sabrina_diamond
Since: Jan, 2001
06/08/2013 00:00:00
I completely agree with you :)
In an anime, I'll be the Tsundere Dark Magical Girl who likes purple MY own profile is actually HERE!
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Since: Jan, 2015
07/20/2015 00:00:00
This review would be better if you toned down the philosophical nonsense. Speak English.
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RoyFlowers
Since: Feb, 2013
10/11/2015 00:00:00
You got it right, man. Especially with that first quote.
And to the previous commenter: maybe pick up a goddamn dictionary every once in awhile.
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Just Sit Back and Enjoy The Ride.
"The bitter truth we critics must face, is that in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is probably more meaningful than any of our criticism designating it so." Anton Ego
It was December 17, 2009, when I first saw Avatar. To say I was amazed is an understatement. I was blown away by the amazing effects, the 3D, and so on. It truly felt like I was in another world, interacting with creatures and environments that I couldn't even dream of seeing in reality. When I got home, I told all my friends about it. Nearly all of them loved it.
Fast-forward to the present. Now it is deemed as a piece of crap, even by my fellow reviewers on this site. Now the words being used to describe it are "cliche, dumb, formulaic, written by a two year-old", the polar opposite of the reactions three years ago. In doing so, I believe that we have overlooked what this film does best, which is also one of the reasons why we even go to the movies; to be transported into a world we know cannot exist.
Yes the script isn't perfect. Yes the characters and plot are rather cliche. And yes, it may indeed be a bit overhyped. However, to simply dismiss it due to that is to deny one an extremely creative and immersive experience. What this film aims for is nothing more than to provide us with one of the most fantastical worlds ever conceived in any medium.
That world is Pandora, a planet filled with extravagant plant life, animals, and a culture that, while a bit cliche, makes up for it with a way of life that perfects many of the tropes it uses. The opposition is just as interesting, with huge mechas, helicopters, and firearms that may or may not happen in the real world. To deny ourselves of such an experience is a disservice to the film makers that have placed so much thought and effort into the world.
Is it a masterpiece? It depends on what you are looking for. If a perfect script with original characters is what you're looking for, look elsewhere. However, if you are looking for the perfect escapist experience, look no further than Avatar. Indeed, escapism is one of the main reasons we go to the movies. Have we forgotten that? While there are plenty that fail, Avatar is not one of them. To simply dismiss the film is to dismiss the creativity of the film makers. That is the death of cinema.