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I *totally* understand the various negative points being made about "Avatar". Hype. Simplicity of story. Following like sheep into the theater...whatever.
All I can say is that I am not a sheep, I actively avoid hype, and I am a fan of complex storytelling...and this is *still* one of the top two or three big screen entertainments I've ever seen. I didn't want to end up feeling that way, really. I couldn't avoid it. About halfway through, I turned to Selene, pulled her to my face and whispered "This is a kick ass movie!". She just smiled at me and nodded, and we went back to watching. This film isn't about a single thing - story, 3D, CGI, media hype. It is a truly virtual, different, immersive experience.
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