Avatar got slammed by some critics as a Pocahontas story. James Cameron rolls his eyes at that. One of my favorite movies is Avatar. I think it's a sweeping epic that certified James Cameron as one of our most important storytellers. He has incredible original ideas. I wish Hollywood would learn from him and greenlight for others. But when Avatar came out, one of the biggest rags on it was that the story was too familiar. People called it Fern Gully and Pocahontas. But in a recent question and answer session, Cameron addressed these critics head-on. Cameron's basic answer was "layers." Avatar had to have a simple entry point so most people could come through the door. It's the top-grossing movie of all time because it had mass appeal. It also had a lot more to say than just the plot. It was about conservation and environmentalism. It was about harmony with nature and an understanding of our planet. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 25 March, 2021