Avatar Mini-Review (no spoilers)

Before I begin, if you are going to see Avatar, you must see it in 3D while it’s in theater’s.  Seeing it on any other screen just won’t do it justice.  And if you don’t know anything about the movie, watch this trailer.

At it’s heart, the movie boils down to two things:  1) A politically charged message and 2) an incredible glimpse at a beautiful world.

1)  The movie has a clear environmental message that is communicated through characters worshiping the trees and nature around them.  While the intent is noble and agreeable, (respect the earth), the means to that end were a little extreme for me.  I’d rather not sit Indian style and sing to the trees, but thanks for asking.

2)  With that said, Avatar is a technical masterpiece.  The world of “Pandora” (the planet on which the movie is based) is an amazing creation that, as weird as it sounds, I really feel lucky to have seen a glimpse of.  This is because the world is showed off using the best computer generated graphics I’ve ever seen, setting up absolutely astonishing battles.  When watched on the big screen in 3D, Avatar will throw you into a new world you won’t want to leave.

This movie is full of awesome battles, beautiful vista’s, and amazingly creative creatures.  So, the bottom line?  Avatar is an incredible movie that if you don’t mind sitting through (it’s 2 1/2 hours), won’t leave you disappointed.

For another perspective, check out my good friend Dale Schaeffer’s short but sweet review.

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