After several pretty intense days, I had the opportunity to take some time off to go see Avatar: Fire and Ash. It's a movie that I definitely had to see in the theater, as it's well known that the visual effects in this saga are simply spectacular and probably among the best in the industry. It's no secret what Avatar has brought to the world of cinema. James Cameron has definitely taken it to another level here; beyond the spectacular effects, there is always a profound story with quite intense feelings behind it, which are experienced with greater force towards the end of the film.
I had a rather curious experience when I went to the movie theater closest to my house, located in the Parque Los Aviadores shopping center. I went on a Monday night and everything was going normally when, about halfway through the movie, we were evacuated from the theater. It turned out to be a false alarm about alleged bombings in the city of Caracas. By the time it was confirmed that it was all a misunderstanding, it was too late and we had already left the theater. Therefore, I had to make arrangements to return another day. I went back the next day and, figuring that the movie was already halfway through, I went straight in to watch the rest, as I didn't feel it was necessary to watch the first part again.
To be honest, I didn't have very high expectations. After two such good installments, I didn't think this one would surprise me so much. At first, my suspicion seemed to be confirmed, but as the minutes passed, the plot completely captured my attention. The film presents very interesting and profound arguments in which various characters become passionately involved in defeating the enemies that appear.
The story centers on a conflict with a new tribe led by someone with the ability to “control” fire. It is a rather savage faction, thirsty for blood and power, which forms an alliance with the colonel (the well-known enemy in this universe). I liked that the plot does not focus on just one or two protagonists; several characters face crossroads, difficult decisions, successes, and failures, which greatly enriches the story.
Avatar: Fire and Ash | Official Trailer
I don't remember seeing another film with this level of effects. The character animation is incredibly complex; everything looked 100% real. There wasn't a single scene where the movement looked fake or digitally poor. You can tell it had a huge budget and that the director had a clear vision. What I'm left with is a movie with solid, deep storylines, where love, hate, resentment, and the thirst for power play a key role. It's an explosive mix that builds up to an emotional ending, keeping with the style of the previous installments.
I'm almost certain we'll see more of Avatar, as it's a universe with a lot to explore and contribute to cinema in general. These were my initial impressions of this wonderful film. See you soon! I'm almost certain we'll see more of Avatar, as it's a universe with a lot to explore and contribute to cinema in general. These were my initial impressions of this wonderful film. See you soon!
