Avatar (2009)

Avatar (2009)
On the lush alien world of Pandora live the Na'vi, beings who appear primitive but are highly evolved. Because the planet's environment is poisonous, human/Na'vi hybrids, called Avatars, must link to human minds to allow for free movement on Pandora. Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), a paralyzed former Marine, becomes mobile again through one such Avatar and falls in love with a Na'vi woman (Zoe Saldana). As a bond with her grows, he is drawn into a battle for the survival of her world.
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Release Date: December 18th, 2009

DVD Release Date: April 22nd, 2010

PG-13 |2 hr 35 min

Plot Summary

On the lush alien world of Pandora live the Na'vi, beings who appear primitive but are highly evolved. Because the planet's environment is poisonous, human/Na'vi hybrids, called Avatars, must link to human minds to allow for free movement on Pandora. Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), a paralyzed former Marine, becomes mobile again through one such Avatar and falls in love with a Na'vi woman (Zoe Saldana). As a bond with her grows, he is drawn into a battle for the survival of her world.

Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder

Director: James Cameron

Genres: Fantasy , Science fiction , Action , Adventure

Production Co: Dune, Ingenious Film Partners, Lightstorm Entertainment

Distributors: 20th Century Fox

Keywords: Creative, Quest, Love, Rise, Love interest, Soldier, Forbidden love, Rivalry

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Avatar Unscripted Bonus Clip - Sam on His Favorite Climate

Unscripted With Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana

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Sigourney Weaver Says 'Avatar 2' and 'Avatar 3' are Done, Reveals More Sequel Details

Kate Winslet Joins 'Avatar' Sequels for 'Titanic' Reunion With James Cameron

Ratings & Reviews

100
Kirk HoneycuttThe Hollywood Reporter
A fully believable, flesh-and-blood (albeit not human flesh and blood) romance is the beating heart of "Avatar." Cameron has never made a movie just to show off visual pyrotechnics: Every bit of technology in "Avatar" serves the greater purpose of a deeply felt love story. show more
100
James BerardinelliReelViews
Avatar is entertainment of the highest order. It's the best movie of 2009. show more
90
Joe MorgensternWall Street Journal
Much of the time, though, you're transfixed by the beauty of a spectacle that seems all of a piece. Special effects have been abolished, in effect, since the whole thing is so special. show more

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