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So....Avatar
Dec. 29th, 2009 04:31 pmI liked it, I really did. I just...didn't love it. After a whole lot of thought, I've decided that stunning visuals (and it really was stunning - I was blown away by how the film looked) can't make up for poor direction and bad acting.
( Massive spoilers, and also they're blue )
In summary, it's worth seeing on the big screen, but I don't think this is going to revolutionize science fiction film. I thought Star Trek and District 9 were both better films by far, and frankly I'm a little annoyed that the general consensus is that Avatar's existence is going to knock both of those films out of the Oscar race, and lord knows I'm a big proponent of summer films getting recognition. But I guess we'll see.
( Massive spoilers, and also they're blue )
In summary, it's worth seeing on the big screen, but I don't think this is going to revolutionize science fiction film. I thought Star Trek and District 9 were both better films by far, and frankly I'm a little annoyed that the general consensus is that Avatar's existence is going to knock both of those films out of the Oscar race, and lord knows I'm a big proponent of summer films getting recognition. But I guess we'll see.
