Zac Marshall (avatar)

Rating: Null/10 (16 September 2011)

A Movie to be Reconed With
When i went to watch the movie Avatar I walked in not really knowing what to expect. I wasn't sure if it would live up to the hype that everyone I had talked to it about said. I mean it was like a three hundred million dollar film. How could you mess that up?
You can't! This film is absolutely amazing! it blew me away. James Cameron is an absolute genius; he really knows how spend three hundred million. He quieted anyone that doubted this film by simply delivering an outstanding film. The graphics, the acting, OK everything about this film is just amazing.
The movie is set in the year 2154, It involves a U.S. Armed Forces mission to a new-found earth-like planet (Pandora). This new world has a very high of a certain mineral that earth desperately needs. This mission uses ex-military mercenaries to attack and conquer the local inhabitants of Pandora, the Na'vi. The Na'vi are very tall in fact about 12 feet. They are also blue skinned and golden-eyed. They are a creature with an amazingly athletic build and very strong. An average human would absolutely stand no chance against one. Not only because a human can't breathe on Pandora without proper equipment. But, because of their tremendous strength and the fact that their bones are reinforced by naturally occurring carbon.
I think that the reason for calling this planet Pandora is because when they discover it, it was like opening Pandora's box. This plane it new and exciting. Its is so exciting and mind-blowing.
To help the humans do this mission they invent a Na'vi look alike called an Avatar. Which are made from human and Na'vi DNA. They are grown in these huge tanks and the actually look like the humans they take the DNA from. They control the Avatars by using this machine that connects the minds of the humans and the Avatars. Thus giving the humans the ability rome and study this new world a lot safer.
This is so awesome for the hero, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), who is a paraplegic. When in the Avatar state Jake can run and walk again. They got Jake because his twin brother was killed. Who was actually supposed to control one of the Avatars for study purposes. But Jake was a ex-marine and was the next best thing for them. HIs payment for doing this duty was he will be given a surgery to roster his legs.
When Jake starts out on Pandora he is a good soldier. But when his life is saved by a native women he goes native.
The Na'vi live on this planet by knowing it very well and by living in harmony with nature. In this way and many others, to me they resemble Native Americans. like the Native Americans they tame the wild creatures they share the land with.In the scene where Jake is capturing one of these creature for his own is one of the best. Because of his shear desire to prove to th Na'vi tribe that he is worthy of their acceptance.
According to Roger Ebert "like Star Wars, Avatar employs a new generation o special effects." (rogerebert.com). I completely agree with this statement. When i was watching this film it just astonished me. It had a planet that was completely computer generated. With these amazing floating clouds-like land masses. Also with the awesome these awesome ships and machines that the humans use.
At 163 minutes it really doesn't feel to long it has great story lines. Also amazing fight scenes, with Jake joining the Na'vi in a fight for their lives and planet. Another thing is that this movie really pays attention to the small details.
According to a Washington Times journalist, "as far as the 3-D work, the steadicam, panoramic type shorts are beautiful." (washingtontimes.com).
So in conclusion I believe that this is an outstanding. i would highly recommend that you buy this movie and don't just go out and rent you need to own this movie, because you are going to want to watch it more than once.