Avatar lives up to all of the hype and more. James Cameron is a visionary master, and the world wide web will light up as people see this movie then go online to recommend it to family and friends. I would only say to splurge for the extra money to see the 3D version, truly amazing! Go see this movie!!!
I took my two sons to this movie and was not disappointed. Guy Richie directed another hit with his unique cinematography and period realism. I am looking forward to the sequel.
For those out there like myself that enjoy movies based on espionage, action and sub-plots, I would highly recommend this movie. Producer Ridely Scott artfully renders the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets in the Middle East. The technology and workings of current day insurgency and counter insurgency is remarkably; and in a way, sadly accurate. Leonardo DiCaprio is superb, certainly one; if not the best, performance of his career. Russell Crowe was also excellent as a slightly over-weight, family man/CIA Station Chief. The movie is true to it's rating of (R) with a lot of violence, torture that was disturbing to my date, so be forewarned. An enthusiastic five stars for Body of Lies!