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After reading the negative reviews of this movie, I felt compelled to re-list my own review. Obviously people aren't getting the message. This movie is reminiscent - obviously - of what we Cherokee endured. I actually wept many times while watching it, knowing the parallels hidden within, perhaps overlooked by those not "Native American". The action, CG, technical effects and acting - all have depth and subtle, underlying meaning - especially in the scientific and military crews. If you're a CG appreciator, go for it - purchase this movie. There's more to it though, but the effects are astonishing. So now, risking cyber-throttling for my diatribe to come, here goes. Just take into consideration that people have different reasons for enjoying movies, and their consequent value. Not only is this an important movie, it may awaken all who see it - including some Human Beings - so many whom have slept in apparent complacency - for so long, side by side with those who attempted to slaughter us all not too long ago - and for the same reasons depicted in this remarkable movie. Resources. Land. Greed. Should this happen? Should we awaken? It is inevitable. Just as the travelers experienced a long sleep prior to reaching their destination, this analogy was not lost on me. I've noticed a few comment mentions indicating "Native American" likenesses, but decided to expand the obvious nature I perceived - as well as many friends. We saw it clearly from the beginning. So, in order to assist understanding from this viewpoint, here goes. Our oldest Cherokee authenticated "city" has been dated at over 5,000 years. This was a major trading center, there were many more. We have learned to be patient, and learned it well, most recently by the terrible things done to us - truly genocide. In order for Euros to own land, resources and people - we learned the reality of who is empowered here - then and now. Impossible not to recognize in this film, this correlation. At the least the earth would be protected once again if Cherokee and all our Native Nations had the opportunity for legitimate governmental input - this movie merely condenses the action, bringing to fore the tranquil previous lives on Pandora - and like us, thanking wildlife for giving their lives in order to sustain ours. Could something "real" like this happen here? Yep. It could. However, knowing what we do for sustenance in this would require research and time....something people don't have these days, in this economy, with required two income households, ninety+ hour work weeks, etc. I suppose one must truly want to learn how to feed their families if there weren't grocery stores, but there is nothing available in these stores able to surpass the nectar of ripe blackberries picked from a wild bush or the satisfaction of eating a personally tended tomato while standing in your own garden, its juices running down your arm. The Indiginous beings inhabiting Pandora were working with their unique planet, relishing its fruits - so well depicted by Jake's Avatar - and something we Cherokee still enjoy right now, right here, today. That's how Native cultures survived here for centuries. Yes, it would be difficult to the extreme for most to live that way; the required change in lifestyles. Not for us, however. At the worst? People will not exist here in the US from whence we "Native Americans" came - and continue to come, albeit with quite different lifestyles for most, yet I believe Human Beings would flourish once again if we were forced to return to the old ways. Well, not so very old. In this movie? The indiginous humanoids were knowledgable, working with and enjoying the bounty of their planet. They are Human Beings in this film. Only "Native American" readers will understand what I mean. We will continue to survive, for we know how. I realize this may be perceived as nonsense by many readers. Know this and make no mistake: we teach Our Own our way, and the crucial importance of balance within the earth wherever we live, (it would surprise you all) however we may appear - the blond guy with blue eyes and an Irish name in the next cubicle may be Indian. Yes, I said Indian. This