| Avatar is a 2009 American science fiction epic movie scripted and directed by famous movie director James Cameron. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Michelle Rodriguez as well as Stephen Lang play the lead roles.
The word "avatar" comes from Indian mythology. It means "god's visit to Earth to fix something that is broken". Vishnu, one of the three gods shielding creation, visits Earth frequently. According to Hindu mythology, Vishnu is dark-blue in colour. James Cameron has also decided to make the aliens blue.
Set in the future on an alien moon called Pandora situated the Alpha Centauri star system, Avatar film tells the eternal story of gluttony, immaturity and the ferocity resulting from ignorance.
The story revolves around a soldier - Jack - who comes Pandora the moon placed in the Alpha Centauri star system to help The Corporation intending to mine and export unobtainium - a precious mineral. The Na'vi are the alien arboreal humonoid civilization that lives and thrives on Pandora. They are a part of a huge symbiotic living system that includes both animals and plants which are connected by a biological interaction network. The Corporation intends to mine the moon and the Na'vi fight against the intruders for their fatherland. The growth and expansion of the mining colony threatens the existence of the local tribe.
While on a mission, Jake is taken in by the Na'vi and gets acquainted with their habitat, culture and language. He falls in love with a female Na'vi who helps him when he is lost in the forest.
Avatars are biological creatures - a combination of human and alien DNA. They are controlled by a human being whose DNA they were made from. The soldier takes control of an avatar made from his brother's DNA.
AVATAR draws a picture of an ideal world. The ending is particularly touching. The visual effects are fantastic. Being a gifted skilful film maker, Cameron has released one of the most thought-out and consistent films. The movie is really worth watching. |
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