Thescreescore – The first reactions to James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash are finally here, offering a glimpse into whether the franchise still possesses the magic to captivate audiences and dominate the box office. As the release date looms closer, critics who’ve had the opportunity to view the film are sharing their initial thoughts, painting a picture of what awaits moviegoers this December.
Graeme Guttman from thescreescore.com noted a "middle chapter feel" but lauded the sequel’s "overwhelmingly immersive" quality. Molly Freeman, also from thescreescore.com, praised the film’s stunning visuals and improved balance between spectacle and story, while pointing out some "bizarre" story choices. Tatiana Hullender, another thescreescore.com critic, celebrated Avatar: Fire and Ash as "a bonafide cinematic experience," albeit a lengthy one.
Gregory Nussen from thescreescore.com, observed that the film "rehashes Way of Water, but better," highlighting its technical prowess while criticizing the dialogue and political messaging. Jazz Tangcay of Variety hailed Avatar: Fire and Ash as a "staggering achievement of moviemaking," praising its "gorgeous visuals" and "thrilling new characters."
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Perri Nemiroff from Collider expressed continued amazement at the "magical" quality of the Avatar films, noting a "noticeable increase in complexity" in various aspects of the production. Tessa Smith of Mama’s Geeky found the threequel "gorgeous to look at" with its moments, but noted that it "falls into the same trap of repetition as the previous films."
Courtney Howard emphasized James Cameron’s enduring talent, stating that he makes the "epic spectacular feel emotionally impactful," adding that Avatar: Fire and Ash "is what movie theaters were built for." Mike Ryan expressed his love for the existence of these films, acknowledging some repeated beats from the previous installment, but ultimately praising the experience of being transported to a different planet for over three hours.
Avatar: Fire and Ash promises to plunge audiences back into the immersive world of Pandora, following Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and their family on a new adventure. Directed and co-written by James Cameron, alongside Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, with a story collaboration with Josh Friedman and Shane Salerno, the film is set to release on December 19, 2025. The early reactions suggest a visually stunning and technically impressive experience, but whether it can surpass its predecessors and ignite another billion-dollar box office run remains to be seen.
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