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- First reviewMay 23, 2008
- Last reviewJanuary 16, 2010
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Fantastic Escapist Film
PostedJanuary 16, 2010
ShortRound
from Minneapolis, MN
Avatar is absolute breathtaking in IMAX3D. I have seen both regular 3D & IMAX 3D and the only way to watch it is in IMAX 3D. It’s visually stunning and draws you in and keeps you there till the end. The story is rather standard and possibly cliché. Even if it is, it’s delivered with such style that the movie isn’t harmed. Another aspect of this film that is also surprising is the depth and development that Cameron dedicated to the culture and the language of the Na'vi and the animals and plants of Pandora. He created an entirely new and somehow believable alien world. I strongly recommend people to see it in IMAX 3D because it was meant to be in IMAX3D. It’s worth the money so don’t wait till the DVD/Blu-ray release.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Indy for the 21st Century
PostedMay 23, 2008
ShortRound
from Fargo, ND
This was a good update of the Indy franchise. It's obvious that Indy has lost a step physically, which what character that has had nearly a 20 year break wouldn't, but he seemed to gain a step intellectually and his problem solving. I was concerned that this movie would be similar to Live free or Die Hard where the hero became nearly invincible, but that was true maybe once or twice.
The story is very much a story that reflects our modern day culture. What people have come to believe based upon theories about paintings and drawings made by ancient cultures and how they became civilized.
I am disappointed with the special effects (mainly just the fact that they used CGI). Personally, I truly would have rather had them go back to the 80's special effects that in my mind helped make the old movies.
It's obviously not as good as Raiders or Last Crusade, but I would put it between Last Crusade and Temple of Doom.
The story is very much a story that reflects our modern day culture. What people have come to believe based upon theories about paintings and drawings made by ancient cultures and how they became civilized.
I am disappointed with the special effects (mainly just the fact that they used CGI). Personally, I truly would have rather had them go back to the 80's special effects that in my mind helped make the old movies.
It's obviously not as good as Raiders or Last Crusade, but I would put it between Last Crusade and Temple of Doom.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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