extremely disappointed by this.
It wasn't the glasses as I swapped them part way through. It was just the film.
Also, much as I enjoyed seeing the alien planet, I get just as much enjoyment from watching our own amazing creatures on nature shows so I certainly wouldn't advise people to spend their hard earned money (and little time away from work with which to spend that money) on the 3D version of this film as it would be money wasted.
If you MUST be part of the hype then go to the IMAX. If you don't want to or can't then you're not really missing that much- just wait for the DVD. The planet will still look spectacular and if the film doesn't hold up as well on DVD then that is even more reason not to support films running on pure hype rather than overall quality (i.e. not just the effects).
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