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  Written December 18, 2009

  AVATAR. Grade: A-average (Based on advance VIP preview - Fri. Aug. 21 and Thurs. Dec. 17)

  by MOVIES REVIEWER

  AVATAR was directed by James Cameron, and stars Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, etc.
  
  With a production budget of over $237 million(plus $150 million in marketing/promotion), the production quality is FIRST-RATE!
  I was in awe with the spectacularly computer-generated world(moon) of Pandora. The realistic-looking world-scapes had me transfixed plus combining that with the EXCELLENT cinematography by Mauro Fiore and 3D with tremendous depth, Pandora truly came ALIVE!
  I was mesmerized by the bio-luminescent night-time flora and fauna - a veritable fairy-land of soft glow and breath-taking lights. I must have hurt my jaw as it dropped and hit the floor. The banshee flights = exhilarating!
  
  However, the average plot begged for improvement. That, and the fact that the characters are basically one-dimensional - these were the only drawbacks.
  
  VERDICT:
  James Cameron delivered a spectacular gorgeous action-packed spectacle.

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  Written December 19, 2009

  What I Saw At The Revolution

  by dpersons

  Avatar is simply the most revolutionary, creative, stunning film I have ever seen. Cameron has once again created something that has never been done before, but unlike many of his other efforts, this film has the story to go with the effects. And the effects in Avatar are the most revolutionary since The Jazz Singer introduced sound and Star Wars introduced special effects in the way those two films did. This is what ALL movies will look like in a few years. What Cameron has done is nothing less than recreate the medium in a single film. It is that good. The effects are seamless, the 3-D (finally) is not gimmicky but rather stunningly done, and the story is a good one as well. 3-D in the past has reeked of "see what we can do with 3-D!" This film is smooth.If you want to say that you were there when the revolutionary new period in films began, go see Avatar. It is absolutely, indescribably stunning and the best of Cameron's career - or anyone else's. It is an instant masterpiece. GO!

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  Written December 21, 2009

  Avatar was amazing!!!

  by erickmiller

  Amazing. Seriously incredible... blew my mind. I was a child again, on another planet, lost in the suspension of disbelief. CG was impeccable. Story was epic.
  
  I knew from the onset that I'd regret turning down going to NZ (I was stuck in LA) to work on it 3yrs ago, but this film was even better than I ever anticipated.
  
  Great, fantastic, astounding work to all my friends, and everyone involved!!!!

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  Written January 1, 2010

  Avatar 3D

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  Overall, I really liked it. The plot is rather predictable with MANY heavy-handed foreshadowings. It is a rather typical western with aliens playing natives and space-marines are the Cavalry. Visually, it was amazing. If you have a sweet HD home theater with 3D capability, I suppose you could wait till Blu-Ray.
  My wife felt the 3D was something of a waste as they didn't pull any 'in your face' style effects. I assume they didn't want to be cheap and go the way of old 50's 3D flicks. I felt the 3D added a real feeling of depth and reality.
  
  I felt it was worth $13.

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  Written January 1, 2010

  Avatar

  by boonedadb

  This movie was terrific especially in 3D. It will be a classic. What a rush!

  • 8 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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  Written March 8, 2010

  3D REVIEW/COMPARE on NON-IMAX screen - bottom line 3d good but seat placement important

  by frenchyyyyy

  This was my 2nd viewing of the movie. 1st saw this in the standard format. The 2nd time in 3D. Same size movie screen, stadium seating and I sat slightly to the right second row from the back. The theater was approximately 70% full. The only difference on the 2 viewings was the 3D component.
  
  The 3d was good and after about 30 min. into the movie I 'forgot' that I was viewing it in 3D. I did not feel that I was 'part' of the movie. This I am fairly certain to my viewing placement. Friends of mine have stated that they felt ?enveloped? when viewing in IMAX 3D. Here is what I feel is the reason for the difference, though it may be obvious to some.
  I sat to far back from the screen. When a 3d element came out at me I could not help notice when it was near a screen edge the image would be clipped. So 3D dragon coming out at me, but missing half a wing.
  
