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In Reply to: RE: "Avatar ": Accept no substitutes ! posted by patrickU on January 14, 2010 at 08:38:37
Those mercenary soldiers from earth appear to salute the occupiers flag of Grey Poupon self-righteousness (grin).
What I took away from James Cameron's film that you apparently missed:
Avatar is about a less technologically advanced alien race with simple, peaceful values being suppressed by a theoretically superior force, resisting it and beating the odds. It's about the difference between right and wrong when cultures clash and objectives differ. It is a cautionary with historical precedent about the unfortunate long term impact of nations consuming to the point where they perceive themselves entitled. It is about the "chickens which come home to roost" when a technologically superior force is overwhelmed by a less sophisticated one, and it's about those who try to justify taking by force what can't be obtained through negotiation.
Now no one is saying that Avatar is one of the most artfully crafted films from a dramatic or dialogue standpoint; it isn't even that original story-wise, being inspired from a number of clearly defined sources as has been pointed out by several folks here.
HOWEVER, Avatar is visually breathtaking! More importantly, it's a powerful movie going experience for those with the eyes to see beyond it's groundbreaking effects; especially folks with the imagination to empathize with it's digitally composed native culture.
Just so we're crystal clear on this: the 3D effects and digital wizardry is awe-inspiring in spite of your condemnation, and the world apparently agrees judging from the impressive box-office grosses. Sadly, you seem to be in the minority, along with the mercenary soldiers marching off in defeat at the end! ;^>
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