Avatar-a visual epic

The year 2154. The lush green planet Pandora is rich with an expensive mineral. Humans want to mine the land but is inhabited by the natives known as the Na'vi. They need to find a diplomatic solution. A former marine is introduced to the 'Avatar' program. Avatar is grown from a human DNA mixed with that of the natives. The program allows him to be remotely linked to the body. He has to learn their ways and have to persuade the natives to relocate. Will he be able to do it? Well find out :-)


This is one of the best cinematic experiences I have ever had. Writer/Director James Cameron is back after 12 years and he has lived up to the hype the 'Avatar' has created. He mesmerises the audiences by delivering a visual master piece. The Na'vi characters are so realistic, brought to life by actors wearing sensors while motion capture techniques turn them into those blue-skinned humanoids. They are so convincing and life like, there is no dull moment in the film. The special effects are not mundane but is needed in the narrative. The movie is so vibrant and alive that you do not feel like you are watching a CGI movie. The film immerses you into the world of Pandora and by the time the movie is over, you love it as much as the Na'vis do.

As for the story line, it is very predictable but not any less interesting. We cannot miss the obvious references to US's unlawful invasions of Iraq or Afghanistan and their insensitive treatment to indigenous races. Also the impacts of destroying nature cannot be ignored.


The 3D effect enhances the total experience. I would recommend to see it on 3D only. It is a necessity.

The biggest movie spectacle of the decade with a subtle message.
Rating: ****1/2