politically correct nonsense makes little sense to my clan. Indian = indiginous, shortened to Indian all over the world. We frequently recognize Our Own, just as depicted by the female shaman in this movie. The Earth is the main thing to protect as was Pandora...protect it, and it shall feed and protect us who continue living; understand the sad truth that we, here, not only in the US but globally, are on the edge of the abyss. This is the most profound depiction in movie form I have seen reflecting this fact to date, CG, special effects, well fleshed-out characters and all. I have watched many movies, and noticed their changes along with the times. These are strange days. Recently, movies began to reflect current horrors - real horrors, not only to us Indians, but to us all - and in incredibly intelligent formats. I wonder who will live? I wonder who will flourish? Watch the movie. Our journey, again, is much the same, regardless of the format amd plot. Awaken. This movie, when watched in this manner may open your eyes...allowing folks to become much more cognizant here in the US especially - and those who haven't, to wake up. This I hope. This we hope. This we shall work toward, for it is the only way. We lived, we endured, in spite of the odds. We learned. Just as the Avatars did. All Cherokee didn't see the humor in relocation and the consequent Trail of Tears. And registration? Further removal of our freedom by shedding our blood via lies in hope of killing us off completely? Schools which included nothing of our own history? Incomprehensible. Unacceptable. We did not all go. We, of my clan did not go. Research what I write. You may learn something amazing. Try the keyword Yahoo Falls, see the last recognized atrocity - certainly, there have been many, many others - this, a minor one in Euro eyes, and then weep yourselves. Heart-breaking, it is forever remembered by us, passed down to our children - who made up the majority of lives taken at Yahoo Falls on their journey to safety, so they thought. Killing children. This is not our way. However, it is the way accomplished in so many fashions by Big Corporation - the true government - here and globally - as well as on Pandora. This is an important addition to anyone and everyone's film library, should be protected, and utilized as an unique learning tool. It is worthy. Let us not revisit the past, but learn from it by whatever means grace us all - i.e., this movie, any genius medium which brings history and possibility to light, research on the 'net - however you can learn about the reality of these strange days. History repeats itself. Perhaps this was an intentional attempt by Cameron to enlighten folks...who knows what motivation pushes some? We who were here before shall continue our attempts to live peacefully on and of these lands. Should peace be an impossibility? We shall do exactly what we did in WW II, and that was the right thing at that time. But, let's not get into these war and nuclear issues - we hope there will never be another bomb. Anywhere. If only a single pair of eyes open via the effects on folks from this incredible movie, that's a wonderful thing. Like the indigenous inhabitants of Pandora, we hope for the best - and handle the worst. Here and now, we hope those in government positions cease to speak out of the side of their mouths. Money and greed? They have no home. We Indians shall live on, for Human Beings are graced with a Home, an eternal one - we hope - Earth. Pandora's Human Beings lived that way. And they fought well, with Honor. Enough about our reality. See this film, and try to learn from it in ways more than how impressive its CG effects are or the entertainment value, or what tiny mistakes there may be - if any. I don't see any - but some viewers do. Regardless, this is worth the investment - purchase the DVD or Blu-ray. See it on Video on Demand. You will not regret it. As far as waiting for the additional releases? Heck, I'll purchase them all. Thanks for reading my lengthy comment. I welcome any replies. Anyone who doesn't understand the parallel between the "blue people" and us Indians? I will happily describe the historical likenesses in great detail. Be well - everyone.

