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Avatar tops world's movie charts |
| Date Added: June 26, 2010 03:23:55 AM |
| Author: indfo25 |
| Category: Arts & Humanities: Humanities |
| Avatar is among the most popular Web searches today. It is nominated 9 times for the Oscar 2010 and is likely to win a few awards. Avatar is a 2009 US science fiction epic movie scripted and directed by prolific film director James Cameron. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Michelle Rodriguez and Stephen Lang play the leading roles. The term "avatar" originates in Indian mythology. It means "god's visit to Earth to fix something that is broken". Vishnu, one of the three gods who shield creation, visits Earth regularly. As Hindu mythology state, Vishnu is dark-blue in color. Having been possibly inspired by Hindu mythology, James Cameron has also decided to paint the aliens blue. The action of the film takes place in the year 2154. It emphasises the ever-lasting human vices, such as greed, immaturity and ferocity arising out of 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 civilisation living and thriving on the planet. They are a part of a huge symbiotic living system that contains animals and plants which are all connected by an intricate biological interaction network. The Corporation plans to mine the moon and the Na'vi fight against the conquerors for their motherland. The growth and expansion of the mining colony threatens the existence of the local tribe. Jack is taken in by the Na'vi and explores their culture, language and habitat. He falls in love with a female Na'vi who helps him when he is lost in the forest. Avatars are biological creatures made from human and alien DNA. They are not self-aware and are controlled by a human being whose DNA they were made from. The soldier takes control of an avatar made from his brother's DNA. Avatar is an idealistic movie showing an ideal world. The ending is particularly touching. The visual effects are captivating. Being a gifted skilful movie maker, Cameron has shot one of the most thought-out and consistent movies. The movie is really worth watching. |
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