“Visual masterpiece,” “mind-blowing,” “phenomenal,” the first reviews coming from the United States regarding Avatar 2 are full of praise for the new film by james cameron. While after ofAvatar hits theaters on December 14 in Francethe film is already making a lot of waves with journalists who were able to see it in preview.
Visually breathtaking
The global consensus regarding Avatar: The Waterway seems to be the success of the film from a point of view aesthetic. The majority of reviews have been bluffed by the visual effects of the film and celebrates it as a truly great spectacle.
Erik Davis, from the website Fandangowriting : “Happy to say that Avatar: The Way of Water is phenomenal. Bigger, better and more moving thatAvatarthe film is visually breathtakingvisceral and incredibly captivating. The story, the spectaclespirituality, beauty – it’s cinema and storytelling at the top of their game.”
For his part, Josh Horowitz of Happy Sad Confused declares: “james cameron once again shows the filmmakers how it’s done. I’ve said it a thousand times. never doubt him. Avatar: The Way of Water shows what a epic blockbuster.”
Peri Nemiroff, from the website Collideradds that this new feature film “is enough unbelievable. I had faith that James Cameron would raise the bar with effects, but these visuals are breathtaking. Stunning images one after the other. But what I liked the most was the way these technical prowess are always at the service of the characters and the construction of this world.”
Even the Mexican director Guillermo del Toro couldn’t hide his enthusiasm about the film, writing on Twitter thatAvatar 2 is a “success amazing“ and the movie is “full of views majestic and emotions on an absolutely epic scale. A master at the height of his power.”
Better than the first installment
The critical American also admits to having liked this sequel more than its predecessor. Thus, even if several journalists believe that the film could go further in the exploration of characters and the development of its storymany consider Avatar: The Waterway as a feat, especially on its last hour (As a reminder, the film lasts 3h10).
Brandon Davis from ComicBook.com writes that this sequel offers “a better and more complex story than the first with emotion, even if the characters could grow a little more. It’s definitely longoperating on amazing visuals and techniques who are the best 3D.”
Jake Hamilton, from the podcast ReelBlendprecise : “I am someone who LOVED – but DIDN’T LOVE – the first Avatarand let me tell you: Avatar: The Waterway my blown away. Widely superior in visuals, storytelling and performances, the sequel has me taped throughout its duration. James Cameron is the GOD of sequels.“
Here, James Cameron had promised a stunning sequel and, according to these first returns, it’s mission accomplished. See you at the cinema on December 14 to get to the bottom of it.
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Sources: Entertainment Weekly and variety
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