This a good movie, not a perfect movie.

Rating: 8/10 (5 January 2010)

I just want to write a quick critique of this movie, and get out of your hair.
I indeed liked this movie. The graphics, the soundtrack, the Sigourney Weaver, what's not to like? Answer: the 3 hour time frame in which the story stagnates. (i'm not sure if "stagnates" is a word, but imagine the term stagnant becoming a verb). It's great that the movie takes place over the period of weeks and months, but good lord, I felt like i was in the theater for weeks and months too. This movie receives a very solid four out of five stars or an 80% lovingly entertained vote from me. BUT; that's what it is. It's entertainment. This movie is not the "greatest film in the last 30 years, etc." It's an incredible testament to the innovation of Mr. Cameron, and the overall point of technological advancement we've reached in todays world. However; the most noticeable missing component in this movie is progression.
So soft on the eyes, and equally as soft on the mind. For something to gain such notoriety, in such a short period of time, is also a testament to how little we Americans want to be challenged mentally by our cinema.
*GO watch this movie, judge for yourself, and let me know if you think it's a fantastic 3-D version of Ferngully, like I did.