James Cameron + Sci-fi + 3D = Manna from heaven!

Rating: Null/10 (14 February 2010)

I remember the day walking out of the cinema hall after watching "The Abyss", I was swept off my feet literally. For days I used to discuss about the Underwater Flying Objects & CGI with my friends. The same happened after watching Terminator II. The rules were redefined and a new benchmark was set. When the VHS got out, I grabbed at the first available opportunity and must have watched the both innumerable times.
At the risk of being repetitive, "Avataar" was featured in Top-10 Unproduced scripts for about a decade. I had almost given up hope of being translated to screen. And with James Cameron enjoying his self- imposed exile, the wings of hopes barely twitched. So when "Avataar" was announced with James Cameron returning to his favourite terrain, the emotion was akin Archimedes "Eureka!". And topping up with 3D, it couldn't get any better. I waited for the release with bated breath.
So does he managed to pull off another spectacular feat yet again? The answer is a big YES! The creation and depiction of the Pandora is the key differentiator. It is a visual delight, literally feast for eyes. You would get engrossed, fall in love with it to the extent that you don't want to return to reality.
The social message about the environment which James Cameron has touch- based at a superficial level in "The Abyss" takes precedence in "Avataar" and perhaps it is the right time to address the subject. The way the message is conveyed is quite subtle and surreal. The ending got a bit over-the-top on the melodrama though.
When will be the next time James Cameron will WOW us again. That will be a million dollar question! Until then we should be eternal grateful to him for setting the bar at a new high.
PS: Be rest assured when the DVD is released, it going to be another record breaking event.