| Avatar is one of the most popular Internet searches today. It is in nine nominations for the Oscar 2010 and is likely to win a few awards. Avatar is a 2009 US science fiction movie scripted and directed by prolific movie director James Cameron, with Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez and Stephen Lang starring.The word Avatar has its origins in Hindu mythology. It denotes "god's visit to Earth to fix sth that is broken". Being one of the 3 gods who shield creation, Vishnu visits Earth regularly. In Hindu mythology Vishnu is depicted dark-blue. James Cameron has also decided to make the aliens blue.The film is set in 2154. It emphasizes the eternal human vices: gluttony, immaturity and violence resulting from ignorance.The story revolves around a soldier - Jack - who goes to Pandora the planet placed in the Alpha Centauri star system to help The Corporation aiming to mine and export a precious mineral called unobtainium. The Na'vi are the alien arboreal humonoid civilization living and thriving on Pandora. They are a part of a big symbiotic living system that includes both plants and animals which are connected by an intricate biological communication network. The Corporation intends to mine the planet and the Na'vi fight against the intruders for their motherland. The expansion of the mining colony menaces the continued existence of the local tribe.While on a mission, Jake is taken in by the Na'vi and explores their labguage, culture and habitat. Natirii, the female Na'vi he meets, helps him through this journey.Avatars are biological creatures - a mixture of alien and human DNA. They are not self-aware and are controlled by a human whose DNA they were made from. The soldier takes control of an avatar made from his brother's DNA.AVATAR draws a rosy picture of an ideal world. The end of the movie is particularly moving. The visual effects are captivating. Being a gifted skilful movie maker, Cameron has created one of the most thought-out and consistent films. The film is really worth viewing. |
