Avatar: A cinematic milestone (In production, not story)

Rating: 7/10 (16 February 2010)

I was expecting great things when I saw this movie. Cameron was working on this movie for 10+ years before its release in theatres. Great things I saw. A good movie shines in many of its categories including acting, cinematography, writing, and story.
The cinematograophy, art direction, and effects were what made this movie for me. I respect cameron's patience in working on this film.
The acting wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing. Sam Worthington (like any rising star) still has a way to go. I expect bigger and better things from him in the future. Sigourney weaver did her part as did ribisi and the military general (cant remember his name).
The writing and story was what everyone overlooks. It was cliché. A good message, yet i felt like it was an anachronistic performance of pocahontas or ferngully. Greed was a huge theme in the film and it was shoved down the throats of many corporations and others who sacrifice beauty for money. Its all about the benjamins (which is why this film will win best picture) and this film did a good job showing it, yet only took it a step further through the way it was presented: the animation, not through the srcipt or general story.
In no way do i think it deserves an Oscar because it lacks in a fair amount of categories. Regardless, its a cinematic experience in terms of its visuals. 6.5 of 10 (I round up).