Mixed feelings caused by the hype...

Rating: 8/10 (16 February 2010)

To be honest "Avatar" is the most perfect superficial movie. What do I mean? It looks exciting, feels exciting, but I couldn't generate a feeling for it.
I think "Avatar" is a must see movie mainly because it's a part of the history of cinema. The reason? the extreme hype it generated even after coming out in theaters.
I'm sure I was one of the last people to watch it on theaters (January 30th) and believe me, I had high expectations towards it because everybody talked about it.
The truth is that "Avatar" isn't by any means the best movie of all time, or even a film that should change your life or cinema overall.
Sure, it's a movie that will out stand you with it's spectacular, amazing F/X. I can't think of any other movie with such powerful images and atmosphere. I mean, the world created for the movie is taken from dreams or something similar. Also, the Na'vi lifestyle is beyond fantasy and I give credit for the writers.
The main problem in my opinion is the lack of a strong plot. Sure, there's a message towards our planet and how we take care of it's natural resources and all the political correctness; but in terms of creativity I don't think the film gives us enough.
Sure, I cared for the main characters and their situations but the plot didn't thrill me by any means.
There's plenty of action, emotional speeches, dialogs, etc. But the movie focuses way too much on the exterior and leaves behind the plot.
Sam Worthington is the new action hero and I second it. He's good looking, he acts very well, and truly delivers "passion" in his scenes.
Zoe Saldana is extremely hot and delivers a fine performance although we only see her Avatar. Sigourney Weaver is amazing as always. Stephen Lang delivers enough badass lines, scenes, and more to be considered one of the most hated characters in recent film history. Too bad I didn't care for him in the end. Giovanni Ribisi does his thing just OK and Michelle Rodriguez is just way too hot. Her cleavage stole my attention several times.
The score is great, fantastic. A new epic in all the sense of the word. "Avatar" is truly one of the most spectacular movies ever made. That's it.