Hello to everyone who reads this. I have bought from Amazon over 125 Blu-ray titles by now.. and this would be my first ever review on a Blu-ray title if I am not mistaken I think I did one review on "Short Circuit " not sure. I still didn't get my "Avatar" Blu-ray from Amazon, as at the time I am writing this, it is 04-21-2010 12:37PM on PST. I should receive my copy of "Avatar" Blu-ray tomorrow which is 04-22-2010 on it's official schedule release on "Earth's day". Yet I received a copy of it on Blu-ray yesterday from another very well known source to me which I can't mention here due to legal street issues date. Firstly I have to let you all know that my friends TV is calibrated and this review is mainly based from what I see on my friends calibrated TV settings. ( in other words if your TV is not yet been calibrated please don't blame my review after watching "Avatar" on your none-calibrated TV ) Let me start with just saying this UNBELIEVABLE quality. I have no idea how Mr. Cameron did it. This is the best-ever Blu-ray title that I have ever witness. Just amazing and mind blowing ( Waiting on Star Wars Blu-ray set and hoping it will have the same quality knowing Mr. G.Lucas ) It took my breath away. ( I think I disturb my friend Gary many times while watching the movie by parsing the quality of it) Mainly I take my hat off to Mr.Cameron for giving the viewers of "Avatar" experience by taking off all that Hollywood crap out from the menu which they usually adds... and cheers again for that Mr.Cameron. Cheers a lot for having respect for viewers. Cheers again for giving us a such a nice treat we appreciate your art with great respect. My ratings on video quality I gave it a Five Stars, Audio Quality I gave it a Five Stars, Overall Blu-ray quality I gave it a Five Stars,Overall for the movie 'Avatar" Five Stars and Two thumbs up. I do also know that the release on 22nd of "Avatar" will not have the extra Forty Five minutes. But Mr.Cameron were nice enough to let us know way-ahead about it so we can make our choice of which version to by such as April 22nd release or the late November 'Avatar" Directors Cut release. Therefore we will not have to double dip-it. ( Not many in Hollywood movie industry does give that early information of a late "Directors Cut" release before they release their very first title release, they always grab our money by releasing a late "Directors Cut" with a surprise ) Also I will not forget to thank the "Fox" Studio for releasing the Blu-ray for $ 19.99. Where they would have unarguably sold it for very easily over $ 26.99 ( which is considering with the cost of the movie/even though they covered in Two weeks of the opening well as thinking of other prices of some not so good new releases ) My hats off to you on that "Fox" Studio. Still there is one thing that bugs me and I am sad or rather upset about what "Fox' Studio did. Which is stated here by me. ( this is only my opinion and does not say I am right here, but it's a strong opinion ) We here in USA produce all the Blockbusters and still England and Europe gets the best deal and pricing why?. I don't know. It is a Million Dollar question for me. Example "Avatar" in England gets a choice to buy the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with a Steel Book and other survival guide book of "Avatar" for British Pounds 24.99 which is $38.00 at today's currency exchange rate. Or else they can buy just the Blu-ray at a cheaper price. It might be expensive for most of us yet the choice would have been give to us in the USA market too. And most of other titles that are released in England and Europe they always gets a very good buying options well as good pricing too... mainly Amazon UK. Then-again this is only my opinion like I have mentioned above. What I am trying to say here is.... we the USA make these films and such choice should have been given to us in USA too in-definitely . I have pre-ordered the USA and the UK version of it.. the UK version was ordered because I wanted the Steel Book Edition. But if the choice was given to the USA market I would have saved the $38.00 that I have spend on the UK "Steel Book Edition' as it would helped me on the long-run as I am going to buy the "Avatar" November "Directors Cut" release too. There-after if they release a 3D version I will not buy it because the movie was not shot on 3D camera. But still it would have help me if we in USA had the choice overall. My European version of "Avatar" Blu-ray will not go a waist as I will keep the steel book and give the Blu-ray to my nephew who lives in Spain. ( For those who are waiting for a good 3D movie... in 2011 Mr. Michael Bay's "Transformer 3 " is the best why!!!... he is shooting it in the real way how it is meant to be shot. With 2D and 3D dual lens anamorphic camera. Just a tip for fans. Overall my anonymous respect goes to Mr. Cameron for taking us into a such a wonderful,unforgettable excursion in life. Million thanks to you again. And cheers to "Fox" Studio for keeping the price at $ 19.99 for Blu-ray and DVD combo pack. ( at Amazon ) And thanks for the great production crew of this movie "Avatar"... well as let us not forget to thank the Geeks who work in it too without them there wouldn't be a "Avatar" movie. Cheers to all of you. I will not have to write in here asking people to buy it within another week time if you read [...] I am very sure this will be the ( AVATAR ) most sold Blu-ray title in currant Blu-ray history. Enjoy your "AVATAR" copy. Please if you can try and calibrate your TV before you watch it, calibrate your sound system and watch it ON DTS-HD ( UNCOMPRESSED sound ) Those who doesn't have Blu-ray system and 1080P TV with their own good reasons... whenever time permits you please buy it as this is how movies are meant to be watch. I thank you all a lot for reading my review on "Avatar" Blu-ray. Take care may Peace Prevail On Earth. Please plant a tree whenever you can, and don't destroy any that you have.Love,Brazil D. Uluwita,Long Beach, CA.

Avatar una película épica sin lugar a duda como muchos ya sabremos pero mi reseña será sobre el aspecto técnico si vale la pena la actualización a 4K y en mi opinión como coleccionista de discos Blu-ray es que efectivamente hay una mejora en la resolución pero el HDR está localizado simplemente en lugares muy puntuales como en los colores tipo neón morados verdes es decir hay que fijarse concretamente en estos puntos ya que no es un HDR que se vean a simple vista pero puntualizo no es una mala transferencia sugiero comprar la agua a buen precio

Heb genoten van deze mooie fantasie film.

Super film

Pour l'anecdote le copain de ma sœur et moi lui avons offert le même coffret pour Noël !C'est un très bon cadeau pour les fans du film. Les scènes en plus sont assez sympathiques sauf la première qui n'est pas à mon goût mais ça c'est subjectif 😊👌🏻

Picture and sound really impressive enjoy the whole movie from start to end for collector must have it.