No Bullshit Review of Avatar

I recently watched the much hyped James Cameron’s Avatar in the theaters. I am a big movie buff and huge fan of Science Fiction. Also enjoyed every single James Cameron film before Titanic. (really Jim? From The Terminator to Titanic??) So, I was very excited to hear that he was making his way back to the Science Fiction genre. I was not able to watch it on or close to opening night, but only ended up paying $8 for the ticket. (bargain matinee, FTW!!) It was the first showing on a Saturday morning and I was pleasantly surprised to find that bargain matinees still existed. I think there might have been less than 10 other people in the theater with me. So, with a private screening atmosphere and (relatively) cheap tickets, here’s my most objective review:

Watch it if you:

• are a fan of science fiction
• enjoy really cool visual effects (IMAX 3D recommended)
• have blue as your favorite color
• like predictability (if any part of this movie surprised you, you need to get out more)
• are easily inspired
• hate “the Man”

DON’T Watch it if you:

• suffer from cyanophobia
• like surprises
• like it when things scientifically make sense (there seems to be no oxygen on the planet, but they bleed red?)
• are a capitalist
• are a big bully that likes to pick on those smaller than you
• were cheering for the Drill Sergeant in Full Metal Jacket

As cheezy as the movie was, I personally enjoyed the movie very much. James Cameron used a working formula and padded it with intense eye candy. It’s a movie you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy.

- Rom