After the first functions carried out in the United States, the first reactions of Avatar The Way of Waterthe new film directed by James Cameron, who returns to the world of Pandora 12 years after the premiere of the successful first film.
In broad strokes, the first comments are extremely positive towards the sequel, not only highlighting the visuality and the technical advance achieved with the visual effects to build the world inhabited by the Na’vi in their conflict with the invading humans, but also in the very construction of the story and the work on the characters.
In this sense, one of the ideas that a large part of the reporters emphasize points to a single idea: you should never bet against James Cameron.
Below you can read a selection of reactions to this long-awaited sequel.
david erlichIndie Wire
“LOL imagine being dumb enough to bet against James Cameron or Sigourney Weaver as a teenage alien or papyrus subtitled giant whales. Light years better than the first and easily one of the best cinematic experiences in a long time. Streaming was found dead in a ditch.”
Kara WarnerPeople
“As a fan of Avatar, I had high hopes for El Camino del Agua and for me it totally delivers. Sure it’s a bit long, but it’s worth it for the gorgeous visuals, the wonderful new characters. A total emotion”
Erik DavisFandango
Happy to say #AvatarTheWayOfWater is phenomenal! Bigger, better, and more emotional than Avatar, the film is visually stunning, visceral, and incredibly compelling. The history, the spectacle, the spirituality, the beauty: this is filmmaking and storytelling at its best. This is James Cameron leaning into that Cameron playbook. There’s Titanic vibes, True Lies vibes, Abyss vibes, Terminator 2 vibes – it’s Cameron in top form, combining tremendous visuals with a VERY entertaining and emotional story that leaves you wanting more. I LOVED HER!”
Cortney HowardVariety
“James Cameron and company deliver another captivating and impressive masterclass in world building with #AvatarTheWayOfWater. Immersive, emotionally engaging, and epically entertaining, it’s a thrill ride. The CGI artifice melts away where we’re just seeing the direction of the humanity of the characters.”
Josh HorowitzMTV
“James Cameron once again shows filmmakers how it’s done. I’ve said it a thousand times. Never doubt him. Avatar: The Way of Water is how you make an epic blockbuster. Emotional, visceral and as big as the movies”
Perry NemiroffCollider
“It’s pretty amazing. I had faith that James Cameron would raise the bar with the effects, but these images are amazing. One impressive painting after another. But what I learned the most is how technical feats always feel in the service of character and world building.”
drew taylorThe Wrap
“I have now seen Avatar twice and am overwhelmed by both its technical mastery and its unexpectedly intimate emotional scope. Yes, the world expands and sequels are tried, but the characters are the most important. Cameron is in top form, especially in the final act. It’s good to have him back.”
mike ryanUproxx
“Avatar: The Path of Water. Yes, never bet against James Cameron. Trying to avoid hyperbole, but I’ve never seen anything like it from a technical and visual point of view. It’s overwhelming. Maybe too overwhelming. Sometimes I miss plot points because I’m looking at a fish from Pandora.”
kevin mccarthyCinemablend
“James Cameron’s Avatar Waterway is a monumental cinematic achievement that strikes a great balance between the technical and the emotional. The 48 fps 3D experience features some of the most amazing immersion he has ever seen. I felt like a kid watching Terminator 2 for the first time. Amazing”
There is only praise in the first reactions of Avatar: The Way of Water – The Third