| Avatar is spoken about everywhere. It is in nine nominations for the Oscar 2010 and is very likely to receive several awards. Avatar is a 2009 American science fiction movie scripted and directed by talented film director James Cameron. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Michelle Rodriguez and Stephen Lang played the starring parts.
The term "avatar" originates in Indian mythology. It is "god's visit to Earth to fix smth that is broken". Being one of the three gods shielding creation, Vishnu visits Earth often. In Hindu mythology Vishnu is depicted dark-blue. Having been possibly inspired by Hindu mythology, Cameron has also decided to paint the aliens blue.
The movie is set in 2154. It touches on the ever-lasting human vices: greed, immaturity and violence resulting from ignorance.
The plot revolves around a soldier - Jack - who flies to Pandora the moon situated in the Alpha Centauri star system to help The Corporation aiming to mine and export a precious mineral called unobtainium. The Na'vi are the alien arboreal humonoid civilization that thrives on Pandora. They are a part of a vast symbiotic living system including animals and plants which are connected by a biological communication network. The Corporation plans to mine the planet and the Na'vi fight against the intruders for their homeland. The expansion and growth of the mining colony menaces the continued existence of the local tribe.
When on a mission, Jake is taken in by the Na'vi and explores their culture, language and habitat. Natirii, the female Na'vi he meets in the forest, helps him through this trip. Jake falls in love with her.
Avatars are biological creations - a mixture of human and alien DNA. They are controlled by a human from whose DNA they were made. The soldier takes control of an avatar made from his brother's DNA.
Avatar is an idealistic film showing an ideal world. The end of the movie is especially moving. The visual effects are spectacular. The alien world Cameron and his team demonstrate to viewers is one of the most thought-out and consistent. The film is worth viewing. |
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