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Avatar

PG-13

Released Dec 18, 2009

2h 42m

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Action

Fantasy

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James Cameron's Academy Award®-winning 2009 epic adventure "Avatar", returns to theaters September 23 in stunning 4K High Dynamic Range. On the lush alien world of Pandora live the Na'vi, beings who appear primitive but are highly evolved. Because the planet's environment is poisonous, human/Na'vi hybrids, called Avatars, must link to human minds to allow for free movement on Pandora. Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), a paralyzed former Marine, becomes mobile again through one such Avatar and falls in love with a Na'vi woman (Zoe Saldana). As a bond with her grows, he is drawn into a battle for the survival of her world.

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Critics Consensus

It might be more impressive on a technical level than as a piece of storytelling, but Avatar reaffirms James Cameron's singular gift for imaginative, absorbing filmmaking.

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

It’s not just that we’ve seen the tale before… it’s that every aspect of the screenplay is terrible.

Rated: 1.5/5

Dec 7, 2022

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Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine/Vulture

Cameron and his artists have so lovingly imagined the moon of Pandora that every shot of the film contains new wonders.

Sep 23, 2022

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Julie and Brandy

Autostraddle

Five hundred million dollars [wasted].

Sep 1, 2021

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Matthew Rozsa

matthewrozsa.com

I've watched "Avatar" so many times that, according to some reports, it could be unhealthy.

Rated: 4/4

Dec 27, 2024

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Michael Leader

Den of Geek

It is every bit the technical achievement that Cameron promised it would be. However, there is no dodging its weak, underwhelming story. And I don't go back to rewatch The Terminator, Aliens or T2 time after time for the special effects.

Rated: 3/5

May 7, 2024

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

“Avatar” remains a transporting experience – an entertaining blend of old-fashioned adventure and technological wonder.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 8, 2024

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Mike d

The movie itself is just ok, but seeing it in imax was absolutely incredible

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/09/25

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Mark A

Classic film made for the big screen!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/16/22

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ashley

Jake sully a true hero no cap B)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10/22

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Charlie

James Cameron brings it

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/10/22

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Judith P

I have always loved this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/04/22

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Stephanie

Love that it’s being re-released in 3D. Even better than I remember it being when I originally saw it. Can’t wait for the new one!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/04/22

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Synopsis

James Cameron's Academy Award®-winning 2009 epic adventure "Avatar", returns to theaters September 23 in stunning 4K High Dynamic Range. On the lush alien world of Pandora live the Na'vi, beings who appear primitive but are highly evolved. Because the planet's environment is poisonous, human/Na'vi hybrids, called Avatars, must link to human minds to allow for free movement on Pandora. Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), a paralyzed former Marine, becomes mobile again through one such Avatar and falls in love with a Na'vi woman (Zoe Saldana). As a bond with her grows, he is drawn into a battle for the survival of her world.

Director: James Cameron
Producer: James Cameron, Jon Landau
Screenwriter: James Cameron
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Dune, Ingenious Film Partners, Lightstorm Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Warfare|Intense Battle Sequences|Sensuality|Some Smoking)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 18, 2009, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Sep 23, 2022
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.5M
Runtime: 2h 42m
Sound Mix: DTS, SDDS, Dolby Digital, Dolby

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