Preconceived notions and tons of hype did not ruin my experience of this movie. And I mean that in a good way.
Even though this was the same tried and true formula that Cameron has used in almost all of his movies (unlikely love, the stereotypical corporate bad guy, and action, action, action) I was more than pleasantly surprised at how it all came together - even if it was predictable. The visual effects were amazing - especially in 3D - and the acting was superb. This is why we go to movies and this is why James Cameron will go down as one of the best storytellers ever. If you weren't a fan of his work before, you most certainly will be after seeing Avatar.
Even though this was the same tried and true formula that Cameron has used in almost all of his movies (unlikely love, the stereotypical corporate bad guy, and action, action, action) I was more than pleasantly surprised at how it all came together - even if it was predictable. The visual effects were amazing - especially in 3D - and the acting was superb. This is why we go to movies and this is why James Cameron will go down as one of the best storytellers ever. If you weren't a fan of his work before, you most certainly will be after seeing Avatar.