For a little over two and a half hours I was treated to one of the most beautiful and uniquely satisfying movie experiences I have ever had in my life. I know the critics are fast to point out some shortcomings of Avatar, but I loved every second of it. Judging from overhearing the conversations of people leaving the theater, so did most others.
The 3D experience is pristine and creates an engrossing environment that I had never imagined could be accomplished. I still feel as though I am still having beautiful flashbacks into a journey through Pandora that I never actually took.
You must see this in theaters, and in 3D. I may even end up seeing it again, which I haven't done for any movie in the last 10 years.