Avatar: The Way of Water

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Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, "Avatar: The Way of Water" begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.

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Narratively, it might be fairly standard stuff -- but visually speaking, Avatar: The Way of Water is a stunningly immersive experience.

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Avatar: The Way of Water's story is predictable, but the visual effects are so spectacular that it hardly matters.

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Matthew Lickona

San Diego Reader

It would be missing the point to call the proceedings indulgent to the point of self-infatuation: Cameron has built a new world from the remixed bits of this one, and he seems determined that we should not simply visit Pandora, we should live in it.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 21, 2022

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Dwight Brown

DwightBrownInk.com

It’s more than you can possibly imagine. A fantasy world so vivid and real it commands your full attention for 3h 12m. And when it’s done, you’ll still want to linger in this heightened state of make believe.

Rated: 4/4

Dec 21, 2022

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

If you go just for the escape and spectacle, you will be in awe.

Dec 20, 2022

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Swara Salih

The Nerds of Color

Overall, Avatar: The Way of Water is a colossal disappointment on a story and character level, saved only by its stunning visuals (at least when they’re not too garish).

Rated: C-

Jul 7, 2024

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Joonatan Itkonen

Toisto.net

The first Avatar was a spectacular display of technical prowess. It utilized Cameron’s brilliant populist instincts to capture the imagination of the planet. By comparison, The Way of Water feels like a pale imitation.

Rated: 1/5

Jul 3, 2024

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Dave Giannini

InSession Film

Did I think this movie would be made? No. Did I think it would crack my Top 10? Also no. But here we are.

Feb 27, 2024

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Drew D Love it, but just a tick below the original. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/19/24 Full Review First name L The way of watered down storytelling. Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 05/05/24 Full Review devon Great movie just watching but In 3d I was with a group of 9 and we keep taking off our glasses bc it hurt but definitely a 10/10 Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/12/24 Full Review Jeff C No justice to the first. Felt more like a stand alone film that was made just to set up the next, but it never really set itself to be anything but okay. I can watch the first film from time to time and it never gets old. This one got stale half way through the very first time watching. I hope the next installment is better... way better. Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/04/24 Full Review Julia so amazing 😍 so good Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/19/23 Full Review Saul Guzman The movie was sensational Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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James Cameron Director Sam Worthington Jake Zoe Saldana Neytiri Sigourney Weaver Kiri Stephen Lang Quaritch Cliff Curtis Tonowari

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