A great movie in the finest cinematic tradition

Rating: 8/10 (1 January 2010)

The first thing that popped into my brain while watching this film was how much it reminded me of Jurassic Park. When you first arrive on Pandora with the main character, the visuals are simply stunning, very reminiscent of Jurassic Park, another film which raised the bar for special effects in the industry. Film has come a long way since then, and James Cameron has created a whole new animal with Avatar. But don't just look for great special effects and stunning visuals when you go see this movie. The story, while not soul-moving, is still a compelling and well-told tale that will stick with you. The only fault I found with this film is the occasional lapse in dialogue from the good to the cheesy. This occurs only occasionally and is not a glaring fault. That's all I can really say. I saw this movie in 3D and would gladly see it again, hopefully in IMAX 3D. It is well worth the money you burn to see it in the theaters, though. I am usually one to wait for films to come out on DVD or Blu-Ray, but not this one. I will certainly buy it when it comes out, yet I know that even my HD TV with Blu-Ray won't come close to doing this film justice. A definite must see.