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Avatar was the highest grossing film to date. If you haven't seen it, watch it. If you own a HD television/blu ray, buy it. James Cameron knew many years back what he wanted to do with Avatar, but he had to wait for the technology to catch up with his ideas. The technology used to make this movie was beyond anything we've seen in special effects until Avatar. It's a new, exciting experience that truly was like nothing I've ever seen before. Predictable?-Yes, simplistic plot?-Yes. Avatar is not The Shawshank Redemption, people! I'm sick of hearing people say how "bad" the plot was. It's a good vs. evil kind of movie, but no one complained about Spiderman. If you've seen it, you know what I'm talking about. If you haven't seen it, grab a copy and enjoy the film for what it is. And to the person who said something about wanting their blu ray movie in "Full Screen"-you're referring to a 1:33:1 ratio (a square). You do realize that to have a "full screen" movie they chop of the sides and zoom in, lowering the quality of picture? When HD tvs came out with the 16x9 screen the industry was already moving on to 1:78:1, and now they're more commonly doing films 2:35:1. The reason is that the movies keep getting wider as if the film is happening around you instead of inside a little frame in front of you. If you want your blu ray movies to fill out the entire screen left to right, top to bottom go ahead and drop $8000 or more in a cinematic view LCD or plasma with a 2:35:1 aspect ratio.

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.

This is such an amazing movie and is definitely worth owning if you have a blu-ray player. I own many blu-ray discs and none look as amazing as this or help me show off my sound system as good as this one does. It's hard to believe that considering how new this is to our world being CG graphics and looking sooo amazing that people will try and compare this to hand-drawn animations like Pocahontis and Smurfs. Either way, I do not see the comparison. Avatar is a movie of it's own. People need to stop giving this a bad review because it's the 2d version. Nowhere on the box does it say it is 3d. These reviews are to review the product, not what you wish they would have released. Buyers should know what they are buying... and review accordingly. Nobody tried to mislead anyone by saying there were extras or this is in 3d. Overall after seeing the movie in IMAX 3D three times and then watching it at home in 2D it was still an amazing experience. I do not at all regret making this purchase.

I know there is a lot of talk, especially on other websites like Amazon, about not purchasing this Blu-Ray disc because it is only the theatrical release and not the director's cut which will contain 20 to 40 extra minutes. At this price, which I was able to get for $15.99 at Best Buy, it definitely brought back great memories of seeing it in the theater. If you have friends or family members that have not yet seen it, this is a must-have for your collection. An outstanding direction, cinematography, CGI effects, sound quality is superb, and we live in the day and age when studios are putting out the theatrical release first and then following it up 6 to 9 months later with an extended release. The same thing is happening with the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but without having to invest in a hefty price for three movies, and then upgrading down the road when the director's cut is released, if you have even an introductory home entertainment system, this is a fantastic movie to show it off. You can always buy the extended edition when it comes back and give this one away for a gift or sell it on eBay. Why wait that long to enjoy such a great movie? I have watched it now three times over the past week and I see and notice something different every time from the special effects, to the dialogue, to the symbolism of the movie. James Cameron is one of the best directors out there and if you could combine Jurassic Park, Titanic, and Dances with Wolves, you would get this outstanding love story that includes both action, symbolism, that takes place on the planet of Pandora. Since I had purchased my HDTV, and a Blu-Ray player and hooked it up with a wonderful Pioneer receiver, I have been busy replacing my DVDs with Blu-Ray. Out of the 50+ Blu-Ray movies that I own this would be in my top five. I'm not sure how to upgrade my firmware on the Samsung Blu-Ray player yet so I was not able to take advantage of the second disc, but the movie played beautifully and without a problem. Enjoy!

Avatar is a film which will stand as an indicator of the absolute best of its time in digital effects and 3D film making. The story has taken heat from its derived elements, but many of its inspirations were unable to execute the story quite as effectively. It's outstanding entertainment for the whole family. This Blu-ray is worth the purchase simply for the special features alone. It chronicles the film making process and shows how James Cameron and his team worked their magic to bring this story to the screen. One of the less-advertised features is the family-friendly language filter which blocks out any profanity. This edition also contains the extended cut only found on Blu-ray and DVD, the director's cut that was re-released in theaters and the original theatrical cut that started it all. I was also blown away by the quality of the packaging. It's presented in a glossy "hardcover book" style case with each "page" having a pullout tray containing a different Blu-ray disc. Each page is covered with a beautiful still image and quote from the film. This is a must-purchase for Avatar fans.

