Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez ...( see more  see more... ) , Giovanni Ribisi , Joel Moore , CCH Pounder , Laz Alonso , Wes Studi , Dileep Rao

In the future, Jake, a paraplegic war veteran, is brought to another planet, Pandora, which is inhabited by the Na'vi, a humanoid race with their own language and culture. Those from Earth find themse...( read more  read more... )lves at odds with each other and the local culture.

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82% liked it

250 critics

PG-13, 2 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: James Cameron

Release Date: December 18, 2009

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  • February 9, 2010
    One of the best cinematic experiences I've had this decade. Beautiful, old fashioned storytelling woven around stunningly creative visuals. James Cameron seems to be the only blockbuster director that can put his money where his mouth is. While the story echoes Pocahontas, Dan...( read more)ces with Wolves, and even The Last Samurai, it allows us to absorb the amazing world that has been created. Long shots give us time to appreciate the work that went into creating the creatures and the landscapes. Simply astonishing.
  • February 8, 2010
    Definatly a worthwhile film and one everyone should see in 3D as soon as possible. Some amazing special effects, decent soundtrack and some great directing at times by Cameron. Sam Worthington I did like and suited the role as did the brilliant Sigourney Weaver. Zoe Saldana is un...( read more)recognisable in this and had great chemistry with Sam Worthington.

    However, I can't help but wonder when this film isn't in 3D, whether it will feel as good. I expected to be wowed by a film nominated for 9 oscars and It wasn't quite there. The plot did confuse the hell out of me but the brilliant cinemtography and effects just kept me glued to the screen.

    Avatar is still a very good film but lacks that extra little spark that I like to see in Academy Award nominated films. Will be interesting to see the film when it's not in 3D.

    *Recomended Watch*
  • February 8, 2010
    Did I miss something? Not being one to listen to hype went into this movie with an open mind. Came out bored and wishing I had seen something else. I have nothing against a film with good special fx. But it has to have more than just that this has nothing else to offer. Poor...( read more) acting and a bad script. Sorry people... this film is dull!!!! Oh yeah, before I forget, the story has been done a hundred times before and a hundred times better.
  • February 5, 2010
    Review coming soon.
  • February 3, 2010
    Amazing. Beautifully crafted, intense and heartfelt story. Simply put; James Cameron has made yet another masterpiece.
  • February 9, 2010
    I haven't really ever watched a movie like this.






    I'm so unbelievably excited for this.
  • February 9, 2010
    es muy entretenida y sus efectso espeiclaes osn de los mejores pero la historia no se me hizo lago que diga wowwww
  • February 8, 2010
    i'll give it a chance since my mom absolutly loved it
  • February 8, 2010
    My fave movie so far... Great movie!
  • February 8, 2010
    It was a good movies just hated how long a movie it was

Critic Reviews


December 21, 2009
David Edelstein, New York Magazine

The narrative would be ho-hum without the spectacle. But what spectacle! Avatar is dizzying, enveloping, vertiginous ... I ran out of adjectives an hour into its 161 minutes. full review

December 21, 2009
A.O. Scott, At the Movies

I had the feeling coming out of this movie that I haven't felt since maybe I was eleven years old in 1977 and I saw Star Wars for the first time. full review

December 18, 2009
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

It's a remote-control movie experience, a high-tech "wish you were here" scribbled on a very expensive postcard. full review

December 18, 2009
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

The most-hyped movie of the year just about merits it. full review

December 18, 2009
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times

The villains are mostly out of pantomime; much of the dialogue needs a stretcher; and the save-the-rainforest plot is a pain. Just take your eyes to the film. Leave all other faculties at home. full review

December 17, 2009
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

The film vibrates with the excitement of discovery and awe. Not just for the sight of six-legged rhinos and butterfly-hued dragons, but for the thousands of hours of work that unite here in a creative... full review

December 16, 2009
Claudia Puig, USA Today

For all the grandeur and technical virtuosity of the mythical 3-D universe Cameron labored for years to perfect, his characters are one-dimensional, rarely saying anything unexpected. But for much of ... full review

December 16, 2009
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

It extends the possibilities of what movies can do. Cameron's talent may just be as big as his dreams. full review

December 15, 2009
Armond White, The New York Press

The corniest movie ever made about the white man's need to lose his identity and assuage racial, political, sexual and historical guilt. full review

December 11, 2009
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

There is still at least one man in Hollywood who knows how to spend $250 million, or was it $300 million, wisely. full review

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Comments


  • Sasha157
    February 3, 2010
    Watch This Movie Online Free at FLY75.com
  • XforeverXbeginsX
    February 2, 2010
    What's so special about Avatar?!?
  • hexadecimal420
    January 31, 2010
    better blue than white!
  • MsNightwatch
    January 27, 2010
    Plot bad!
    Originality zero!
    This movie SUCKED! If I see another 5 star rating I will throw up.
  • TheBlackKnight
  • joshfirefigher
    January 24, 2010
    This is a must see movie, if you are a SciFi fan. Worth watching!
  • Cherri101
    January 24, 2010
    Freaky blue faces...
  • beatlehead5
    January 22, 2010
    Can anyone tell me why a movie that cost $500-million is "borrowing" the roar from the much-denigrated 70's version of KING KONG?!?! Every time I heard KONG wail in AVATAR I cracked up! It may be time to re-evaluate the '76 KONG if huge productions such as AVATAR are going to pay homage to it...
  • phaysal
    January 20, 2010
    avatar. wat more can i say. dis film is great
  • eimed
    January 20, 2010
    i think this movie was the best 3D experience you could ever but it would be alot better it there was naked scences of the people form the home land of avatar!!!!! i love MEN !!!!!! im looking for a guy that will give me the beast experience of my life, even better than avatar !!!!!

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Facts


  • Goof:
    How if, on first encounter the Na'vi arrows will not penetrate the humans' vehicles, do they do so at the end of the movie?
  • Goof:
    when the human military are marching at the end of the movie; when the NA'vi have taken over the base, they are not wearing any masks to protect them from poisonous to humans pandora air
  • Fun Fact:
    The production and marketing of Avatar is rumored to have cost over 500 million dollars.
  • Fun Fact:
    Avatar makes extensive use of motion capture technology, not only using it for bodily movements but also for facial expressions. James Cameron has said "this is not an animated movie" because so much of what the animated characters are doing is a dir...( read more)ect translation of the actors' performances.
  • Reference:
    This movie references:
    X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963)
    THE BLUE BODY OF THE AVATAR REMINDS ME THAT MOVIE
  • Fun Fact:
    Avatar is 40% live action and 60% photo-realistic CGI. Motion capture technology was used for the CGI scenes.

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