| AVATAR is among the most popular Web searches these days. It is in 9 nominations for the Oscar 2010 and is very likely to receive a few awards. Avatar is a 2009 American science fiction epic movie scripted and directed by famous film director James Cameron. Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez as well as Stephen Lang play the starring roles.
The word "avatar" has its roots Indian mythology. It denotes "god's visit to Earth to fix something that is broken". Vishnu, one of the 3 gods who shield creation, visits Earth regularly. In Hindu mythology Vishnu is depicted dark-blue. Having been possibly inspired by Hindu mythology, James Cameron has also decided to paint the aliens blue.
Set in the future on an alien moon called Pandora placed the Alpha Centauri star system, Avatar film tells the ever-lasting story of greed, immaturity and the ferocity that results from ignorance.
The plot revolves around a soldier - Jack - who goes to Pandora the planet placed in the Alpha Centauri star system to help The Corporation intending to mine and export a precious mineral called unobtainium. The Na'vi are the alien sentient humonoid civilisation living and thriving on the moon. They are a part of a vast symbiotic living system that contains animals and plants which are all connected by a biological communication network. The Corporation wants to mine the planet and the Na'vi fight for their homeland. The expansion of the mining colony menaces the existence of the local tribe.
Jack is taken in by the Na'vi and gets acquainted with their habitat, culture and language. Natirii, the female Na'vi he meets, helps him through this journey. 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 being from whose DNA they were made. The soldier controls an avatar made from his brother's DNA.
AVATAR draws a rosy picture of an ideal world. The ending is especially touching. The visual effects are fantastic. The alien world Cameron and his team present to viewers is one of the most carefully thought-out and consistent. The movie is really worth watching. |
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