This review was emailed to us by a JerkishBehavior fan and it passed our standards, so here is a movie review on "Avatar" by Dani Morrison
Set in the future, in a world where humans are not only able to travel to other universes but also able to implant their minds into other creatures, and find yourself in Avatar. The classic conflict of race, power, and superiority takes form on an alien planet where the colonialism and manifest destiny of times past is replayed once again. The Avatar is a bridge between humans and the people who live in this primal and yet futuristic jungle. Employed as a means to facilitate negotiations between the company that was to overtake a key portion of the planet for monetary gain and the indigenous people, the Avatar is a new take on the classic mole.
Jake Sulley (Sam Worthington), an ex-marine who is offered the position of the new Avatar after the death of his brother, enters this role and world with the mentality and prejudices of his superiors and begins to learn to appreciate the natives of this distant planet as a result of Dr. Grace Augustine (Sigourney Weaver) and Neytiri who is the daughter of the clan leader and spiritual advisor (Zoe Saldana). Although his progression from loyal sheep to his own people and betrayed friend to that of the natives is foreseen, the manner and style of his progression is worth watching.
Key to the movie is Cameron’s ability to bring the viewer into this world and make us feel for the characters. Though several of the premises are derivative, this imaginative world that Cameron takes us into is truly beautiful. The classic conflicts that are replayed serve as a bridge for the viewer and the solid acting of the main characters cement a relationship that truly makes gives viewers a vested interest in the story.
The movie is clearly character and plot driven, however, an excellent action sequence ends the movie. I would have liked a greater amount of action dispersed throughout the film, however, this is my only main criticism. Overall, I think Cameron created a world fraught with meaning and vitality, and the characters were engaging as well as endearing.
**** out of 5 Stars By: Dani Morrison
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