Great Cinematic Experience

Rating: 9/10 (28 December 2009)

Like many others I went with a lot of expectations to see this film. As far as visual effects go I was not disappointed, in fact I got far more that I expected. Stupifyingly stunningly spectacularly the film pulls you in and allows you to immerse yourself into this strange distant world. Very enjoyable ride. However, the story is somewhat predictable, anybody know Karl May's Winnetou? Essentially the same storyline except for the stunning finale which did not come unexpected though. And now for story telling... yikes.. are the audiences really this dumb? Do you really have to have a narrator spoil the joy of discovering the background, the joy of being wrong and to discover the truth? I'm hoping this is a case of Theatrical vs Director's cut akin to "Blade Runner"... Its not like James Cameron is a bad story teller, just look at "Titanic". But he might have had to back down to studio execs and test audiences similar to what he had to do with "The Abyss". Also there the Director's cut was a bazillion times better. Here is hoping that there will be a theatrical release of the Director's cut or that I'll be able to afford a 60 inch 3D TV set to enjoy it at home. So, in summary, a must see in the movies. Even several times. You won't regret it. But make sure you watch the Director's cut when it comes out too.