Titanic meets Ferngully

Rating: 7/10 (1 February 2010)

Heres the deal. If you're going to be entertained, than you will be. The movie is far from a disappointment in the special effects aspect. However unless you're in a hallucinogenic haze the discovery of a deeper meaning, or an original idea, will end more tragically than the films attempt of delivery. The symbolism and meaning to the movie is very Cliché'. James Cameron is a very good "end of the world" tragedy style writer but this movie was you're stereotypical tragedy. It had all the ailments of a "blockbuster" hit with a love story, a predictable twist, and an even more predictable conclusion with a hint of over-used moralistic fiber. I found myself halfway through movie wondering when it was going to come to a point. I assumed with all the prestigious reviews there might be something more to it than special effects. Unfortunately I was wrong. This movie is a typical James Cameron movie and I should have guessed that going into it. Nevertheless, I gave him the benefit of the doubt after reading all the reviews. How can 7 weeks in a row of #1 box office hit be wrong? This movie was designed for a an amateur movie watcher demographic with an age range from 12-15.
I am not putting this movie down in anyway. I am simply stating that if you are going to this movie to see more than special effects you should probably stay home and rent Ferngully, same message in half the time. Certainly not for its plethora of originality, I still give this film a 7 out 10 for its stunning effects and the obvious hard work and vision that went into creating the film.