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   A Stunning, Remarkable, Overwhelming Achievement!

Across the universe, on a lush green alien world the interests of science and commerce collide. While scientists hope to explore and learn, a conglomerate is seeking to acquire a precious element. The business of that acquisition may have a diplomatic solution, offering the native, primitive, people education, medicine and other advancements in exchange for their cooperation. Should diplomacy fail, a corporate military is waiting... but life on Pandora has many deadly secrets and an army of it’s own!

Seen in IMAX 3D, this film is almost overpowering – visually. The story here is decently written, only slightly predictable. It is the direction, incorporating vast CGI with live action in such a manner one may forget nothing on Pandora is real. Even so, the performances seem a bit weak, becoming lost amongst the wondrous CGI characterizations and sets.

B / PG2

Starring: Sam Worthington; Zoe Saldana; Sigourney Weaver; Stephen Lang; and, Michelle Rodriguez
Featuring: Giovanni Ribisi; Joel David Moore; and, CCH Pounder
With: Wes Studi; Laz Alonso; and, Dileep Rao
Director and Writer: James Cameron

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