When I saw the first preview for Avatar, James Cameron's first movie since Titanic, I thought it looked terrible and was certain no amount of hype would entice people to go see some film about a bunch of giant blue aliens and their epic-looking battle against what looked like robots, dinosaurs, and humans. But then the reviews came in from usually reputable critics, and even some friends of mine were impressed.
I couldn't believe this was possible so I had to investigate. I was even a little less thrilled to see the film when I realized it was in 3D and the ticket was more because of the cost of the glasses. The stakes were getting higher for this movie exponentially by the emptying of my wallet.
Go and see Avatar. For real.
It is by no means an Oscar-dominating movie, but it will blow your mind. If you have the option of seeing the 3D version, do it. The magic of the animation and the mysticism of the story are enhanced tremendously by donning these glasses.
The story, while not over-complicated, is both timely and captivating. A scientist researching life on the planet of Pandora dies and his paraplegic twin brother, an injured marine name Jake Sully, is asked to take his place because of their identical DNA. Electronically linking to a biologically manufactured alien-body, resembling the native Na'vi. Over a course of three months Sully befriends and learns from the Na'vi and is then asked by the military to betray them for the sake of the humans' wish to mine for a particular mineral in the ground.
Taking on social commentary - the environment, eminent domain, racism, and power - without being preachy, the movie will have you on the edge of your seat the entire time. Or off it occasionally if you're wearing the 3D specs!
Sergio del Limonar
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