Avatar 3D Movie Review

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Avatar 3D Movie Review

Written By: Jacob Scarberry

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Simply put Avatar is a James Cameron 3D movie. James Cameron knows how to do 3D movies, and he is a pioneer in 3D technology. I could just stop right there and you'd get the point, but I'll elaborate in this review. The point is, Avatar is an absolute 3-D powerhouse, and with it being shot (largely) in 3D it aids in how beautiful the 3D can be in this movie. I didn't see this movie in 2009, but Avatar has a ton of 3D depth, and many instances of 3D pop-outs and a terrific use of color. It will be difficult to limit my appreciation to only a few noteworthy moments or scenes. I have to mention the floating mountain islands, they look amazing in 3D. The various aerial scenes are also top notch in 3D. The sequence with the tree of souls, and the floating seeds is amazing to see in 3D. I definitely appreciate what Avatar has done for 3D, and 3D storytelling, and how James Cameron has helped to make 3DTVs a thing. In closing the entirety of Avatar is fantastic to see 3D.

Final Verdict:

Great 3D & Editors Choice Award

Movie

James Cameron is a powerhouse director, having directed some amazing films, with Terminator 2 being one of my all time favorites, and with his previous film being Titanic netting him 4 Oscars, expectations were sky high for his follow-up. Cameron knew this, and instead of sacrificing his vision, he took twelve years to bring it to life, in-between dives down to the Titanic, of course. Were the high expectations met? In my eyes, no.

Avatar is practically a CGI-addled remake of the 1990 movie Dances with Wolves, but done with even less subtlety and class. The plot revolves around a former Marine, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), who is a paraplegic whose twin brother who was murdered in a robbery gone bad. To salvage an important mission, he's hired by a corporation to take his brother's place going to the planet of Pandora. Pandora is chock full of unobtanium, and it happens to be in the centerpiece of the indigenous tribe, the Navi.

Jake is sent to infiltrate the Navi in an avatar, to try to diplomatically remove the Navi and mine the super rare mineral. Things get complicated as Jake begins to assimilate into the tribe, becoming one of them, falling in love with Neyteri (Zoe Saldanha) and gaining an enemy with Colonel Quarritch (Stephen Lang). Jake must use his military knowhow, his newfound Navi skills, and his brotherhood to stop the destruction of Pandora.

The film is a 2 and a half hour feast for the eyes, delivering a high-quality visual experience that is colorful and well-shot, and the HDR helps to make the world of Pandora look like a stunning beautiful place. Avatar looks pretty , but it’s also a pretty hollow movie. Avatar’s message is rammed into your head repeatedly to the point of hatred, and the world isn't fully developed. Creature designs are also rather lazy and the Navi themselves are just blue cats with a tentacle attached and more human-esque eyes. The acting ranges from decent to over-the-top, the writing, especially the dialogue, is rote and predictable. When Avatar is done you're left feeling overwhelmed by the whole endeavor instead of being inspired or in awe.

Despite these problems, seeing it in 3D on the largest screen available to me within a reasonable driving distance, in a heated recliner, with Dolby Atmos surround sound, made this worth the trip. The whole film is clearly Cameron's, and he has a firm grasp on pacing and action, and I wasn't lost or confused during the action or expository scenes. Avatar has a terrific score by the late, great James Horner. The wonderful music helped make this an easier pill to swallow.

Does Avatar deserve to be the highest grossing film of all time? No. But I can see why it is, especially having never viewed the film before today (September 24, 2022) as it's an experience moreso than a work of art.

Avatar is a showcase of CGI spectacle and gripping action of the highest order. Regardless of the flaws, see it on the biggest screen you've got handy and in 3D, it's a treat.

Final Verdict: 7/10

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Brahmastra 3D Movie Review

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Brahmastra 3D Movie Review

Written By: Jacob Scarberry

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I think Brahmastra took a look at some of the best 3D conversions that Hollywood has thrown out into the world and said, "Hold my beer!". Brahmastra delivers not only the best 3D (so far) of 2022, but possibly this a all-timer candidate for best 3D. From the very start with the company logos, we are offered pop-outs galore! The whole film is a visual feast with the 3D, not only offering pop-outs, but amazing depth, pop-ins and natural spacing that just add to this colorful buffet for the eyes. DNEG provided the 3D stereoscopic conversion for this movie, and they did a fantastic job. Brahmastra has so many amazing moments in 3D that this entire movie is a masterpiece showcase for 3D. Safe to say, it's editor's choice 3D for sure. If you love 3D go out and see Brahmastra in 3D right now - you will not regret it. Seriously this is a 10/10 for the 3D aspect of this movie. Simply put Brahmastra is truly incredible to see in 3D. 3D lovers Brahmastra is absolutely a must watch.

Final Verdict:

Great 3D &

Editors Choice Award

Movie

Ok, I'm sad to admit that at age 34, this is my very first foreign language film that I had ever seen in cinemas, and usually it's because here in West Virginia, we're lucky to get a moderate release of an indie film, let alone one from across the world. So, when I saw a surprise 3D release that I was only made aware of because of RealD's Instagram video, I just had to take that leap, and it kinda paid off. Like I said above the 3D is amazing, but for the movie itself Brahmastra is only a so-so over bloated movie.

Brahmastra is about a happy-go-lucky man named Shiva. Shiva is a DJ by night and caretaker of orphans by day in Delhi, India. While performing at a massive dance party during the Festival of Lights, he finds love at first sight, and also sees visions of a scientist who is being tortured by Junoon, the Queen of Darkness and her two goons. They are hoping to bring about an event known as Brahmastra, which will bring about the end of the world and arise a great evil only known as Dev. Shiva and his new love interest, Isha, now must make a perilous journey across India to save the world and help unlock a deep secret within Shiva's soul.

First things first, this movie is superlong, and needlessly so. I was aware that Bollywood films tend to go long, but man I wasn't expecting a runtime of 163 minutes, and you feel every minute of this movie drag by so slowly. To say the film is poorly paced is too nice of wording for Brahmastra Part One. When not editing scenes with the subtly of a bull in a china shop, the film has three (!) full on dance scenes/music video numbers that grind the film to a screeching halt, and then jets back to the plot that snaps the neck of the viewer. It is visually stunning and the choreography of the first number is superb, but boy it just takes you out of the movie.

The dialogue is mainly exposition or corny romance/action cliches, and the plot is as predictable as a typical action/romance film. The direction is unsteady with so much indecisiveness that it just hard to focus or care about anything after the gargantuan runtime ends. The action scenes struggle so much with a lack of guidance, it makes Michael Bay seem calm by comparison.

However, the cast does pretty good with what they were handed, and there is clear chemistry with the leads Shiva and Isha (Both who are actually married in real life) and both just seem so adorable together. The real star of the movie is the music and production design that are so lush and epic. The songs are so catchy, I'm still humming them some hours later.

Overall, this film is very long and it's not recommended that you see this before you drink a large drink or in 2D, as the main draw is the colorful 3D that stuns in every frame with its beauty, it almost makes you forget just how disjointed and uneven the film was from minute one. This is only recommended for Bollywood buffs, families of Indian heritage or just lovers of fantastic 3D. All others? Steer clear of this movie and wait for the Avatar re-release. Brahmastra is a overly long cliche movie that is hard to recommend.

Final Verdict: 5/10

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