Cameron's latest epic doesn't fall short of proving he is more capable at still making masterpieces which will amaze.

Rating: 8/10 (3 January 2010)

Yes James Cameron's done it again, gripped the world in a matter of days with another blockbuster of groundbreaking special effects which seem like they are years ahead of their time. Set in 2154 on Pandora we follow Jake Scully a wheelchair bound marine who is asked to take his twin brothers place for the Avatar programme. Admittedly Worthington doesn't particularly shine as Jake especially in the first part of the film where his acting seems to lack any emotion at the loss of his brother. Fortunately this isn't the case for the whole film; it develops dramatically when he becomes one of the local Na'vi people; portraying it brilliantly and convincingly throughout the rest of the film. The Na'vi mesmerise with such little effort and realism throughout the film and simply because they are more lifelike than anything ever seen on the cinema for such a long time, which is understandably why it was delayed for so long after being scripted since 1994 by Cameron. The sheer beauty and scale of his vision which he has depicted perfectly in the film is an overwhelming sight that flourishes gloriously for your eyes. The big and small details of Avatar such as the way the floor glows beneath their feet or the fact that they have their own unique culture seems to make everything about this film so lifelike and immersing to watch. Zoë Saldaña gives fantastic support as a local Na'vi who shows Sam what it means to be one of them, and oh boy do you wish you could be there with them. It's the most surreal, thrilling and downright gripping experiences of 2009. No it's unlikely to change cinema for you so that nothing will compare to it but it's a film unlike any other and a definite must see especially in 3D.