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In the year 2154, humanity has discovered a rare mineral called unobtanium on the planet Pandora, which is rich in natural resources. The RDA Corporation, a powerful mining company, seeks to extract this valuable mineral from the planet, despite the presence of the Na'vi, a native species that inhabits the land. To facilitate the mining process, the corporation recruits Jake Sully, a paraplegic Marine who has been injured in combat and left with limited mobility. Jake is fitted with an advanced avatar, a genetically engineered Na'vi-human hybrid, which allows him to interact with the Na'vi people and gather intelligence on their culture and way of life. His mission is to infiltrate the Na'vi tribe, gain their trust, and convince them to leave their homes so that the humans can mine the area. As Jake delves deeper into the world of the Na'vi, he begins to form a strong bond with Neytiri, a young Na'vi warrior, and learns about the sacred connection between the Na'vi and their natural surroundings. He also discovers the deep spirituality and rich cultural heritage of the Na'vi people. However, Jake's mission is not without its challenges. Colonel Miles Quaritch, the ruthless leader of the RDA Corporation's security team, seeks to destroy the Na'vi and their homes in order to extract the unobtanium. Quaritch views the Na'vi as a threat to human civilization and believes that they must be eliminated. As Jake becomes more entrenched with the Na'vi people, he begins to question his original mission and his loyalty to the humans. He realizes that the Na'vi are not just a primitive species, but a complex and intelligent culture that deserves respect and protection. In the end, Jake is faced with an impossible choice: follow orders and destroy the Na'vi, or protect them and risk being seen as a traitor by his own people. The film concludes with Jake making a bold decision that changes the course of events on Pandora and sets the stage for a new era of human-Na'vi relations.

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Charles

【B+】It's been a while since I've seen such a brilliant animated movie geared towards kids. It brought me back to the good old days of being a kid, mindlessly watching cartoons in front of the TV. One advantage American animation has over Japanese animation is its fast pace, but sometimes this is also a big drawback. The pacing is too fast, and it feels like many turning points lack emotional buildup, which can be frustrating to watch. On a separate note, the action sequences are exceptionally well-done and totally my cup of tea.

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6/21/2025, 4:15:33 AM
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Valerie

Obsessed with Zuko! Absolutely love him!

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6/21/2025, 1:06:52 AM
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Valentina

Seeing Uncle Zuko using a pen grip to wield a calligraphy brush made me chuckle. That's it, the one piece of evidence that proves this live-action adaptation is definitely directed by non-Chinese filmmakers!

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6/17/2025, 7:21:39 PM
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Sawyer

It's a bit of a slow burn. The first few episodes with the three kids goofing around almost made me drop it... But the show really picks up with Aang and Roku's first conversation, finally hitting the main storyline. The characters start to become more fleshed out, and the action sequences get much more exciting. As each character's backstory unfolds, the whole story gradually matures from childish beginnings. I believe the second season will be even better. One last thing I have to say: Director, what's with the vendetta against cabbages?

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6/16/2025, 2:10:08 PM