Review of Avatar

Rating: 10/10 (22 September 2011)

Out of your World Experience The movie Avatar is one of the most exhilarating action, adventure, science fiction, and thriller films I have ever seen. From the remarkable cinematography, to the astounding abilities of the cartoonists who drew the characters for the animation in the film, to the idea of the movie itself, this film is able to capture the audience's attention for the entire length of the movie. You tear up right from the get go when Jake Sully's (Sam Worthington) brother dies and he takes his brothers spot in the quest to live on Pandora. If you are into unique characters from another world, this film is for you.
The cinematography by Mauro Fiore in this movie is indescribable it is so good. You are able to venture to the Hallelujah Mountains which take your breath away upon first glance. You are brought into this other world, where you could go walk up the Hallelujah Mountains with the Mountain Banshees (unless you're scared of heights or Banshees). The cinematographer also brings you to the intricate sight of the "Home Tree". Home tree, as shown in the movie, is very elaborate. Its intimacy is how you would describe a human brain, as stated by Sigourney Weaver, know in the movie as Grace (teacher of the people), with millions upon millions of connections and energy throughout the entire world of Pandora. The overall picture quality is unimaginable. You think Pandora is alive, that it is real through the energy seen on screen.
The characters in this film are a living breathing creature, well at least that's what it looks like when you watch the film. Josie Astacio did an incredible job showing the avatars. Her creativity drawing the avatar was shown when the avatar's hair was able to connect to everything. She related the hair to the connection that everything has with everything on Pandora. The avatar itself is entertaining to look at and watch, so you will have something entertaining you the entire movie. The avatar is drawn to the utmost detail that they really do look real and alive. They make you want to be an avatar! The idea of this movie has been cooking in the director's mind for fifteen years. The script for the film has been ready just as long, but the technology to make the movie wasn't quite caught up with James Cameron's creativity. Now that technology is able to finally produce the movie you are able to enjoy the exceptional creativity of Cameron. The movie shows you things you would never imagine. The intimate connection between a "human" and an animal, the Home Tree being central to the entire village, or humans working so closely to another type of being, are things one would never think of. This movie, being so unique creates a persona that makes you feel enlightened as you walk out of the theater, knowing that then, you are a part of a whole other new world. The film will challenge you to think of what it would be like to be in situations explained in the movie and if Pandora was actually another world somewhere out in our universe.
This movie is unlike any movie I have ever seen. If you want to see a very interesting and thought provoking movie, Avatar is for you. All in all I would give this movie five stars. It was the best movie I have ever seen! I would go out and spend more money just to watch this movie again. After watching it you will want to go watch it again to make sure you had the best possible experience.