  Sit center and as close as possible that peripheral vision barley sees the edges of the screen. Front row? probably not.

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  Written December 18, 2009

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    Beautiful New World, amazing effects

  by chimac

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  Written January 12, 2010

  The most STUNNING part of this movie might suprise you

  by Honest Feedback

  I was disappointed in James Cameron's lack of vision for this movie and the sub-par imagery. It was like 1980's special effects all over again. And I wasnt too fond of the product placement either, all the condom ads got to be a bit much, but still the 3 hours went by relatively quickly, I was able to complete 30 full rounds of Kaboom! on my blackberry. The thing that took me by suprise and the part I enjoyed the most were the mimes at the front of the stage re-enacting the script using hand gestures and sign language, i dont understand sign language but i dont speak french either so its pretty much the same thing.

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  Written December 29, 2009

  Avatar in Digital 3D.

  by rjfeher

  Excellent movie. The story line was great as were the characters. But best of all was the cinematography. With the 3-D glasses it was like you were actually a part of the movie. Fantastic -- nothing like the old 3-D movies. Even the 3-D glasses were top rate. Good film for the whole family, but very small children might be scared of some of the animals/creatures in the film.
  
  The only part of the movie I didn't like was the sound level -- too loud.

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  Written December 23, 2009

  Avatar

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  One word: SPECTACULAR!!!!!! This movie is amazing. the 3D experiance really makes a difference. the Specs are wonderful. i got chills and i laughed and i cried. this movie is definatly a top 5 for me. This is a great movie overall!

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• Must Go!
  Written December 18, 2009

  Flecha

  by FLECHA2378

  An amazing cinematic experience. Don't believe the critics about poor character development, theme worn plot, or bad screenplay. If you want Shakespearean iambic pentameter go see a play. I loved (and hated) the characters, the plot moved seamlessly though the story arc, and the dialogue was perfect for every scene given the characters and what needed to be said. Now if I have to tell you what I thought of the visuals, I don't think you're very perceptive.

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• Must Go!
  Written January 3, 2010

  THE BEST MOVIE SINCE STAR WARS

  by bobp100

  I can not find a word to describe this movie! I was in awe the whole time. It was a bit violent at times,but only where it was needed. there also was a bit of sexual themes to it but still appropriate for most people over 10. Over all it was the best movie i have seen in a long time. It is a must see.
  The only problem was that for some reason i could not buy the tickets online so i had to go early. When i got there the imax was sold out along with the 2d version. There was a 3d version open in three hours. we went and got something to eat and ended up a hour early and man the theater was packed If you can't buy online get there Two hours early.

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  Written December 19, 2009

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    A Whole New Movie Experience

  by case843

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• Oh No!
  Written December 27, 2009

  boring dialogue? IT'S TRYING to paint a picture of YOU! and most of us

  by heyisforhumans

  I keep seeing these bad reviews because the plot is too predictable or people think that this is propaganda or anti-military.
  
  Fact is it's not about some deep plot to thrill our numbed minds. It's a simple story that gets played out in real life over and over and over again that so few people ever pay attention to anymore. It's about consciousness of what's around us... what's happened and how we came to be. It's a not supposed to be revolutionary.
  
  It's a mirror into our society and our lives. A lot of people don't want to admit it. They want to acknowledge the sacrifices of our armed forces, which can hit quite at home. This movie isn't trying to negate honorable things.
  
  It's good to have heart towards people that are out there, and it's good to have a strong character. People are forgetting the mystery and beauty in life beyond their dead marriages. What happened to the innocent in us? Has something made it go away? Pressed to forget? We have changed - reactionaries?

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• Oh No!
  Written January 4, 2010

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    Fern_Gully Plus_Smurfs_&_Matrix Equals Liberal_Propaganda for_SHEEPLE_YIKES!

  by getwired

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