Dwight Ward (DwightWard)

Being a fan of director James Cameron, i was extremely disappointed when he stopped directing features, after helming the masterpiece "Titanic". Now more then ten years on, he has returned to the industry with what can only be describe as a sensational comeback. Avatar does what countless Hollywood blockbusters have tried and failed to do, it picks you up and carries you on a three hour ride, never once letting go. The story mixes action with drama, showing an indigenous culture, like that of our own American Indians, and portraying the battle to protect that which is pure from the technologically advanced humans. There are parts in the story that hinted on slow or repetitive, but where the script drops a notch the directing picks up. The graphics are unmatched by any film I've seen, and I've seen them all. The explosiveness seen through 3d brings you into the world of Pandora and it's abundant wildlife. Sam Worthington proves to be an extremely talented actor and i hope to view many more roles with him in the future. Sigourney Weaver who I've missed since the Ali1en series, embodies her character and turns her fully dimensional. The supporting actors and voice actors, all do impressively in their individual roles and cause the film to become even more real. The film in plain English is amazing and i couldn't imagine a more enjoyable way to spend the evening. James Cameron is back and I'm eternally grateful to god for making him. And when at last the three hours faded away and the credits rolled in I slowly came down from the high which is Avatar.

I love the comic more than any comic or book I have ever read. For the last 30 years a small number of producers have wanted to make this film, but everyone else said "it was impossible and unfilmable." But its finally been done by none other then Zach Snyder, the genius behind 300.

So let me start by saying, it is the most stunningly beautiful film you will ever see. The cinematography alone is beyond anything previously made. As for the movie, it pays perfect homage to the graphic novel, taking the material and changing it just enough to work with film. Looking at the source however, I'm truly surprised it came out so good and am certain it will offend quite a number of people for its gore and content.

I watched it in Imax on the night of it's release, 12:00 in the morning and walked out of the cinema 3 hours later breathing the night's air and wishing it wasn't over. This is not a movie for idiots, superhero fan's, or people looking for a simple plot. This is a move for someone looking for a rich and deep portrayal of humans, with an added dose of violence to appease your dark side. And for what it is no one could have done better. Also I agree with Zach, I hope Alan Moore will one day watch it, he'll realize it does justice to his comic....

So in closing I urge you to watch the Watchmen, you will not be disappointed.