Avatar: The Way of Water

I decided to rewatch the first Avatar last night before watching Avatar 2 and I am always in awe of how stunning the visuals are; it was a crowd-pleaser and more agreeable for the general audience. However, with the first Avatar, the story was basic and simple---it was rather forgettable. The thing is, the Avatar franchise has a simple story but it was told grandly. 'Avatar: The Way of Water' was a captivating visual feast, with every attempt beautifully framed via painstakingly flawless CGI, but the message about protecting your loved ones is not new to us, but it was ingenious. James Cameron's level of perfectionism translates to the audience; the details of every frame are precise and I can't help but wonder how on earth he has done that. It is the simple plot accompanied by such technical achievement that has always been the formula for almost all of Cameron's movies, not just Avatar. Simplicity is not a bad thing.

Just like in the first Avatar, characters are established a lot, and there is not much emotional attachment during the first half. However, the thrill and excitement peaked during the second act were worth it---This is the trick for most highly-budget films, they will entice you with visual and technical achievement, but the story is not that grand nor special for the audience to keep talking about it in the next 5 years. The Pandora world Cameron takes us to is excellent and magnificently conceptualized, but the story is missing the emotional draw that made this film a pretentious masterpiece. Though the visuals are still magnificent, it's difficult this time not to recognize the repetition of the story and the limited character arcs the movie presented. You will remember Avatar---aside from blue people---as a movie with impeccable and out-of-this-world visuals, but the story remains forgettable.

Some films are just pure escapism and sometimes that's what audiences need, and this is what Avatar 2 delivered. Avatar 2 doesn't necessarily check all those boxes to become a great film, but what it does right will offer viewers moments of astonishment, full-body immersion, and beauty. You can easily watch the movie and points out its mistakes and flaws, but it is hard to resist the fun and adventure the film delivers throughout its 192 minutes runtime. It is clear that James Cameron is making this movie for a general audience, and while imperfect, it certainly seems to serve its purpose.

The visual effects are amazing. But Cameron should be better than this.

I'm a big fan of Mr Cameron. Not only for his directing skills, but also for his screenwriting skills. But this time he seemed to have missed the goal. I know he rarely does sequels. But is this the best he could do? The story has not changed anything compared to the previous episode. Repeated crises, repeated enemies, repeated conflicts,and wait a minute,WHAT? Even repeated Titanic. Are you serious?

As a director, he also did not reach his previous level. For a long time, the pace of the film felt too slow. Yes, the underwater scenes are phenomenal. But this is not the Blue Planet, this is a sci-fi action movie. At least it's what most audiences expect from the film, isn't it?

Without question, this has the best CG works I have seen in recent movies.. Visuals are outstanding.. Underwater sequences and the fight scenes felt very real.. And that's all to it.. Just because it's a visual masterpiece, I cannot spend continuous 12-15 minutes just watching the underwater animals.. It felt like watching some episode from National Geographic or Animal planet..

Overall, if you cut 30-40 mins of such parts, you will still not miss anything in the story line.. First half was mostly to setup the environment and was very lagging .. I was like ,"Okay.. I get it.. it's a great place with different creatures.. Now, please move on to the storyline..".. Climax fight portion was good but not as great as the Avatar 2009 climax fight.. After the fight we still get some 5-10 mins of lagging scenes.. "Come on ... Finish it already"...

A major plot hole that I would think of is the reason for the presence of humans on Pandora.. What happened to the reason from part 1?! And why all these unnecessary hunting of someone who already fled the fight?!

To watch this movie in cinemas and experience it is an one time opportunity in life, provided you can bear the portions which makes you feel like sitting inside a boring science class...

It was pretty, and made me want a giant sea creature as a friend (just like Game of Thrones made me desperately want a dragon) but meh. The original was better, because there were more developed relationships. If the humans went to find a replacement for Earth, perhaps a better tactic would be worth considering. I'm hopeful that, as humans are probably even now looking for alternatives, those involved will not be as calloused and disrespectful as have been those in this two-part consideration. And seriously, I have to come up with more than a hundred additional characters in order to say a movie was not all that great?

I watched the movie by pausing it at certain intervals and sometimes letting it play in the background while I did other things. The main reason for this approach was that the film lacked a strong screenplay and the story failed to captivate me. The narrative felt disjointed and lacked a cohesive flow, making it difficult for me to stay fully engaged.

While the film excelled in its visual presentation, aiming to enchant the audience with its stunning imagery, it relied heavily on this aspect alone. The visuals were undeniably breathtaking, and the cinematography was top-notch. Each frame was meticulously crafted to create a visually immersive experience. However, the reliance on visuals seemed to overshadow the importance of a well-developed and compelling storyline.

In comparison to its predecessor, this film fell short in terms of narrative depth and character development. The first installment of the series had a captivating story that kept me on the edge of my seat, whereas this sequel seemed to prioritize style over substance. The lack of a strong, engaging plot left me wanting more, as the film failed to deliver the same level of excitement and emotional investment.

Although I had high expectations for this film, considering the visual enchantment it promised, I was ultimately disappointed by its shallow storytelling. It left me yearning for a more substantial narrative that would have complemented its mesmerizing visuals. Overall, I found this film to be a letdown, as it didn't live up to the potential set by its predecessor and left me longing for a more well-rounded cinematic experience.