" On the Planet Pandora, you can actually dream of becoming someone else "

Rating: 10/10 (24 April 2010)

In the magical world of director James Cameron, there lives a great genius. His repertoire of movies, lists some of Hollywood's most awesome cinematic adventures and this one will no doubt, crown all those fine achievements. In his ledger, are some astounding and certainly memorable films such as 'Apollo 13,' 'Abyss,' Titanic' and of course the futuristic 'Terminator.' All have made his name a household word. Here is yet another triumph for him and in this reviewer's opinion, his very best. The Movie is called " AVATAR " and even the name is mythic in nature. It's the story of a young wounded paraplegic Marine named Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) who volunteers to replace his twin brother and become an Avatar, on a supposedly scientific expedition under the direction of Dr. Grace Augustine (Sigourney Weaver). Her tasks is to study the rich Eco-system of the planet, searching for a rare material called Unobtainum. This unique material is the primary reason why Joel Moore (Norm Spellman) and his powerful business conglomerate have enlisted the military. The armed force is under the direction of Colonel Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang) a no nonsense, hard core officer who promises to destroy the indigenous population of the planet, if need be to secure the mining rights. Unaware of their destructive intentions, Jake's clandestine mission on the planet Pandora, is to integrated into the tribes and learn how the military can decimate them. However, Jake soon discovers, if he succeeds, he will become a willing participant in the outright slaughter and brutal murder of a spiritual and peaceful race. The entire movie is a trill ride of a lifetime. The planet Pandora contains a gigantic plethora of natural splendor, incredible vistas, wondrous mystical creatures and a cornucopia of lasting beauty which could only arise in the mind of James Cameron. With a superb supporting cast containing Zoe Saldana (The new Uhura of Star Trek), Laz Alonso and Wes Studi, I am not surprised it top the charts and won the highest honors as well as a world wide audience all of which will assure this film becomes a Classic for future generations. A remarkable milestone for all. Enthustically recommended for all audiences. *****