I found the AVATAR 3-D IMAX a great experience. Initially noticed better 3-D and sound effects. This one needed more 3-D effects that would 'jump out ' from the screen. Seemed like normal 3-D most of the time.
This Sci-Fi movie was a cross between several other takes from other movies. One thing I noted was that the inhabitants were an obvious cross between 17th Century American Indians and Africans - - Cameron, did you think we wouldn't catch that? But having added this mix says something about both these peoples being both 'gentle w-nature' with proud cultures and maybe it was this that makes them so outstanding that they rise to have an honorable mention in fiction.. Much thought went into this movie. It's well worth the experience.
Good Sci-Fi. - -3hr - long movie. No matter, 'cause I would see it again. One almost becomes like JakeScully and 'leaves the body for another'.
This movie has thought provoking undertones in the message - the conquering of such a peaceful nation - -is not something I'd like to promote. There was also the message that the humans carbon-print had already destroyed their planet. I found one good new thought here- - maybe it will teach us not to think 'kill the aliens' at the first encounter.