Avatar: The Way of Water review: Beautifully Basic
Avatar : The Way of Water review: Beautifully Basic Avatar: The Way of Water “Avatar: The Way of Water ups the ante visually but still puts spectacle over story.” Pros Gorgeous visuals and visual effects Exceptional use of 3D Easy to get immersed in its world Cons Messy narrative Hollow characters Lacks dramatic weight When James Cameron’s Avatar was first released in theaters, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was a mere two films. Christopher Nolan was the king of superhero cinema, and neither Lucasfilm nor Marvel had become Disney brands yet. At that point, there really had been nothing quite like Avatar ‘s groundbreaking visual effects and the blend of performance capture and 3D filmmaking that delivered a simultaneously immersive and wonderfully alien experience. CONTENTS Back to Pandora Visionary visuals Stuck on story Sticking with what works It was a very different time in Hollywood and one that feels incredibly distant now. We’ve come a long way since...