Friday, December 18, 2009

Avatar : My Thoughts


Let's put this out there while its still fresh in my mind. Some may argue that Avatar is an excuse to showcase a technology under the guise of a story that has been told many times before. While not entirely wrong to say so, its one heck of a way to tell the story. I found it to be a delightful two hours spent discovering a wonderful world and its truly unique people . The movie deserves to be seen on IMAX, that's the only way you could realize its true vision. The movie speaks of so many things imperialism, environmentalism, humanity and even belonging. It gives a scientific touch to spirituality , by claiming that since all things living are made up of cells, they can feel and communicate each other, even store memories. The movie has heart, the scenes with Jake & Neytiri training together found me with a firm "Awww" smile on my face. There is no denying the fact that it is a visual extravaganza first and everything else later. The world of Pandora - the people, the flora and fauna - are all magnificent , stunning and bright. Very bright. The effects will blow your mind . A particular scene where a giant tree is fell , is so well done. The final battle scene and the climax are breathtaking and need to be seen. But there is something missing that makes a movie more than endearing, that punch , that "IT", something I can't put my finger on is missing.If you look at it it has all the makings of a great movie. The graph of highs and lows, the WOW moments all should have come together wonderfully. What should have been a masterpiece , remains a few steps away from being one. However the future is very bright , a world of possibilities has opened up with this technology and the real life rendition of CGI characters, which would make for an enriching movie experience.

16 to go

4 comments:

Rajlakshmi said...

I just can't wait to see this movie... too bad didnt get the tickets :(

Angelus said...

We went for the 12:01 show, that is thursday midnight...

anangrawat said...

Dude saw the movie. I personally felt that the story was ripped off from Dances With Wolves, and apart from being visually brilliant this movie has nothing to offer. The animation cannot be the only thing that should draw you to a movie. However, I feel my view is in a minority as most people I have talked to liked the movie.

Angelus said...

I am sorry that the fact the story appeared similar to other films hindered your enjoyment. For me it was a visual spectacle with interesting characters set in a unique new world.