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.

Looks like releasing the basic film with no extras on bluray just to re-release a more definitive version is becoming the norm. (e.g LOTR) This needs to stop. The only way to show these studios this is unacceptable is to refrain from buying the first half @$$'d version of a bluray. (especially when it's publicly known that a better version will be released later in the year) BTW, I doubt the first two reviewers actually have the collector's edition. Now that I've gotten that out of the way, I can go ahead and review this version. Not only does it include the extended version of the film released during the summer in theaters and an extended cut never before released, but. . . wait for it, we finally get extras. It would be a good idea to buy this version immediately since most sellers will debut it at a lower price point than the suggested retail price. Unfortunately, the 3D enthusiast will have to wait for a 3rd version of the bluray in order to take full advantage of their equipment. Bottom line, if you bought the original release, you should have rented it because this is the version you should have paid for. If you were one of the 8 people who refrained from buying the first release, you now have no excuse to hold out, unless you're waiting for the ultimate 3D edition. In that case, you can buy this and the 3rd version when its released because you obviously have the money.

OK, I SAW THIS MOVIE AT WORK ON THE 3-D SAMSUNG LED C7000 SERIES 55"....I WAS SOLD AFTER SEEING THE GRAPHICS DURING THE NIGHT SCENES WHERE EVERYTHING SEEMS TO GLOW AS IF THERE WAS A BLACK LIGHT. AWESOME! I OWN A 6000 SERIES 40" LED, AND IT WAS A MUST HAVE! NEVER SEEN IT IN MOVIE THEATERS BUT WAS TEASED BY OTHER EMPLOYEES ON HOW GOOD IT WAS AT IMAX THEATERS. IT'S A LONG ENOUGH MOVIE, I WOULDN'T HAVE MINDED IT BEING LONGER THOUGH LOL THE BEGINNING DRAGGED A LIL TINY BIT, I FELT THEY SHOULD'VE EXPLAINED MORE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MAIN CHARACTERS BROTHER. OH WELL....IT WAS AKWARD AT FIRST GETTING USED TO THE HUMAN AND NAVI SWITCHING BACK AND FORTH BUT THAT'S WHAT MADE THE STORYLINE GREAT, THAT IT KEPT YOU PAYING ATTENTION TO SEE WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT. IF I WAS A MOVIE RATER, IT'S 5 OUT OF 5 STARS, BUT LUCKILY FOR YOU, I'M JUST A HOME THEATER SPECIALIST LOL OK, TAKE CARE AND ENJOY! WATCH IT ON A LED TV IF POSSIBLE! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!

Do i even have to mention the special effects and use of 3D since everybody and there grandma have raved about those certain things the world over? Good, cuz i dont feel like it. But i will say that the special effects and use of 3D are quite stellar here...oh wait. Anyway thats surprisingly not all that's great. The key relationship/romance is what held this movie together until the epic ending battle. Yep, thats right. And the story it starts off with is pretty much left in the dust once the bonding gets-a-goin. Now i dont see why, but almost every major critic review you read is totally BASHING the plot and the characters along with the dialogue....and thats exactly why you shouldnt listen to em. There is NOTHING wrong with any of it. Sure, the dialogue might be cheesey in spots, but thats just good 'ol fashioned Cameron talk to get you more into the characters, and it works, mainly cuz its not dialogue thats overly important or too dry ans stuck up(cough Chris Nolan cough cough). Ya know what, just go watch it and eat it all up......................oh, and these are some of the best and most in depth special features iver ever seen on any blu-ray or dvd. Plain and simple.

I paid to see this movie five times in the theater. This was the first 3D movie I've seen in years. I'm swatting at the bugs in the theater until I realized it was part of the movie. I was emotionally attached to the characters and was truly sad when the movie was over as I wanted to see more. There was no noticeable seam from CGI to real-life acting. I saw no hidden message about the American Military and anyone that sees one needs to learn how to relax and enjoy a M-O-V-I-E! James Cameron did an outstanding job!

