I saw Avatar not truly because I was waiting with antici……pation, but because it looked like everyone else in the world was going to see it, and I would feel stupid if it ends up being the biggest movie in the world… ever, and I didn’t see it. If you haven’t seen it, I would stop reading, as I reveal “key plot points”. Though if you yourself couldn’t have guessed these plot points… you’re not trying hard enough.
I saw it at the AMC Theater in Boston Common, in all its 3D glory. I put on my Buddy Holly glasses and watched the entire movie like that. I wasn’t the only one, so I didn’t feel quite as stupid. After a few minutes, with the initial headache wearing off, the graphics were really good. That much is undeniable. That being said, I have no great desire to see movies in 3D. I have been perfectly fine with 2D my entire life. If I want to see a movie played out in 3D, I’ll go see a play. I also feel the same way about 3D TVs, I just don’t see the need.
At any rate, Avatar… meh. The story was nothing new and really predictable. The Tree of Life, the crippled soldier, the invading hordes, it’s a story as old as time. I know it’s one of the highest grossing films of all time, and this is probably why it will win an Oscar. It’s good business for Hollywood. If this movie can make this much money in the theaters, imagine the amount it can make in residuals with an Academy Award.
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