I saw Avatar over the weekend, and there seems to be a fairly big divide on this movie. My 2 cents: it was a decent way to spend two and a half hours.
The dialogue was for the most part uncomfortably bad, most of the characters were completely flat, and much of the acting was awful (Giovanni Ribisi, you're better than that!). But arguably, a thought-provoking plot and well-rounded story was never what this movie intended to do. They set out to make a visually stunning experience, and sure, they did that. It's certainly a testament to the imagination, technology, and money they had at their disposal.
Call me old fashioned, but at a certain point it ceases to be a cinematic feat to dazzle the audience with great CGI. A lot of the classic elements that should be the foundation of a good film fell by the wayside, and you're left with a beautiful but unsubstantial viewing experience.
Sure, go see it, and enjoy the landscapes and fantastic creatures, but don't expect much more. And if you want to see the whole xenophobia plot done right, go watch this movie!
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