An Admirable Follow-Up That Is Dazzlingly Immersive And Mesmerising.
The Way Of Water Has No Beginning Or End(Part 1)
Star Trek, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Fast & Furious, and Terminator: Salvation all exploded into cinemas in 2009, but the year ended with the release of Avatar, an ambitious science fiction blockbuster that raised the standard for visual impact storytelling. The film, starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, and Sigourney Weaver, was directed by James Cameron and told the story of Jake Sully, a paralysed marine who is sent to the alien world of Pandora to assist with research on the native Na’vi by inhabiting an avatar body host controlled by a human brain from afar. Critics and audiences alike praised the film’s directing, cinematography, musical soundtrack, and ground-breaking visual effects after its December 16, 2009 release, despite some complaints about the film’s storyline, plot, and length. During its first theatrical release, the picture broke multiple box office records and became the highest-grossing film of all time (at the time), surpassing Cameron’s own Titanic, which had held the record for nearly twelve years.
Story(Part 2)
Nearly two decades have passed since paralysed marine Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) transferred his subconscious spirit into his Na’vi host, during which time the former human has built himself a family, along with his mate, Neytiri (Zoe Saldana), and together they are raising multiple children, one of whom is Kiri (Sigourney Weaver), who was born from Dr. Grace’s avatar. Jake finds solace and meaning in his new role as tribe chief for his people on Pandora, but his serenity is short-lived when the “sky people” return, led by General Frances Ardmore (Eddie Falco) in their quest to capture Pandora as their own while Earth slowly dies. Colonel Miles Quartich (Stephen Lang), whose subconscious consciousness is hooked into an avatar body, joins Ardmore on his quest for the former Marine and his intentions to slaughter all of the Na’vi. Quartich wants vengeance on Jake for murdering his human form. Jake and his family flee the forest and join the “reef people” Metkayina tribe, commanded by Tonowari (Cliff Curtis) and his wife, Ronal (Kate Winslet), in an effort to remain unnoticed and safeguard their children from harm. But the military man isn’t easily fooled; he joins a marine hunting squad to track down his quarry, taking the conflict to the broad seas, where Jake, his loved ones, and the Metkayina tribe must get ready to do battle with the “sky people.”
Review
Unlike other paths, water’s is timeless. Here, in the womb of the earth, our hearts beat. Life and death, light and shadow, are all linked by water. Avatar: The Way of Water follows the Sully family as they flee from their pursuers to a Metkayina clan settlement, where they learn the traditions of the “reef people,” and eventually must defend themselves against those who would do them harm. James Cameron’s follow-up to his 2009 smash hit uses the foundation he laid there to create a tale and characters that are more engaging and exciting than ever before in this massively ambitious, visually stunning work of cinematic storytelling. Cameron’s vision/direction, amazing world building, fantastic visuals, a solid presentation, and good cast help propel the story forward in an engaging way, but the narrative is a little bit limp in some areas, and the lengthy runtime could’ve easily been trimmed down, but the movie itself was definitely worth the wait and display and great blockbuster sequel. It was a great movie in my opinion. Seeing this film after what seemed like an interminable drive was well worth the effort. This sequel to a blockbuster picture was entertaining to me despite a few flaws (similar to my issues with the original). In addition to the excellent world-building of Pandora, the film also had incredible visual effects, superb soundtrack, and an excellent cast (even though broad at times). In some ways, I prefer this version to the original, but in others, the original is superior. The original Avatar may be superior, but The Way of Water more than holds its own and succeeds well. As a result, if you enjoyed the previous film and are in the mood for a mindless blockbuster, I wholeheartedly endorse this one as a must-see. This sequel exceeded my expectations in every way possible, and I really enjoyed watching it. There’s still more to be said about Jake Sully and his family, so on December 20, 2024, Avatar 3 (working title: Avatar: The Seed Bearer) will be published to wrap up the story. Cameron has said that the fate of the Avatar series, including Avatar 4 and Avatar 5, hinges on the reception of The Way of Water. The future has the answer. For the time being, Avatar: The Way of Water achieves its goals, providing audiences with a fresh adventure that boasts stunning cinematography, excellent action, and a delightful sensation of returning to the colourful and glowing planet of Pandora.
