Avatar [Extended Collector's Edition] [3 Discs] [Blu-ray] [2009]

Let me just start by saying there is really but one flaw with this movie which is it's predictable plot line... on the other hand most people myself included will not even realize this one minor short coming while veiwing the film...The movie literally sets the standard for visual effects and considering just how many other visual effects type movies are out there thats saying something. i suggest everyone see this movie more than once if i had to pick three words to describe this award wining film by james cameron it would be along the lines of uplifing, inspirational, & mesmerzing......!!!!! i own this movie on dvd and i seen it at the imax 3 times this is the blu-ray i have been waiting for all year!

Of course the movie is good, but by now you already know this. What you want to know is how good is the 3D...It is better than them all. You see 3D all the times. Wait untill you see the first jungle scene, it appears that the wind is blowing the greenage out side the tv screen. I have been watching it on a 55" Samsung 3D LED TV 7100 series.

The alternate Opening should have been the original, I like the fact they actually filmed an Earth scene that resembled a Mad Max& Fifth Element type of a feel to it.. It blew me away how they also seamlessly integrated all the other new scenes like how Sigourney Weaver's character Dr. Augustine finally Explains what happened at the school to shut it down.. I seriously do not remember the original theater version having her ever say Neytiri had a Sister.. that "New" scene should have stayed in the original release, now the whole abandoned school part makes perfect sense.. The other scene I wish they kept in and I'm glad they show in the Extended version, is when Tsu'Tay Neytiri's Original suitor is finally shown were he falls off the plane when he get's shot and how Jake has to do do an honor killing.. THAT right there would have definitely helped carry the plot in the theater version.. I can't understand why they totally finished those scene's but never put all of them on the big screen... One more thing, The whole scene where Neytiri and Jake do the Booty Call, that was cool how they show the pony tail actually can connect with the other partners... That way they can really feel each other on a deeper level.. I wish that scene got a little bit more work down on it, but I guess its good enough... The other little detail they shouldn't have left out in the original cut, what Tsutay did to the bulldozers after Jake and Neytiri left, as you will notice his face cringed, then it cut out what else he was gonna do, but with the destruction of the dozers and the Marine unit, NOW I can fully understand why Quaritch blew up Home tree.. Not because Jake was booty calling, but The unit of soldiers getting killed.. THAT makes perfect sense now.. Finally, I am glad they are making an Avatar 2.... It will be Pandora Ocean based, kinda like Abyss I would guess.. I don't know what else they could do... We will see in a few years..AVATAR2 won't be out 'till after Titanic 3D is out, can't see James working on both at the same time, just my opinion.. But Avatar is actually a better movie than ever before with all the new scenes.. This truly IS the Avatar we were meant to have in the Beginning.. Totally worth it.. GET IT.. I'm not disappointed with this Directors cut.. The best one I've owned Since LOTR Dvd DC...

Finally, its on the market for everyone. Panasonic, shame on you. The exclusive rights was dragged out far too long. I waited patiently for its home release for years. I refused to buy a panasonic or purchase the overpriced ebay copies. I saw the 3d version in 09 in the theaters so I got my viewing of it already. I also already purchased the regular Blu Ray on its release day. The 3d release was an automatic buy for me when it hit home release. This is the movie to which all are judged by. This is the standard in which all 3d movies are trying to achieve. This movie is the reason why I invested in my entire 3d setup. I am a computer animation grad so I am highly into 3d in all forms. The plot, the scenery, the detail, the concept the.....so much to praise for with this historic title. Numero Uno all time on the gross charts. Its number one for a reason is all I can say without spoiling the movie for anyone. If you have a 3d tv, this is a must. You CAN NOT just buy the regular Blu Ray and convert it. This is not one of those titles that you want to go this route. Buy the real thing and you won't regret it. Now the anticipation is really on for the other Avatars to follow.

this is a real 3D move..the movie is excellent and the 3D effects make you feel you're in Pandora ... this is one of those movies that no matter how many times you've seen in 2D when you see it in 3D is a different experience .

This movie was one of the best movies of the year when it came out.. i held off on buying the dvd till a collection came out of it with all the extras and other goodies. if you like avatar then this movie is the one for you perfect price and all together great deal for what you are getting..

The movie was fun to watch in the theater, and also at home. But the "limited 3D edition", is exactly what it claims to be - limited. They put both blu-ray and 3D versions on one disk. The other disk is an SD version if the movie. I find it strange that the movie that pushed 3D forward, and that was such an incredible success, was released in such a cheap manner. There isn't a single extra feature.

Stop hitting on this movie people! I know it is not the best, but when you see movies with absolutely no story and thought, you don’t shoot them up. Despite the criticism surrounding this movie, I believe it to be above average and while it might not be a must see, science fiction fanatics will love it and the movie lover will appreciate it. This movie starts off a bit slow to some but it seems to be necessary to get connected a little better to a few of the characters because of the fact that in the latter half of the movie they are normally in their avatar bodies. Some might say that this film is a space edition of Dances With Wolves, while they are similar, you have to take into account other themes in the film, and that this was originally to be done about fifteen years ago before Dances With Wolves. This film cannot be accused of not being colorful and creative visually. The new 3D technology adds to the experience and almost makes it worth watching on its own. Speaking of colors, the story is very green, almost fanatical at points, but it seems that is the only way of making points in this modern era where no one actually thinks but instead searches the web for the answer. Other topics discussed behind the curtain would be things like respect of human lives, racism maybe, Native Americans, and religion, but I am sure there are others I have forgotten. I might sound too critical of the film for liking it so, but I liked it and recommend it to anyone who believes they can take it as is and not want something out of it that it is not. I had to give it lower stars on the plot because it had elements that could seem like they were stolen from other movies, and a bit lower on acting because it wasn't the actual faces of the actors, and poor on extras because this edition of the movie does not have extras.