Recently saw Cameron’s Avatar.
The story is quite simple and is rightfully compared to Dances with Wolves, but that is not why you see this film.
In a sentence, Cameron has turned film-making upside down. There is no longer any limitation to telling a story, none. With this one (very expensive) film, Mr. Cameron has:
- Single-handedly brought 3D film into the mainstream. Starting now, non-3D movies will be passe, like black and white.
- Nearly obliterated the need for sets or even actors. Sure, cost will continue to drive the use of physical sets and breathing people, but their days are numbered. In a decade, a high school senior will have access to similar capability on his home PC, whatever that looks like.
- Won himself another pile of oscars.
Prediction: This film sets a new standard for ‘the viewing experience’ which will not be surpassed until direct sensory input is created… giving an Avatar experience to each moviegoer.