Thirteen years after the release of the first Avatar, the second part, The Way of the Water, has seduced theaters. This second opus directed by James Cameron attracted 13.3 million spectators in France. The new 3D and 4D formats were very popular with the audience.This film makes us experience many sensations. The world of water, the music and the characters are unique. What is its story, who is this director who brings us so much emotion?
The story
The plot begins a decade after the events of the first film Avatar. Na’vi people are enjoying peace on their territory. Jake Sully and Neytiri, played by actors Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana, have become parents of four children. Unfortunately, their paradisiacal life, close to nature, will be threatened. Their scarce resources are coveted. The Resources Development Administration, a dangerous non-governmental organization, returns to Pandora. Jake and his family are forced to leave their habitat and head for the reefs. However, the Metkayina, a clan with different morals, are about to make their entrance. Both breathtaking and predictable, what feedback can we get from this film?
Trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9MyW72ELq0
Director James Cameron
We all know him: James Cameron is a Canadian film director, producer, screenwriter, explorer, and engineer. He has exceptional experiences and skills. As an avid scuba diver and pioneer of 3D filming technology, he takes us into breathtaking aquatic worlds.
Unique effects
This new film is a sensational work of art. It manages to capture the essence of the Pandora universe. It offers us an immersive and captivating viewing experience. The special effects are breathtaking, with incredible landscapes that transport us into a magical and mystical world. Moreover, the characters, both human and Na’vi, are all wonderfully designed and rendered to perfection. They are well-developed, each with their own story and motivations, which makes them endearing and memorable. This film expands the universe of Pandora significantly, offering new locations and creatures that further explore this fascinating universe.
Avatar 1 to Avatar 2
The techniques and aesthetic rendering are of sensational prowess. All the scenes are written in such a way as to cause loops, retroversions, sideways turning, diving into the water. As in 2009, the spectacular special effects are the primary reason to see the film. Omnipresent, they seem invisible. The vast panoramas in the background, the vegetal and underwater textures, the grain of the Na’vis’s skin… The new characters are well developed and offer a certain depth and emotional attachment to the audience. Everything is of a palpable reality.
The amazing music
Furthermore, the heart of this film is inhabited by the same environmentalist message as the first Avatar. A theme that has made James Cameron a strong activist for many years. The ad is firmly rooted in universal themes such as environmental protection and the preservation of life on earth. This humanistic and ecological blockbuster denounces the overconsumption of natural resources. He offering a unique opportunity to reflect on our endangered planet and to become aware of the crucial environmental issues we are facing.
In addition, Simon Franglen was chosen to compose the music for the Avatar sequels. He create an immersive soundtrack that immerses us in the film’s breathtaking aquatic universe. The soundtrack is so memorable that you can’t help but listen to « Nothing is lost » by The Weekend over and over again. A song that transports you into an unforgettable aquatic mood.
It is impossible to listen to the evocative percussion of the gamelans of Bali or Java, the exotic flutes. Some of which were created specifically, as well as the great orchestral phrases and wordless choruses of Avatar 2 without thinking of the music that James Horner composed for the first opus. There is a similar character, sometimes epic and tribal, a very close orchestration. But also real quotes of James Horner’s themes, notably this brass motif that sounds every time danger is looming. It’s a touching tribute to this talented composer, who sadly left us in 2015.
Predictable story
Nevertheless, is this spectacular dive enough to raise the level of an overly expected script?
Despite the high-quality special effects and production, the film lacks substance and seems to be an attempt to capitalize on the success of the first film. The plot has some interesting elements, but it remains predictable and lacks depth. The villain of the film is an unscrupulous businessman who seeks to exploit the resources of Pandora, a character that has become a cliché in science fiction films. In addition, the new characters introduced in the film also lack depth and development. The main characters, such as the leader of the Na’vi tribe, are presented in a stereotypical manner and do not have the same strength of character as the characters in the first film. Therefore, there are plenty of action scenes, but they are not as compelling as in the first film and end up feeling redundant.
Avatar, a memorable movie
However, it is a captivating film, beautifully made. With dazzling special effects, a solid story, and engaging characters, it is a success that is sure to please and transport you to a world of adventure. There is no denying that the film expands the universe of Pandora and offers a captivating science fiction world.
Thus, Avatar 2 offers a stunning viewing experience with incredible special effects and a solid story. This is the kind of escapism that cinema allows.
As a result, don’t lose track, as Avatar 3 is already scheduled for December 18, 2024, Avatar 4 for December 16, 2026, and Avatar 5 for December 20, 2028. Enough to be amazed by these sequels worthy of a Hollywood cinema.
Authored by : Charline Auville