Genre:
Science-fiction
Directed
by: James Cameron
Cast:
Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang
Running
time: 161 minutes
Half-way through the 22nd Century,
Jack Sully, a former marine now confined to a wheelchair, joins a group of
scientists studying the Na’vi tribe, a group of blue-skinned humanoids living
on Pandora, a habitable moon, through the use of hybrids called avatars.
Alongside these scientists is the Resource Development Administration, with
Colonel Miles Quaritch at the head of its private security force, looking to
mine for a valuable mineral, even if it means getting rid of this Na’vi tribe.
When this film first came out, I never felt
compelled to join the masses that rushed to the theatres to see it. I knew it
was not my thing. Even since I was a boy, science was never really my cup of
tea, so I never really got into science-fiction, with the made-up jargon for
stuff that does not really exist. I am more of a down-to-earth, reality-based,
kind of guy.
That being said, I must give props to James
Cameron for this giant undertaking, a true tour de force. Even though it is not
my favorite genre, I cannot deny the absolute beauty of the visuals offered in
Avatar. The images and colors are so magnificent; it is a true thing of beauty.
The acting itself did not really matter, though there were some solid lines
here and there that made me laugh. This film also carries a very worthy
message.
So, while I don’t think I will ever care to
see this one again, I am glad I did so this once. A very beautifully-made film with
a good heart. It was too long for my taste, especially since it is an effort
for me to get into films of this genre. I am sure that, for some fans of
science-fiction, this might be the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Rating: «««
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