As soon as I walked out of the theater after seeing “Avatar,” I started thinking this franchise could go anywhere. And they basically set things up to do just that, with most of the humans returning to their ravaged earth and the Pandorans taking back control of their planet.
And based on the impressive box office numbers at this writing – it’s grossed $745 million worldwide — I’m guessing it’ll have no problem recouping at least double its $400 million (or more) budget.
Director James Cameron didn’t waste any time jumping on the sequel bandwagon. In a Q&A hosted …read more

Movie: Avatar * Trailer * Official Site
In Theaters: Dec. 18, 2009

Runtime: 163 minutes
Director: James Cameron

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking
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“Avatar” isn’t a movie you go see. It’s a move you absorb and sink into and let surround you. I know that sounds cheesy, but it’s true. I admit the plot is a little predictable. You can see things coming long before they happen, but the 3D special effects more than make up for it.
The story takes place in the year 2154 and revolves around a paraplegic Marine …read more