Yo listen up here's a story about a [not so] little guy that lives in a blue world
Avatar evokes feelings similar to those aroused by the wonderment of Jurassic Park and the epicness (not a word, but should be) of Lord of the Rings.
Finally CGI that doesn't make you think "oh, that is CGI". The world is believable... it sucks you in and never spits you back out.
The story drags a little at first and the plot is far from life changing, but it manages to hold your attention the entire 2 hours and 40 minutes. It does this by bouncing between the two contrasting sides (and it helps that even the most trivial stuff is fascinating in 3D).
This was my first 3D movie, and although it was a great experience (this film is perfect for IMAX and 3D due to the sweeping landscape shots and sky-high locales), 3D technology still has a ways to go before it becomes ubiquitous. It took about half the movie for me to adjust to it.
Great cinematography in the big action scenes. Even with lots of stuff going, I never felt overwhelmed or lost. Good use of slow-mo helped.
In conclusion, the plot is a little shallow but the experience is an amazing one worthy of all the hype. 9/10
