Friday, December 18, 2009

AVATAR


Directed by: James Cameron
Run time: 156 min

James Cameron did it again, he pull the strings from nowhere and create another masterpiece. He kick the ball in the injury time and make the home team scream ecstatically. He is Lionel Messi of football, Tiger Woods of golf and by this film, a decent Nobel Peace Prize laureate than Obama.

Avatar combines many elements, nice jab at George W Bush 'fight terror with terror', a bit Braveheart, Pocahontas, Dances With Wolves, Eco-friendly messages, The Matrix and in the end, you get the screaming visual orgasm you never felt before. You felt as if your IQ is elevated to a level no IQ has gone before.

I will not tell you the story here, since you can figure out all by yourself. I will share my utter amazement at this masterpiece. James Cameron has push photo realistic CG to a level that will make Optimus Prime looks like crap, the visual is simply stunning and breath taking. It is a visual joyride. The acting is believable and the score is amazing and chilling, thanks to James Horner.

Sure, some perfectionist or Avatar haters will try to seek some plot holes or point out that the story is a bit simple, but in the end all the effects cover all of that. Besides, simple story always has universal appeal and Cameron has executed the simple story solidly.

You will be amazed by the effects, touched by the story and last but not least, gaping with awe. Must be seen since it cannot be described by words anymore. As for me this is the only film I have ever watched more than once at the cinema.