A breakthrough in filmmaking.

Rating: Null/10 (31 January 2011)

The last time we had a film that broke through moviegoers in terms of what was visual and what effected us was "Star Wars" back in 1977. Now,many years later, James Cameron has brought a film to the screen that serves its' purpose to moviegoers in such a way, I should say the art of film has started all over again.Technology isn't the only reason why "Avatar" will stand out as a classic. You may disagree with me if you want. Thats alright with me. All I am saying is that "Avatar" delivers what I think is new in the process in the art of filmmaking. It's going to happen. Every several years, there is bound to be a film that teaches us how we should feel about how film should work. "Avatar", technically and emotionally, is one of those films that accomplishes that in every way that I have seen. As I was watching "Avatar", my thoughts and focus weren't just on the visual effects although the visual effects were tremendously spectacular in every way. It received a well deserved Academy Award for it's effects and none of these effects could not be done several years ago.Now, with the proper technology, It seems that the art of filmmaking has evolved. "Avatar" is one of those films that belongs in the evolutionary process. I am going to be truthful here. The one film that will knock "Avatar" off the map is "2001: A Space Odyssey" which came out in 1968. Just because "Avatar" is not really on top, it doesn't mean that it does not deserves the recognition that it has been getting the past year. It goes right up there with films like "2001: A Space Odyssey" and Star Wars". "Avatar" widens your eyes. It's an unexpected look into a beautiful world of filmmaking. Several years from now, some director will make a film that will breakthrough moviegoers expectancies of whatever film they watch. "Avatar" did that. How many times have you seen a film like that? "Avatar" is not just a film. It's an experience that will be remembered by moviegoers for years to come.