I have mixed feelings about Cameron's work (loved the first Terminator and The Abyss; hated Titanic and didn't care for Aliens) yet I went in expecting a lot because of all the buzz. I was not disappointed. Far from it. The world created by Cameron is full, rich and brilliantly conceived. The story follows a classic formula and the metaphors to our current state of affairs cannot be missed, but above all, Avatar represents what the movies do best: transport us to another world (this time literally) and allow us to experience life from another's eyes, heart and soul for a couple of hours. Visually breathtaking, with a simple, yet effective script and wonderfully nuanced characters.