Simply put, Avatar lives up to all of its hype. It seems to be receiving a lot of criticism for the Na'vi's (the blue humanoid race) appearance. Honestly though, it's a lot less awkward watching naked blue aliens than the naked humans, (Native Americans), they so clearly represent. It creates a comfortable distance while still being real enough to immerse the audience. Concerning the plot, I found little to criticize. It is something we see continually in history as well as modern times: man exploiting nature, not respecting the rights of the land's native inhabitants, and demonstrating his cruellest attributes. The movie's greatest strength is in the graphics. If you've seen a trailer, you'll know what I mean.