After having just returned from seeing Avatar (in 3D), I can now inform those poor souls out there who aren't in the know.
I found myself gaping at the screen a great portion of the film. I was literally in awe of the beautiful world sprawling suddenly before me.
The story is only somewhat predictable, but let me tell you this, my friend: nothing else here is familiar.
When the audience continues to sit for 10 minutes after the movie ends, talking to each other about the unbelievable adventure they just shared... That's when you know that you just witnessed true movie magic.