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James Cameron, herewith referred to as JC, has done it again.

Oh, how I feared that Avatar would be a cringe-worthy snooze-fest but all the reservations have been unwarranted. JC has boasted that this movie would be a game-changer and I would say that on some levels this is definitely the case. The attention to detail of the visuals and the handling of the sound, which are all perfect on all counts, make this a movie experience beyond compare. The 3D does add a little to the experience but not as much as I expected.

All in all you are submersed in a world beyond description, a love story which is a little corny but heart-felt, and an experience that makes you forget your worries and woes for a few hours. That is what going to the movies is all about. Needless to say, I loved it.

I am really happy that this movie was made. It is a thing of beauty. A pink cherry blossom of a movie. I can understand that people who try to find anything more than beauty will be very disappointed, as there is no real plot to speak of. What it does, is it makes our jaded pallets appreciate more simple tastes..

Beauty can be expressed in many ways and Sofia has succeeded not only to deliver a visually stunning piece. She also created something that was beautiful in a more abstract way: The beauty of each spoken line by Scarlett Johansen. The beauty of simplicity. The beauty of dotting music here and there to make a particular kind of atmosphere that stays with you for a long time. The beauty of their relationship (but also this shows that this movie was made by a woman. I can imagine what would have happened if a man made this movie...)which was based on deep friendship and understanding.. The beauty of Bill Murray losing his jadedness. The way Charlotte sees him makes him feel whole again.

Just see this film literally as a 'moving picture". The joy you find in this film is that you KNOW deep down what these people are going through, what they are about without it being expressed verbally. It connects with you on a deeper level. It did with me and I loved it. Go see it. And let yourself be drawn in..and be moved/

Now don't get me wrong, I am not the greatest QT fan around. I simply hate reservoir dogs. (Overrated) and pulp Fiction was fun but is not for repeated viewing not to mention the dire Jackie Brown but I simply adore this movie. Maybe it is as simple as "finally movie about a girl who whoops everyone's ass". Although,I believe it has more to do with the layer upon layer of different influences, music choice, fighting scenes that put the matrix to shame and darn seemingly, effortless cool that is rarely attained in movies but frequently strived after. I have to concede that story, even though told in a novel fashion, is not the thing that got most attention, but then again, the premise of a woman out on righteous revenge is an avenue which has not been explored too often. It has a freshness about it that neutralises any thinness of plot. In fact, it would get in the way of the whole picture in my view. We get that she is p*ssed and we get that she is right to pursue the people who betrayed her. What more do we need to know than what QT so meticulously tries to unfold? That is the paradox in this movie. The story is told in a slow pace that belies the action packed scenes. No boredom here. Just total awe at the greatness of it all. I envy the talent.. I think every moviemaker in Hollywood is, right about now and might do their utmost to prevent this movie to get the credit it deserves. Let's hope that integrity will rule over egos this year.