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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Avatar Movie Review


Avatar


Grade:  Special Effects - A
              Story - C+

OK...we finally got sucked in and went to see Avatar.  I've got a James Cameron aversion and I hate to feed his movie making machine, but I felt I needed to see it to at least check out the special effects.

And special effects they are.  The world of Pandora is amazingly real.  The improvements in the computer generated beings has evolved a lot since the days of Golum in the Lord of the Rings series.  The computer aspects are now invisible and the people of Pandora look like real people.

As for the story, it's basically Pochantas on steroids.  If anyone was surprised by any of the story line...now that would be a surprise.  Pretty predictable overall and I was a little disappointed with the obvious climatic battle scene.  At one point, I honestly expected the Ewoks to come out and trip the giant robots with ropes and logs.

Overall, well worth seeing for the special effects, but I truly will not be rooting for this movie to win the best movie Oscar.

UPDATE:  Feel free to disagree with me.  Honest, I can take it.
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  1. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comJanuary 24, 2010 at 11:47 PM

    My husband and kids really want to see that. I heard it had great special effects. Thanks for the review!

    XOXO
    Jen

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  2. KellySJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    I agree that the story was very predictable, however I loved Pandora! It was beautiful. Especially when they walked and the ground would glow. It was so pretty!

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  3. donnaJanuary 26, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    This is a movie I'll never be tempted to see, but Phillip and his family luved it.

    donna

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  4. MaryAnnJanuary 27, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    I'll agree it was not the most original plot, but what a unique way to tell the same 'love conquers all' story! And no subtitles - maybe that's why I liked it so much...

    MaryAnn

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  5. lindalouJanuary 27, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    Hey MaryAnn...you didn't notice the subtitles when they were speaking Pandorian?? Maybe you are better at reading them then you think.

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  6. WendyJanuary 28, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    DId you see it in 3D? Aren't they working on part 2?

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  7. lindalouJanuary 29, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Wendy,

    Yes, I saw it in 3D but not in the IMAX. The 3D was cool. Saw UP in 3D as well.
    I like the 3D experience. It's fun and kind of a novelty. They are working on another Shrek and it will be in 3D this time as well.

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