City of Films

I saw AVATAR this past weekend with no expectations.  Believe it or not, I stayed clear of a lot of hype – you might thank me for not posting a million stories on CoF about it.  This was my FIRST 3D movie; I was unaware of this non-option as well until the nice gal at the Box Office informed me it’s only in 3D.  So was it everything the internet world has said it is?  Yes.  Yes it is.  New technology had to be created to make this movie, James Cameron held out until it was invented.  The man has patience.  He’s told a story that isn’t from a comic, teen novel, or TV show.  This movie is why theater going will never die (so I hope).  There should be a lot of comparisons to Star Wars; Cameron has created just as Lucas did; a new world of exploration, characters and storytelling.  The movie going experience itself was nothing short of extraordinary and I would like to do it again.  This was the event of the year and the best way to send 2009 into history.

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