I originally had no interest in Avatar, which is weird for me because I love any movie where things blow up and/or there are computer-animated creatures. I had thought the movie was based on a video game and therefore would be enjoyed best by 13 year old boys who excel in Warcraft and Runescape and not make a lick of sense to me; non-gamer, old-lady, that I am. When Dustin recommended we arrange for a sitter so we could go see it, I was less then enthusiastic. Then he mentioned it was showing in 3-D and my interest was perked. I mean what is cooler then sitting in those uber-hip black glasses for 2 hours and 40 minutes?
So we watched it and holy smokes, it was amazing. The special effects are WAY beyond anything I have ever seen. It was jaw-dropping. It took four years to make and it is evident that only the best was put into the incredible visual effects.
However the plot was a little over done. It made me think of Dances with Wolves, only with aliens. Same characters, same story. It also reminded me a little of a guy I went on a date with. He was beautiful, however his personality ws arrogant, shallow and dull at best. But did I go on a second date with him? You betcha! He was THAT cute. Like that date of long ago, I would so see this movie again. Just for the visual feast and eye candy alone.
Oh, and no the guy was not my husband, my husband is cute and has a personality too match.