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Avatar: The Way of Water

  • 20222022
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 3h 12m
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Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Bailey Bass, and Britain Dalton in Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, 'Avatar: The Way of Water' begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.
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Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the arm... Read allJake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home.Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
320K
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21
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  • Director
    • James Cameron
  • Writers
    • James Cameron(screenplay by)
    • Rick Jaffa(screenplay by)
    • Amanda Silver(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Sam Worthington
    • Zoe Saldana
    • Sigourney Weaver
  • Director
    • James Cameron
  • Writers
    • James Cameron(screenplay by)
    • Rick Jaffa(screenplay by)
    • Amanda Silver(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Sam Worthington
    • Zoe Saldana
    • Sigourney Weaver
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    • 2.6KUser reviews
    • 351Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 61 wins & 120 nominations total

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    Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington
    • Jake
    Zoe Saldana
    Zoe Saldana
    • Neytiri
    • (as Zoe Saldaña)
    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Kiri
    Stephen Lang
    Stephen Lang
    • Quaritch
    Kate Winslet
    Kate Winslet
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    Cliff Curtis
    • Tonowari
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    Edie Falco
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    Jemaine Clement
    Jemaine Clement
    • Dr. Garvin
    Jamie Flatters
    Jamie Flatters
    • Neteyam
    Britain Dalton
    Britain Dalton
    • Lo'ak
    Trinity Jo-Li Bliss
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    • Tuk
    Jack Champion
    Jack Champion
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    Bailey Bass
    Bailey Bass
    • Tsireya
    Filip Geljo
    Filip Geljo
    • Aonung
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    Duane Evans Jr.
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    • Director
      • James Cameron
    • Writers
      • James Cameron(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Rick Jaffa(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Amanda Silver(screenplay by) (story by)
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    'Avatar: The Way of Water' Cast Answer Burning Questions

    'Avatar: The Way of Water' Cast Answer Burning Questions

    James Cameron and the cast share their favorite Na'vi phrases and discuss whether we'll see Leonardo DiCaprio join the Avatar franchise.
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    • Trivia
      When Sigourney Weaver first saw Kiri's initial design, she objected to it because she felt it was "too neat and pretty." She advocated for Kiri to have a messier design and for her to be a more awkward teenager.
    • Goofs
      Spider talks about the moon pool of the antagonist's ship (a moon pool is an opening in the bottom of the hull, giving access to the water below). The Italian version translates this as a meaningless "pool shaped like the moon".
    • Quotes

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      Jake Sully: I see now. I can't save my family by running. This is our home. This is our fortress. This is where we make our stand.

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    8/10
    Another technical achievement for James Cameron but the story is simple and forgettable
    I decided to rewatch the first Avatar last night before watching Avatar 2 and I am always in awe of how stunning the visuals are; it was a crowd-pleaser and more agreeable for the general audience. However, with the first Avatar, the story was basic and simple---it was rather forgettable. The thing is, the Avatar franchise has a simple story but it was told grandly. 'Avatar: The Way of Water' was a captivating visual feast, with every attempt beautifully framed via painstakingly flawless CGI, but the message about protecting your loved ones is not new to us, but it was ingenious. James Cameron's level of perfectionism translates to the audience; the details of every frame are precise and I can't help but wonder how on earth he has done that. It is the simple plot accompanied by such technical achievement that has always been the formula for almost all of Cameron's movies, not just Avatar. Simplicity is not a bad thing.

    Just like in the first Avatar, characters are established a lot, and there is not much emotional attachment during the first half. However, the thrill and excitement peaked during the second act were worth it---This is the trick for most highly-budget films, they will entice you with visual and technical achievement, but the story is not that grand nor special for the audience to keep talking about it in the next 5 years. The Pandora world Cameron takes us to is excellent and magnificently conceptualized, but the story is missing the emotional draw that made this film a pretentious masterpiece. Though the visuals are still magnificent, it's difficult this time not to recognize the repetition of the story and the limited character arcs the movie presented. You will remember Avatar---aside from blue people---as a movie with impeccable and out-of-this-world visuals, but the story remains forgettable.

    Some films are just pure escapism and sometimes that's what audiences need, and this is what Avatar 2 delivered. Avatar 2 doesn't necessarily check all those boxes to become a great film, but what it does right will offer viewers moments of astonishment, full-body immersion, and beauty. You can easily watch the movie and points out its mistakes and flaws, but it is hard to resist the fun and adventure the film delivers throughout its 192 minutes runtime. It is clear that James Cameron is making this movie for a general audience, and while imperfect, it certainly seems to serve its purpose.
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    • Release date
      • December 16, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Avatar 2
    • Filming locations
      • Stone Street Studios, Wellington, New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • 20th Century Studios
      • TSG Entertainment
      • Lightstorm Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $350,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $678,465,888
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $134,100,226
      • Dec 18, 2022
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,304,184,543
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 12 minutes
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Auro 11.1
      • Dolby Atmos
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • Dolby Surround 7.1

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