Avatar was fantastic, in both meanings of the word.

Rating: 9/10 (18 December 2009)

Avatar was fantastic, in both meanings of the word.
It was a stunning piece of film making. It was full of wonder and magic; of detailed, creative vision and imagination; of good guys and bad guys; of visually stunning action and surprisingly touching moments; of exotic and other-worldly romance; of lessons that relate to real life --- and those that relate only to our dreams.
I saw it just two hours ago. Since it was such a fantasy, I don't know how long or how importantly it will stay with me. But while I was watching it, Avatar commanded my attention and imagination better than all but, at most, a handful of movies I have seen in the last two years.