Seeing Avatar in IMAX 3D is the way to go. If not IMAX, at LEAST 3D because the point of seeing this film is immersion; & James Cameron has done his part. You have to do yours by seeing it as he intended you to. But not only can you be sure that you will be brought into a world of jaw-dropping beauty but the film is very effective on an emotional level. Yes, some of the dialogue is recycled & the film's story line is not super original either but the main import of the narrative is the wonderful love story. With all the visual stimulation going on I almost desire a more simplistic narrative. You know it’s good when you're rooting for the hero, you hate the villain & you fall in love w/ the girl. I did