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Avatar: The Way of Water (Avatar: The Flow of Water) stands out from all other blockbusters in one aspect: While the visual effects of other films merely showcase a virtual world before the audience's eyes, Avatar 2 immerses them into that world through lifelike visual effects and meticulously crafted ecosystems, almost like a dream in real life.
3 hours and 10 minutes of watching the film is a time for viewers to get lost in that dream. A beautiful dream. The article reveals a small part of the movie's content.
A simple yet profoundly sacred storyline
Upon the release of Avatar 2, James Cameron proclaimed his penchant for stories that resonate with the masses, believing that if he enjoys a tale, so too will the audience.
In crafting a film aiming for a revenue of 2-3 billion USD, the storyline must be universally appealing, eliciting empathy from millions of viewers. Hence, the simplicity of Avatar 2's narrative is entirely understandable.
The movie features an Earth-born hero, Jake Sully (portrayed by Sam Worthington), and his courageous Navi wife, Neytiri (played by Zoe Saldana). They live blissfully with their offspring on Pandora until old foes from Earth resurface, relentless in their conquest.
The twist? Now, these adversaries also take on the form of towering Navi with superior strength.
Jake, Neytiri, their children, and the Metkayina aquatic tribe - the refuge they seek - endure numerous fiery clashes with the enemy to protect the planet they cherish. This time, their battle unfolds in the oceans, accompanied by countless breathtaking scenes.
Despite the simple plot, Avatar 2 carries a profound meditative essence. It infuses each scene with a sense of sanctity, imbuing each character with a 'soul.' Much like its predecessor, many sequences in the sequel unfold like sacred rituals.
That's when Jake's forest-dwelling offspring acquaint themselves with the vast ocean, when Reya teaches Lo'ak to breathe in meditation-like rhythms to swim beneath the ocean depths, when the entire Metkayina aquatic tribe rushes to the shore to welcome back the returning tulkun herd, when Lo'ak's son discusses the flow of water with Jake, when Kiri's daughter connects with the goddess Eywa...
All of these moments exude a meditative quality, showcasing the filmmakers' reverence for each scene, much like the inhabitants of Pandora cherish all aspects of their world.
A simple plot, uncomplicated characters
In a world as divided as today's, cinema reflects the same reality. Avatar 2, an American production, does not premiere in Russia. For reference, Avatar 1 grossed up to 116 million USD from Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), a substantial figure.
A positive sign is that Avatar 2 has hit the theaters and caused a ticket frenzy in China - a country that has rejected many Hollywood blockbusters in recent years due to racial and gender perspectives.
James Cameron continues to construct the world in Avatar 2 with both good and evil factions being extremely pure, showing minimal diversity and division. One side embodies purity in goodness, while the other embodies purity in evil.
The forest-dwelling Omaticaya and the seafaring Metkayina tribes on the planet Pandora both hold a deep reverence for Mother Nature (the goddess Eywa) in a remarkably pure and admirable manner. They love and harmonize with all living beings, cherishing every tree, blade of grass, and star. They consider the tulkun (whale-like creatures on Earth) as sacred companions.
This is as precious and beautiful as a dream, hence why many who watch Avatar yearn to live on Pandora. Could it be that envisioning living amongst a community with such purity of spirit is a salvation for anyone weary of this complex world?
However, the Omaticaya and Metkayina value community to the utmost, with tribal leaders wielding supreme power and authority. This risks stifling diversity and rejecting dissenting voices, even as the youth here mature and begin to see life differently from their parents.
A prime example is Lo'ak, Jake and Neytiri's second son, who feels disheartened as his differing voice goes unheard.
As for the villainous faction, namely the humans from Earth? They too lack diversity to an incredible degree. Nearly all Earthlings in the film are portrayed as malevolent and steadfast in their goal of conquest, subjugating the planet Pandora, including non-military tulkun hunters.
With such a simple philosophy and goal, relying solely on bloodlust and hatred as a catalyst, can the people of Earth truly be a formidable adversary?
Additionally, Avatar 2 also reveals a simplistic portrayal of colonialism and indigenous culture. For a fictional film, these elements are not heavily demanded, but if the film provides a more insightful interpretation, it would spark more discussion and elevate itself.
Nevertheless, with Avatar 2, James Cameron once again adds strength to the aspirations previously held by Christopher Nolan or Tom Cruise, in creating films that must be experienced in theaters to fully immerse oneself in the emotions.
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