| AVATAR is spoken about everywhere. It is nominated nine times for the Oscar 2010 and is likely to win several awards. Avatar is a 2009 American science fiction film scripted and directed by famous film director James Cameron, with Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Michelle Rodriguez and Stephen Lang playing the starring roles.The word Avatar is rooted in Indian mythology. It means "god's visit to Earth to fix smth that is broken". Vishnu, one of the three gods who shield creation, visits Earth regularly. According to Hindu mythology, Vishnu is dark-blue in colour. Having been possibly inspired by Hindu mythology, James Cameron has also decided to paint the aliens blue.The movie is set in 2154. It touches upon the ever-lasting human vices, such as greed, immaturity and ferocity that arises out of ignorance.The plot of the story revolves around a soldier - Jack - who comes Pandora the moon situated in the Alpha Centauri star system to help The Corporation intending to mine and export unobtainium - a precious mineral. The Na'vi are the alien arboreal humonoid civilization that thrives on Pandora. They are a part of a vast symbiotic living system that includes animals and plants which are all connected by a biological interaction network. The Corporation intends to mine the planet and the Na'vi fight against the intruders for their motherland. The rapid expansion of the mining colony menaces the continued existence of the local tribe.While on a mission, Jake 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 - a mixture of human and alien DNA. They are not self-aware and are controlled by a human being from whose DNA they were made. The soldier takes control of an avatar that is made from his brother's DNA.Avatar draws a picture of an ideal world. The ending is especially moving. The visual effects are breath-taking. The alien world Cameron and his team present to the viewer is one of the most thought-out and consistent. The film is really worth watching. |
