Chicago Tribune
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6
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By Michael Phillips
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Jul 11, 2010
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The first 90 minutes of "Avatar" are pretty terrific -- a full-immersion technological wonder with wonders to spare. The other 72 minutes, less and less terrific. Director James Cameron's futuristic story becomes intentionally grueling in its heavily telegraphed narrative turn toward genocidal anguish, grim echoes of Vietnam-style firefights and the inevitable payback time and sequel setup. Cameron nonetheless has delivered the screen's most anticipated and persuasive blend of live-action and motion-capture animation to date.
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Chicago Tribune
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Critic Rating:
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6
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By Michael Phillips
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Jul 11, 2010
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The first 90 minutes of "Avatar" are pretty terrific -- a full-immersion technological wonder with wonders to spare. The other 72 minutes, less and less terrific. Director James Cameron's futuristic story becomes intentionally grueling in its heavily telegraphed narrative turn toward genocidal anguish, grim echoes of Vietnam-style firefights and the inevitable payback time and sequel setup. Cameron nonetheless has delivered the screen's most anticipated and persuasive blend of live-action and motion-capture animation to date.
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