Not what it appears to be

Rating: 7/10 (13 March 2014)

Avatar. What can one say about this film that hasn't already been said? Probably not much, so I'll make this brief.
Is this the best film ever made? No. It certainly is not. Far from it, in fact.
The storyline is unoriginal and predictable, bordering on comical; the acting is stale, the script isn't worth the paper it's written on and even the score is lacklustre and uninspiring.
Yes, the special effects are mind-blowing, but amazing CGI alone does not make a good film. Cameron evidently blew the entire budget on CGI and then had to cobble together the rest of the film because he had no money left. All of which leaves me feeling that Avatar was all about making a killing, not making a really good movie.
Still, as far as good old-fashioned popcorn-cinema goes, this is about as good as it gets. 9 for CGI and 4 for the rest.
James Cameron - must try harder!