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Originally Posted by Dowly
Anywho, they said the visual side was cool, but the plot was filled with cliches and that the movie should've lasted for 1˝hrs instead of 3h.
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That's pretty close. The plot is nothing original, or extraordinary, you pretty much know where the story is going after the first ten minutes. Think Pocahantas + Cortez, with some hi-tech shock and awe (yeah, they used that phrase, innappropriately I might add. Always has to be some message to these films
). But on the plus side, the film delivers the story well. The world of Pandora is really, really a treat to watch and the effects are superb. Hey, you cannot visit strange new worlds without top notch CGI. CGI has come a long way and Avatar is an enjoyable film that showcases CGI better than any other I've seen. The natives live in harmony with nature with a subtle twist on the story (it is an alien world, of course) that gives the plot an essential kick. The action scenes and the accompanying effects are truly amazing. Sure, this is an old story but told in a dazzling new medium. Very much worth the $8 to see it.