Avatar
Anne and I saw Avatar for my birthday. Don't see it in 2D as it will ruin any value the popcorn-fest has. It's about the 3D.Some call it "Dances with Smurfs." I prefer to think of it as the Lion King, with Braveheart battle sequences, and a huge homage to the Titanic in the final act. Dialogue is not the strong point but who would expect edgy dialogue from James Cameron? The typical James Horner soundtrack doesn't get in the way. Most of the time the 3D is a subtle extension of the depth of field and not distracting. When stuff pops off the screen its dramatic and effect. Overall, its no classic but its worth the time and the $$. CBC has a great review:
A lot of Avatar is ridiculous – how else to describe a movie where bikini-clad warriors speak in a patois that recalls Jodie Foster in Nell? But it's also impossible to ignore the film's technical innovations. In the end, it's probably best to check your brain at the door, embrace Avatar for the popcorn-chomping trash it secretly is and accept the truism that most sci-fi audiences already know: You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile.via CBC News - Film - Review: Avatar.
