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I saw Avatar, and it was a super cool movie, but only because of the special effects. 5 minutes into the Avatar movie you could already predict exactly what would happen, and how it would end. The same story line with marginal special effects would have been a complete bomb. It should win Oscars for design, effects, set creation...all that stuff. But best picture? That would be the worst best picture award since Gladiator.

The special effects in Avatar were magical, but I keep thinking what a jerk James Cameron is for humiliating his ex-wife in public year ago.

How is this movie so popular when the story line is common, stereotypical, unimaginative and boring? I fear James Cameron knows his audience. Children, don't be pulled in by special effects alone.