| AVATAR is among the most popular Web searches nowadays. It is nominated 9 times for the Oscar 2010 and is very likely to get several awards. Avatar is a 2009 US science fiction epic film written and directed by famous film director James Cameron, with Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez and Stephen Lang playing the lead roles.
The word Avatar originates in Indian mythology. It denotes "god's visit to Earth to fix something that is broken". Being one of the 3 gods protecting creation, Vishnu visits Earth often. As Hindu mythology state, Vishnu is dark-blue in colour. Having been possibly inspired by Hindu mythology, James Cameron has also decided to make the aliens blue.
The action of the film takes place in the year 2154. It features the ever-lasting human vices: greed, immaturity and violence that results from ignorance.
The story revolves around a soldier - Jack - who flies to Pandora the planet situated in the Alpha Centauri star system to help The Corporation aiming to mine and export unobtainium - a precious mineral. The Na'vi are the alien arboreal humonoid species thriving on Pandora. They are a part of a huge symbiotic living system including both animals and plants which are connected by a biological interaction network. The Corporation wants to mine the planet and the Na'vi fight against the invaders for their motherland. The expansion and growth of the mining colony menaces the existence of the local tribe.
Jack is taken in by the Na'vi and gets acquainted with their labguage, culture and habitat. Natirii, the female Na'vi he meets in the forest, helps him through this journey.
Avatars are biological creations made from alien and human DNA. They are not self-aware and 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 is an idealistic film demonstrating an ideal world. The end of the movie is particularly moving. The visual effects are captivating. The alien world Cameron and his team present to viewers is one of the most thought-out and consistent. The movie is really worth watching. |
