The film is a technical marvel, best special effects @ the time of release. It is the quintessential theater experience. Avatar as a film ultimately tries and fails on repeat viewing. It can not meet the same entertainment value on home release that's the true failure. The film is lazily written; full of tired tropes and cliche moments. A film that while a wonderful theatrical experience can't be duplicated otherwise. All Avatars entertainment value is truly diminished it can not be stressed enough in other media it tries. See this film in its original intended 3D it's very much a Disney theme park spectacle long before the pandora attractions were released. It's utterly forgettable and practically unwatchable though if not seen how the filmmaker intended it to be. A true popcorn theater experience!