Avatar

So this little tiny movie called Avatar has totally messed up my rating system for good movies. My criteria used to be: for a movie to be considered really good, it must make you laugh and cry. Yes, I cry during movies, shut up....But Avatar did not evoke those under the surface emotions from me. I spent the entire 3 hours sitting in my comfy high back, slightly reclined seat, viewing thru my plastic, slightly uncomfortable 3d glasses with the biggest smile on my face. I didn't even realize that I was smiling until the credits rolled and my cheeks were sore. What a trip!!!

Before I continue, let me tell you that I don't like sci-fi movies that much. My favorite movies are all small budget dramas. So this declaration is going to sound stupid to most. -But Avatar is the greatest movie ever made!!
The plot wasn't surprizing. The acting wasn't Merril Streepish. (you can use that) But James Cameron invented a world that I did not want to leave. 3D like no other. It was absolutely mind blowing. It was an absolute master piece.

I kept turning to my wife saying the most obvious comments as the movie went along. Stuff like: "This is so much fun!" and "This is fucking amazing!" and "This is so much fucking fun and amazing" I don't swear very often, but it was that good!

If you're like me and a bit of a jaded movie goer, then please hear this.. put all of your artsy fartsy crafty wafty opinions to the side. Throw on a pair of cheap 3d recyclable glasses and enjoy the ride. The Movie Theatre experience is back and better than ever.

Thanks James Cameron. I really liked your movie.