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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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- 匚卂尺ㄥJanuary 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.
- 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.
- Spencer MB1d agoAny 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.
- Nathan MagretaJune 26, 2025This film speaks about an urging issue with colonization and humans invading nature through historically amazing visuals, great acting, and great sound.
- ayayronFebruary 23, 2025To date this is the greatest technical achievement in IMAX
- TomJune 17, 2025Absolute cinema.
- Spaceman JoeMay 29, 2025Beautiful in every way. Depressingly historically accurate….
- PunisherMarch 23, 2025A film with fantastic pictures, you want to immerse yourself in Pandora and discover even more of its flora and fauna. The action also leads very well through a completely unknown world and shows what an extraterrestrial culture might look like. Since the tension is always kept high and there are only a few moments where the story gets a bit boring, you can look forward to a sequel.
