The truth about Avatar

Rating: 8/10 (2 January 2010)

You have to be objective. First of all, Cameron invented the 3D cameras involved in the making of the movie. Add to this that he had been waiting years to do the film, because of the technology he needed. And they also created a new kind of motion capture system. All of this tells you something: You have to watch the film in a High Definition 3D cinema! It wouldn't be fair to judge it other way. That is what the whole movie is about; it's a ride, to feel for a moment that you are actually IN that marvelous land that is Pandora. And here is were the movie completely succeeds. All the fuzz that says "you have to watch the film to really experience what it is", that is true. You can't imagine how magical it is. IT IS A COMPLETELY NEW EXPERIENCE... But it doesn't last forever. It's true that this story has been told many times, but that's not the problem. There are hundreds of great films that don't have an original story, but they have original (or better) ways to present it. The problem with Avatar is that it's stuck to the worst clichés. It is not the repeated story, it's the repeated scenes. A whole phrase that you can actually think before the character says it. And I really liked the whole pro nature message and the anti USA invading countries thing... but it's too obvious and it doesn't make you think about it.
* So, is this a breakthrough movie of revolutionary film making? YES * A must watch? YES! No doubt * A movie that will make me think? NOT THAT MUCH * A great film like The Godfather or even Terminator? Mhmmm... NO
It's a mixed bag of bitter sweetness but very enjoyable and, for many moments, just magical.
8.5 out of 10