Truly a wonderful picture

Rating: 10/10 (8 January 2010)

I saw Avatar today. It was as much a breakthrough in filming technique as Star Wars was in its day. Considering the level of CGI technology demonstrated in recent movies, this represents a considerable achievement. The conception, color, rendering, and form of the plants, animals, and landscapes are consistently breathtaking. Seeing it in a movie theater is like falling into a wonderland. That alone would have made Avatar a movie well worth watching. In addition, the plot is well thought out, tightly written, well acted, and compelling. Sigourney Weaver brings an understated passion to her roll. The two central characters are engaging and believable. Only the primary villain is somewhat two-dimensional. Every other major part showed depth and compassion that made this more than just a science fiction film with beautiful special effects. Another reviewer mentioned that it brought tears to his eyes. It had the same effect on me. The violence and language make this movie unsuitable for young children, but I highly recommend it for any adult capable of suspension of disbelief long enough to be enthralled.