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Overview
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
James Cameron (written by)
Release Date:
18 December 2009 (USA)
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Tagline:
Enter the World See more »
Plot:
A paraplegic marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
Awards:
Won 3 Oscars.
Another 28 wins
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58 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(9126 articles)
International trailer and images for Danny Trejo's Machete
(From The Geek Files. 2 September 2010, 3:30 PM, PDT)
Five Shamless Sci-Fi Oscar Robberies, Spearheaded by Avatar
(From Huffington Post. 2 September 2010, 2:00 PM, PDT)
James Cameron rethinks Avatar sequel after criticism from Amazon tribe
(From The Geek Files. 2 September 2010, 10:30 AM, PDT)
(From The Geek Files. 2 September 2010, 3:30 PM, PDT)
Five Shamless Sci-Fi Oscar Robberies, Spearheaded by Avatar
(From Huffington Post. 2 September 2010, 2:00 PM, PDT)
James Cameron rethinks Avatar sequel after criticism from Amazon tribe
(From The Geek Files. 2 September 2010, 10:30 AM, PDT)
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Fascinating concept .Must be seen cannot be described
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Sam Worthington | ... | Jake Sully |
 | Zoe Saldana | ... | Neytiri |
 | Sigourney Weaver | ... | Dr. Grace Augustine |
 | Stephen Lang | ... | Colonel Miles Quaritch |
 | Joel Moore | ... | Norm Spellman (as Joel David Moore) |
 | Giovanni Ribisi | ... | Parker Selfridge |
 | Michelle Rodriguez | ... | Trudy Chacon |
 | Laz Alonso | ... | Tsu'tey |
 | Wes Studi | ... | Eytukan |
 | CCH Pounder | ... | Moat |
 | Dileep Rao | ... | Dr. Max Patel |
 | Matt Gerald | ... | Corporal Lyle Wainfleet |
 | Sean Anthony Moran | ... | Private Fike |
 | Jason Whyte | ... | Cryo Vault Med Tech |
| Scott Lawrence | ... | Venture Star Crew Chief |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
"Avatar: An IMAX 3D Experience" - USA (IMAX version)
"Avatar: Special Edition" - USA (longer version)
"James Cameron's Avatar" - USA (promotional title)
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"Avatar: Special Edition" - USA (longer version)
"James Cameron's Avatar" - USA (promotional title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking. (also special edition)
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Runtime:
162 min | 171 min (special edition)
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Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 See more »
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Certification:
USA:PG-13 (certificate #45663) | South Korea:12 | UK:12A | Norway:11 | Ireland:12A | Sweden:11 | Singapore:PG | Denmark:11 | Brazil:12 | Finland:K-13 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Netherlands:12 | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Australia:M | Portugal:M/6 (Qualidade) | Canada:14A (British Columbia/Manitoba) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/Ontario) | Germany:12 | New Zealand:M | Iceland:10 | Hong Kong:IIA | Taiwan:GP (original rating) | Argentina:13 | Peru:14 | Japan:G | Mexico:B | Taiwan:GP | Portugal:M/12 (re-rating on appeal) | Austria:12 | France:U | USA:PG-13 (certificate #46258) (special edition) | Malaysia:PG-13
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Trivia:
According to James Cameron, the Na'vi are blue to create a conceptual parallel with traditional Hindu depictions of God (e.g., in the forms of Vishnu, Shiva, Rama, Krishna, etc.), but also because "I just like the color blue."See more »
Goofs:
Continuity: In the scene where Parker is shown playing golf on the indoor golf course in RDA, the first time he hits the ball, there are two other balls lying on the course side by side. In the next shot, two are distant from each other and in the shot after that, they are in their original position.See more »
Quotes:
[first lines]
Jake Sully:When I was lying in the V.A. hospital with a big hole blown through the middle of my life, I started having these dreams of flying. I was free. But sooner or later, you always have to wake up.
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Jake Sully:When I was lying in the V.A. hospital with a big hole blown through the middle of my life, I started having these dreams of flying. I was free. But sooner or later, you always have to wake up.
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Movie Connections:
References Apocalypse Now (1979)See more »
Soundtrack:
I See You (Theme from Avatar)See more »
FAQ
Why are radios still used in the movie, when there is a permanent wireless data link with the Avatars?Why does Jake Sully have a modern-day, non-motorized wheelchair in a setting over 130 years in the future?
Will there be anything extra in the Avatar Blu Ray & DVD?
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I saw this epic last night at the Empire Leicester Sq in London, which is a superb venue in which to view this film. Huge screen, excellent sound and an extraordinary Dolby, 3 dimensional image. The whole effect is mind blowing.
This is a 'Must see' movie, innovative, and extraordinary. I think it will be regarded by most cinema goers as another milestone in the history of the art. The level of realism achieved is remarkable, and although the film is relatively long in real time, it retains it's excitement and holds the audience's attention to the end.
Performances are good, but this is not the sort of film that dwells on big star value for the actors, although Sigorney Weaver does shine and delivers a very convincing performance, as do the rest of the cast. But as there is so much entertainment and action value on screen the human element does not dominate in the usual way.
As Writer/Director, James Cameron deserves high praise for this creation and in my opinion it will break box office records. I thoroughly enjoyed this film.