I just got back from watching Avatar.
It was impressive, so impressive.
I did like it, the special effects were so good that you forget they're special effects. It's amazing. The amount of pure hard work and thought that has gone into this entire world is incredible. The storyline was pretty darn simplistic, and the writing may not be very complex, but the message and heart of the film gets across to every audience-member. The beauty of the native life and the nostalgia-snorting Power Armour Suits make for a beautiful film, and the giant battle at the end was awesome in every way.
The story itself basically revolves around a natives and scientists = good soldiers and businessmen = bad narrative, which is rather easy to understand. The acting was great except for the more emotional moments, especially the main character's love scenes. However, he makes a great simplistic marine Jarhead, and every "Crap." as he falls off the horse-things is excellent. Sigourney Weaver's scientist character is wonderful, and the military general guy is one of the best antagonists ever. Seriously, he's awesome.
I've got quite a feel nitpicks and comments that would be covered by spoiler tags, so...
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Ah, we are high school boys,
the miserable high school boys.
If we were girls, we could get popular by doing anything:
rock band, jazz band,
karate, kendo, mahjong, cyborg, synchronized swimming...
On the other hand, high school boys are
useless outside battle and sports anime.
But they're recklessly trying to make a slice-of-life anime about us.
Ah, we are high school boys,
the miserable high school boys.
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