Philip Sullivan (thereeldeal)

Saw this on Boxing Day and it was pretty much what I expected. It is clumsy, cliche and predictable, but the visuals kinda help you forget that stuff. Much of this film does not make sense, and I groaned just about every time the cardboard cutout "villain" appeared on screen, but I also found myself squirming at vertigo-inducing moments, which tells me that at least the visuals were effective. Sam Worthington won't win an Oscar for his performance, but he was a sympathetic character and Zoe Saldana/Neytiri was very effective. Worthy of being the most expensive movie ever made? Probably not. Worthy of a viewing? Sure - but only if you like sci-fi/fantasy/action films. This film could probably bankroll NASA, but it isn't rocket science. Cameron, like Lucas, should find himself a good co-writer who can tell him when he's off the mark. For now, the visuals will suffice to give this a passing grade.

One of my all time favourites. Love the story, love the direction, love the energy. Man's suppression of his animal nature is a topic I enjoy exploring and this movie hits all the right notes.

Can there be any doubt? Perhaps the greatest film of all time. An epic suitable for all ages, with timeless themes, unforgettable characters, and jaw-dropping scenes.