Avatar 2, the first comments of the press: “Never bet against James Cameron!” | Cinema

The world premiere of was held in London on Tuesday evening Avatar: the water way, and shortly after the end of the screening, the first comments from critics and the international press appeared online. They are practically all very positive, and although it is better to rely on the reviews (which will arrive on December 13th) to better understand the judgment of the critics, the impression is that the most awaited film of the year has really made a splash and has all it takes table to conquer the box-office at Christmas.

Here are the translations of some of these comments:

“Avatar 2 is phenomenal”

Erik Davis – Happy to say Avatar 2 is phenomenal. Bigger, better, and more thrilling than Avatar, the film is visually stunning, visceral, and incredibly gripping. The story, the spectacle, the spirituality, the beauty – this is cinema and storytelling at its absolute best. It’s James Cameron following Cameron’s rules. There are Titanic moments, True Lies moments, The Abyss moments, Terminator 2 moments – it’s Cameron in top form, with incredible visual effects and a highly entertaining and emotional story that leaves you wanting more. Beloved! I felt like I felt after Top Gun: Maverick, it reminds you why you love movies and why we can’t wait to see a great show on the big screen. When everything works, there is nothing more beautiful. This is great entertainment, a truly memorable ride.

“Never bet against James Cameron”

Mike Ryan – Never bet against James Cameron. I would like to avoid hyperbole, but I’ve never seen anything like it technically and visually. It’s overwhelming. Maybe too much. Sometimes I missed plot passages because I was watching a Pandora’s fish. […] Also I watched the first Avatar again and I was like “it wasn’t bad”. This sequel has better and deeper character development. […] Lastly, it’s the first film in which I liked HFR. Let James Cameron handle it!

“Definitely amazing”

Perri Nemiroff – Avatar 2 is downright amazing. I had faith that James Cameron would raise the bar with effects, but visually it is jaw-dropping. One incredible shot after another. But the thing I appreciated the most is how the technology was at the service of the characters and the world building. The Story… This movie is a LOT of stuff, and I can’t wait to watch it again to glean some of the details, but upon first viewing, I can tell it’s a powerful exploration of the dynamics of a community and a family. […] It made me want to see more Avatar movies.

“Light years better than the first film”

David Ehrlich – Avatar 2: lol imagine being foolish enough to bet against James Cameron. Or against the idea of ​​Sigourney Weaver playing an alien teenager. Or giant whales subtitled in papyrus. Lightyears better than the first film, and one of the best cinematic experiences to date. The streamer was found dead in a ditch.

“The Epic Blockbuster Movie Handbook”

Josh Horowitz – Once again James Cameron teaches directors how to do it. I’ve said it a thousand times. Never doubt him. Avatar: Waterborne is the epic blockbuster movie handbook. Exciting, visceral and gigantic.

“Too thin a story”

Ian Sandwell – Unsurprisingly, Avatar 2 is a visual masterpiece with truly rich use of 3D and breathtaking views. It suffers from too thin a story and too many characters to really excite, yet James Cameron manages to hold it all together with a stunning final act full of emotion and gripping action.

“Amazing action”

Jack Shepherd – Avatar 2 pushes CGI to new worlds and uses the word “family” more than any family film. While some unreleased characters are underutilized, Pandora is miraculously crafted, the underwater scenes are great, and the third act is packed with incredible action. See it in IMAX!

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