| Avatar is among the most popular Internet searches these days. It is nominated nine times for the Oscar 2010 and is likely to get several awards. Avatar is a 2009 American science fiction film scripted and directed by versatile movie director James Cameron, with Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Michelle Rodriguez and Stephen Lang playing the leading parts.The term "avatar" originated in Hindu mythology. It denotes "god's visit to Earth to fix smth that is broken". Being one of the three gods shielding creation, Vishnu visits Earth regularly. According to Hindu mythology, Vishnu is dark-blue in colour. Cameron has also decided to make the aliens blue.The action of the movie takes place in 2154. It features the ever-lasting human vices, such as greed, immaturity and ferocity arising out of ignorance.The plot of the story revolves around a soldier - Jack - who is sent to Pandora the planet situated 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 species that live and thrive on the planet. They are a part of a vast symbiotic living system that includes both plants and animals which are all connected by an intricate biological interaction network. The Corporation wants to mine the planet and the Na'vi fight against the conquerors for their fatherland. The speedy 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 explores their culture, language and habitat. 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 alien and human DNA. They are not self-aware and are controlled by a human from whose DNA they were made. The soldier takes control of an avatar that is made from his brother's DNA.Avatar is an idealistic movie showing an ideal world. The end of the film is particularly poignant. The visual effects are captivating. The alien world Cameron and his professional team present to the viewer is one of the most thought-out and consistent. The movie is worth viewing. |
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