AVATAR may be THE PERFECT motion picture --- and --- from first release to second release to third release it simply gets better and better and better. The script flows seamlessly --- without even the slightest momentary lapse. The cast is nothing less than perfectly suited. Computer animation is absolutely breathtaking. Directing, sound engineering, score and editing combine to create an utterly flawless visual and auditory experience. AVATAR is truly the ultimate motion picture experience for those who are willing to suspend reality for the purpose of being supremely entertained again and again and again. Five stars are not enough.

Wow! I got this for 20 bucks! Its worth twice that. By far the best 3D movie available. Better than the Avengers and Wrath of the Titans which were all great to view in 3D. Avatar 3D was better because there were more pop out of the screen moments. The forest scene where "Awa" is floating out of the screen was awesome. You can almost reach out and touch them. The action scenes and the flying the dragon scene was incredible. If you want to show off your 3D TV. This the best movie available. I have about 10 blu ray 3D movies. Avatar is the stand out. My friends and family were blown away! I saw Avatar on IMAX 3D when it first came out. This bluray was better. They did a fantastic job of converting this blu ray to 3D.

this movie is amazing. My wife and I both loved it. I was surprised that she even liked it because she is never into sci-fi movies. This kind of tells you how good it is. We had seen it twice in theaters (once in 3d and once in 2d) and now we bought it the day it came out. I will say for some people thinking its not good in 2d, dont worry because we thought that 2d looks way better than 3d. With the 3d it gets out of focus at points and it really draws your attention away from the story. After comparing the blu ray to the dvd I can easily say blu ray is TONS better. Normally I dont notice a hole lot of difference with some movies on my 1080p set but this movie you will notice. The dvd is all blurry and looks horrible. Some points you cant even make out peoples faces. I never spend more than 15 dollars on a movie but this is such an amazing movie that I was more than willing to spend 22 bucks on it. I would highly suggest this movie to everyone.

This movie had a great storyline that went over many people heads. Some of the plot lines are: how barbaric humans really are to the earth and living things, how we are dependent on oil , how us humans just go to war without thinking of the total cost of life both human and environmental. This movie was like nothing ever made. It's being released on EARTH DAY that would be a big hint of the major issue the movie illustrates.

My family and I have family night on Friday's. This was our pick the weekend after it came out on DVD. We do not go to the movies much so this was our first viewing. I have to admit, this is one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. It had something for every movie person. Great action, epic story, romance/love, and visually dynamic. It also showed the need for tradition, family, and a basic respect for life in all forms. Lessons almost every parent tries to teach their children. We all appreciate that this film was worth watching over again. This was an instant hit with us, and if they make any type of sequel, I won't hesitate to go watch it on the big screen.

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..

I can't believe how visually stunning this film is. What a feast for the senses! As far as 3-d goes, I didn't miss it for one second. I loved the choice of aspect ratio, and felt that it added a great deal to the larger-than-life feel of this movie. This movie blew up my 5.1 like no other! The Earth shook , and I think my ears are still bleeding! As far as the movie itself goes, ( Plot, screenplay, etc.) I think people are being far too critical. This is escapism people. It is equally as good if not superior to other films of it's genre. But like any movie that does gang-busters at the box office, it's impossible to please everyone. If you are a Blu-ray fanatic like me, this is a MUST own addition to your collection. Kudos to James Cameron and 20th Century Fox for putting out a truly remakable product.

This movie although I haven't had a chance to see the Blu-ray, as we have bothm even in DVD, it was great. The scenery, the movie itself, although it is at times a little hard to follow on the first viewing of it, but I think the more you watch it, the more you will understand. I am sure that the movie will be more spectacular on Blu-Ray, although I bet it was fantastic on IMAX, wish I saw it. Couldn't have watched a better movie. Good Job Cameran, I think it was a shame it did not win Best Picture, but at least it came runner up.

First off I have to say that I did buy the original Movie that came out at the beginning of the year. But this version with all the extra and added scenes is worth every penny. If you feel that there were parts of the movie that didn't make sense of parts that are just missing then the extended cut version is for you. Even though there is now a 3D version on the market I would still recommend this set because of all the extra scenes you get.

This movie is downright spectacular. The universe created by James Cameron is in my opinion the best since Star Wars. All visual aspects of this movie were mind blowing. The world of Pandora and the Na'vi were wonderful creations. I am very much looking forward to the future installments. The extras in this Blu-Ray pack are second to none... just wish the 3d version was available. Overall, a must buy for anyone with an HD-TV and Blu-Ray.