James Cameron remembers that movies are about story's first, and CGI second (ahem--Michael Bay should be taking good notes). Despite the fact that Avatar relies on historic undertones of the United States dark histories of colonialism and the war on terror, Avatar utilizes these themes to create lovable characters and an emotional storyline. Between the fantastic story and mastered special effects, you find yourself immersed in the world of Pandora, forgetting the CGI and believing the Na'vi are real.