Avatar: The Way of Water- Video Review- James Cameron Strikes Back

Avatar: The Way of Water- Video Review- James Cameron Strikes Back

After over a decade, James Cameron returns to the Avatar franchise. But can he expand on the groundbreaking visuals with characters and a story worth telling? Find out after the jump.

Review Opinion
By MrDandy - Dec 21, 2022 01:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Avatar

The world of Pandora returns to the big screen in the second film of the franchise which acts as a follow up to the highest grossing film of all time (not adjusted for inflation). James Cameron is back in the director's chair looking to expand the world and technology of the series. But we all know that this movie will be gorgeous with all its visual sorcery, but can Cameron step up his game and deliver a film with stronger characters and a more original story. That is what I'll be taking a look at in this episode of Modern Movies from Journey Through Cinema. 

Check out the video review below and feel free to leave a comment on what you though of Avater: The Way of Water .

In theaters now.

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.

Director: James Cameron

Cast: Kate Winslet, Zoe Saldana, David Thewlis, Cliff Curtis, Stephen Lang, Sigourney Weaver, Sam Worthington, Oona Chaplin, Giovanni Ribisi, Edie Falco, Joel David Moore

Rated PG-13

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LSHF
LSHF - 12/21/2022, 3:15 PM
I just want to see it for the 3D and the overall visuals. And I expect some action. That's what James is good at, and expect nothing more.
Lem1
Lem1 - 12/21/2022, 4:17 PM
He definitely delivered a stronger story and more characterization, nevermind the astonishing visuals
😎✊💪🤯👏
MrDandy
MrDandy - 12/21/2022, 4:32 PM
@Lem1 - agreed! The previous film’s plot was already played out by even 2009. This one felt more unique while the characters had more going on.
Lem1
Lem1 - 12/21/2022, 4:19 PM
Also, one thing O had hoped for with 1st film I got in this one - that gripping, nailbiting tension and suspense he executed to perfection in movies like The Abyss.
After the 3 hours, I wasn't ready for the movie to be over. Definitely gotta see it again
Lem1
Lem1 - 12/21/2022, 4:19 PM
@Lem1 - *I had hoped for (Shucksgosh)
MrDandy
MrDandy - 12/21/2022, 4:33 PM
@Lem1 - yeah, I found the action, though smaller in scale to be more gripping as the stakes felt more personal
AvatarSupremacy
AvatarSupremacy - 12/21/2022, 5:23 PM
Loved the film! Equal to part1 but I may prefer the first... have to see Way of Water again to fully say.
MrDandy
MrDandy - 12/23/2022, 10:53 AM
@AvatarSupremacy - for me, I found this film superior to the first. Just liked that it wasn’t following as tired plot template as much and the action was more engaging.
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