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Last night Twentieth Century Fox rolled out the blue carpet
in front of Mann's Chinese Theater. It was the first time that
Adam Gregorich and I had ever been invited or even seen
a Hollywood movie premier, but if you are going to do it right
then AVATAR is the perfect opportunity to see Hollywood at
its finest.
Prior to the screening I wasn't overly excited about seeing
Avatar. Ever since George Lucas ruined the Star Wars series
with putting live action against an animated world, the last
thing I wanted to do was sit and watch a movie that replicated
a video game.
Fortunately, the sheer success of AVATAR is its groundbreaking
technology. James Cameron' s imaginary world of PANDORA
is completely computer generated, yet it doesn't take long for
the viewer to totally accept its realism. The CGI is incredibly
lifelike to the point where every blade of grass moves in its
own individual direction as his creatures (human and Na'Vi)
move through it.
I am not going to talk about the story itself so much as I
wanted to keep this review short. I will say that James
Cameron has written a powerful story that emotionally
connects with the audience on several levels. Without
that connection, the best CGI could not survive on its own.
The film will satisfy those looking for a love story and
action film. Watching AVATAR will no doubt remind you
of ALIENS with its group of gung-ho marines who ultimately
become the invaders of Pandora's peaceful world. I particularly
enjoyed watching Stephen Lang, the tough Marine colonel
who fits the part like a glove.
Filled mostly with a cast of newcomers, I am pleased
to say that the acting was top-notch, particularly from its
lead, Sam Worthington who plays a crippled marine sent
in to infiltrate the Na'Vi tribe. Of course, it doesn't hurt a
film to cast Sigourney Weaver who plays a no-nonsense
scientist. A very welcomed presence here.
For its 150 minute length, the film moves along at a
fairly good pace There are moments halfway through where
the pace lags somewhat. However, the action sequences
are extremely well staged, The 3D is quite good, and
thankfully never gimmicky. Instead of blatantly throwing
objects to the audience, the 3D wonderfully enhances
Cameron's real and CGI created worlds.
AVATAR is a huge success. It's not perfect, but it
is unlike anything you have seen before it and a huge
accomplishment for James Cameron. Not to be missed!
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in front of Mann's Chinese Theater. It was the first time that
Adam Gregorich and I had ever been invited or even seen
a Hollywood movie premier, but if you are going to do it right
then AVATAR is the perfect opportunity to see Hollywood at
its finest.
Prior to the screening I wasn't overly excited about seeing
Avatar. Ever since George Lucas ruined the Star Wars series
with putting live action against an animated world, the last
thing I wanted to do was sit and watch a movie that replicated
a video game.
Fortunately, the sheer success of AVATAR is its groundbreaking
technology. James Cameron' s imaginary world of PANDORA
is completely computer generated, yet it doesn't take long for
the viewer to totally accept its realism. The CGI is incredibly
lifelike to the point where every blade of grass moves in its
own individual direction as his creatures (human and Na'Vi)
move through it.
I am not going to talk about the story itself so much as I
wanted to keep this review short. I will say that James
Cameron has written a powerful story that emotionally
connects with the audience on several levels. Without
that connection, the best CGI could not survive on its own.
The film will satisfy those looking for a love story and
action film. Watching AVATAR will no doubt remind you
of ALIENS with its group of gung-ho marines who ultimately
become the invaders of Pandora's peaceful world. I particularly
enjoyed watching Stephen Lang, the tough Marine colonel
who fits the part like a glove.
Filled mostly with a cast of newcomers, I am pleased
to say that the acting was top-notch, particularly from its
lead, Sam Worthington who plays a crippled marine sent
in to infiltrate the Na'Vi tribe. Of course, it doesn't hurt a
film to cast Sigourney Weaver who plays a no-nonsense
scientist. A very welcomed presence here.
For its 150 minute length, the film moves along at a
fairly good pace There are moments halfway through where
the pace lags somewhat. However, the action sequences
are extremely well staged, The 3D is quite good, and
thankfully never gimmicky. Instead of blatantly throwing
objects to the audience, the 3D wonderfully enhances
Cameron's real and CGI created worlds.
AVATAR is a huge success. It's not perfect, but it
is unlike anything you have seen before it and a huge
accomplishment for James Cameron. Not to be missed!
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