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Directed by James CameronA paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.
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- ርልዪረJanuary 26, 2025Have, despite having bought both the original release on Blu-ray plus 3D, and indeed the extended version, always, since its development wanted the 2009 Avatar on the 4k format. Strangely because of the delays in releasing The Way of Water, I haven't watched this one for several years as I wanted, though delayed, wished to watch the two on 4k back-to-back over a couple of evenings, at last I am able to. Often felt this the first in the series to be the best visual movie ever made, and have wondered how near visual perfection could possibly get even better even on the 4k format, truth is, both Blu-ray and 4k are an incredible watch, the constant special-effects simply stunning. The film tells of how former-marine Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) now disabled replaces his twin brother who had died on the Avatar programme on the moon Pandora. Mankind (The Sky People) are, without regard for the inhabitants of the planet, mining for the valuable mineral unobtanium, destroying the habitat of the Na'vi (the tree people) Jake's task will be in infiltrate and gain trust of the tribe to benefit the mining company. Jake's first encounter with the tribe will be with Zoe Saldana as Neytiri daughter of the Omaticaya clan's leaders. Neytiri will take Jake to meet her people and will be instructed to teach him of their culture and beliefs. Jake initially remains loyal to the mining company and its military leader /security Colonel Miles Quaritch, (Stephen Lang) bur, eventually grows to love Neytiri and her people and indeed their way of life However, the ruthless Colonel believing he can win, in effect makes war on Omaticaya clan. Jake has to decide where his loyalty lies. Also starring Sigourney Weaver as Dr. Grace Augustine, an exobiologist and head of the Avatar Program. And yes, I am watching both Avatar movies over the weekend. This, the first, is in my opinion the better of the two, though both visually stunning movies are in my view 'A MUST WATCH'
- The Movie HaterApril 11, 2025I don't like movies. This one isn't an exception.
- Prajwal Purohit1d agoGreat Work Done by James Cameron, he dedicated his life to AVATAR and set the bar high for others to create something revolutionary!
- HumptyFebruary 23, 2025Took me a long time to like this but this is a really good movie the story and scenery is breathtaking even if the Director isn't.
- Callum2d ago⭐⭐⭐⭐½ – Avatar – Immersion, empathy, and a world worth believing in. Seeing Avatar in 3D at the cinema really was something else. James Cameron understood early on that true 3D isn’t about jump scares or things flying at your face—it’s about depth, scale, and presence. Instead of gimmicks, he lets the world breathe, drawing you in rather than pushing you away. That restraint is a big reason the film remains so memorable as a theatrical experience. Beyond the visuals, what’s always stuck with me is the core idea of the avatar itself. The concept of linking a human consciousness to another body isn’t just sci-fi spectacle—it carries real emotional weight. As someone with a brother in a wheelchair, I couldn’t help but think about what that kind of technology could mean for people with physical disabilities. The freedom to move, to explore, to experience the world without limitation—it’s a powerful, hopeful idea, even if it feels far beyond our lifetime. And then there’s the world-building. Pandora feels alive in a way few CGI-heavy films manage. The ecosystems, the culture, the sense of connection between the Na’vi and their environment—it all feels considered and coherent. For a film with such a massive budget, it delivers exactly what you’d hope for: spectacle with intent. When you think about how far visual effects have come since Cameron’s Terminator days, Avatar feels like a natural (and staggering) evolution. It may not reinvent every narrative beat, but as an immersive experience—technical, emotional, and imaginative—it absolutely earns its place. Pairing: 🌿 A chilled gin and tonic with fresh lime and a sprig of rosemary — clean, vibrant, and a little otherworldly, echoing Pandora’s lush clarity and sense of escape.
- usasandAugust 23, 2025top favorite movies, Great animation and story. Action is superb
- ayayronFebruary 23, 2025To date this is the greatest technical achievement in IMAX
- StreetterOctober 19, 2025I never understood the hype for this movie. It's just Pocahontas with blue people.
- Subash Ramone4d agoGreat movie directed by James Cameron and good storytelling. Stephen Lang stole the movie for me. Fantastic villain.
- Really CoolAugust 22, 2025They made sex toys using Avatar private parts. James Cameron doing the lords work!
- Spencer MBJuly 31, 2025Any and all hype around this is due to the visuals (which are pretty incredible tbh) as the plot is lacking in many regards. "The Way of Water" though? Genuinely great. Makes up for everything this movie failed in and fully realizes what this film attempted to do with its themes. I think the best way to watch these movies (I am including "Fire and Ash") is to watch them in the highest quality possible within a short timeframe as many of the elements in the first payoff heavily in its sequel(s). And from the looks of #3, those themes will be expanded upon so greatly that I truly do no know how 4 & 5 will measure up.
- TomJune 17, 2025Absolute cinema.
- drthpnguin6d agoPocahontas in space
- Spaceman JoeMay 29, 2025Beautiful in every way. Depressingly historically accurate….
- thomasrogers7536d agoThis is the first time I’ve ever watched this film, and the reason I’ve waited so long to watch it is because every single time somebody would talk about this film they would never talk about the story or the characters or the meaning of it. They would only talk about how visually pleasing it was and I just didn’t understand why it was all that people would talk about now that I’ve seen it. I understand it the visuals are impeccable even for this movie being over 15 years old and the characters are great. The story is great. I mean the only issue I have with this the fact that three hour long movie it’s just long. I’m excited for what Avatar brings next.
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Avatar was released on December 16, 2009.
Avatar was directed by James Cameron.
Avatar has a runtime of 2 hr 42 min.
Avatar was produced by James Cameron, Jon Landau.
The key characters in Avatar are Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), Dr. Grace Augustine (Sigourney Weaver).
Avatar is rated PG-13.
Avatar is an Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi film.
Avatar has an audience rating of 8.2 out of 10.