I am not a fan of science fiction or fantasy in any medium -- books, movies, comics, etc. On the few occasions when a family member drags me to such a movie, I usually fall asleep in the first ten minutes.
But, I am here to tell you that "Avatar," the new movie from James Cameron, is one of the most amazing, original, wonder-filled films I've ever seen. I never liked the "Star Wars" movies very much, but I still remember the experience of seeing the first one. Well, "Avatar" blows "Star Wars" out of the water. Out of the universe. Here is Manohla Dargis's review from Friday's New York Times.
I doubt that this film will fix my aversion to sci-fi. Movies this original, this dazzling, only come along every twenty years or so. But, wow, what a trip this film is. Go see it.
(Sue and I saw it in 3D at the Harvard Square theater. That's definitely the way to see it. Search for a theater where you can view it in 3D. But beware the pitfalls.)
