I see you-

Since DBD is showing an Avatar related strip this morning, it's only fair to report that the BSU and I went to see the movie in 3D this week. I must tell you right up front that this was a much better movie than I ever expected. Sure, I've read most of the reviews and yes, the story is derivative of several other stories and yes, there are some funny riffs on other movies that feel like inside jokes but the story is fun enough and the special effects are terrific- magical even.

The special effects have probably gotten the most press and rightly so because they are beautiful, surprising and all-encompassing. I understand that the real way to see the movie is in IMAX and I'd probably even pay to see it again in the big format. But if you do go see the movie, don't cheap out and not see it in 3D because the effects are really remarkable and worth the extra cost. There are so many amazing things happening in the forest and bizarre creatures that appear that it is a constant surprise to the viewer as the movie unfolds.

The story is pretty simple and certainly does draw upon Dances With Wolves or Pocahontas but it's a story of conflict and love and connection with something bigger than one's self so some shared concepts have to be expected.

I really loved all the high-tech equipment on display- weird helicopters with counter-rotating bladed inside tiltable rings and transparent, touch screen portable or moveable display cards and screens and other neat imaginary technology that probably isn't that far removed from our future.

So it's worth it. Two thumbs up from both of us here at Wasted Electrons World Headquarters!