| AVATAR is spoken about everywhere. It is nominated nine times for the Oscar 2010 and is very likely to receive several awards. Avatar is a 2009 American science fiction film written and directed by prolific film director James Cameron, with Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Michelle Rodriguez and Stephen Lang playing the starring roles.
The term "avatar" originated in Hindu mythology. It is "god's visit to Earth to fix sth that is broken". Vishnu, one of the three gods who protect creation, visits Earth regularly. In Hindu mythology Vishnu is portrayed dark-blue. Cameron has also decided to paint the aliens blue.
Set in the year 2154 on an alien planet called Pandora located the Alpha Centauri star system, Avatar movie tells the eternal story of gluttony, immaturity and the violence that arises out of ignorance.
The plot of the story revolves around a soldier - Jack - who flies to Pandora the moon placed in the Alpha Centauri star system to help The Corporation that wants to mine and export a precious mineral called unobtainium. The Na'vi are the alien arboreal humonoid civilization living and thriving on Pandora. They are a part of a huge symbiotic living system that includes animals and plants which are all connected by a biological communication network. The Corporation wants to mine the moon and the Na'vi fight for their homeland. The expansion and growth of the mining colony threatens the existence of the local tribe.
While on a mission, Jake is taken in by the Na'vi and explores their habitat, culture and language. Natirii, the female Na'vi he meets in the forest, helps him through this trip. Jake falls in love with her.
Avatars are biological creatures made from alien and human DNA. They are not self-aware and are controlled by a human from whose DNA they were made. The soldier takes control of an avatar that is made from his brother's DNA.
Avatar is an idealistic movie demonstrating an ideal world. The ending is particularly moving. The visual effects are captivating. The alien world Cameron and his team present to the viewer is one of the most thought-out and consistent. The movie is worth watching. |
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