jgrovesusa

I am happy that I schlepped out to the IMAX to see this movie. As skeptical as I was, thinking that it would be another badly animated, loud, overly effected, rushed, sci-fi, story. I put on my 3D glasses thinking it would be fun to see the 3D effects at least, not expecting much more. The story launched rapidly without a lot of slow character development. Pretty quickly I got the just of exactly what the basic story line was and what to expect, but had no idea it was about to be pulled off so beautifully. The avatars were much more life-like and smooth maneuvering than any animated characters I had ever seen. A few minutes of a couple of the early scenes were a bit cartoonish, but not long after the main character, Jake Sully, became his avatar on Pandora everything about reality was forgotten. I was completely sucked in. The main story line was one we have all seen in other movies, the evil, greedy human race wants what they should not take from the rightful guardians and all manner of chaos ensues. My excitement was in the details. The planet with its floating mountains and soul tree is somewhere I left the theater feeling like I wish I could see before I die. My gorgeous local surroundings on the drive home, which normally bring the wonder of nature into my heart, seemed drab, boring and adventure-less compared to the world I had just visited in the film. The length of the movie didn't even register with me. I felt like it could have easily gone on longer and I would still have been riveted and happy. Almost euphoric actually. I highly recommend this film to anyone who likes science fiction and has a love for the natural world.

Unlike the previous reviewer, I actually watched the movie. As a matter of fact, when it started I thought I would get some things done around the house and watch it in the background but it totally got me. I had to sit and watch. The interplay between the couple and their friends was perfect. I have known people like these, playing a game instead of following their hearts in their relationships. The advice they get just pulls them farther from what they really want and creates way more conflict than ever. The chemistry between Bill and Vivica is hot when they aren't "playing the game". This is a fun, lighthearted film that is great for those times when you need a pick me up and want some sweet, old fashioned, relationship entertainment.