We saw Avatar in IMAX 3D, and I wasn't prepared for it to be as phenomenal as it was. It was visually stunning, beautifully crafted, and well written and acted. Sometimes the assault on the senses was almost too much, but that's not to say it wasn't enjoyable. Locally it was rated at 3 1/2 stars but I'd give it the maximum rating...5 stars. For me, it rates up there with the best films I've seen...and I'm very discerning and not even a big fan of this genre of film.