I watched Invictus and Avatar this weekend. Very different but both are great movies.
Invictus is about how to heal old wounds. It takes courage, wisdom and determination. The nuance shown in the process of change is great to watch and appreciate. It wouldn’t be a great movie if the story behind it wasn’t a true story. Of course, that is not to say the presentation is sub-par in any shape or form. The pace of the movie is very nice, not rushed but always gripping.
Avatar on the other hand, is all about presentation. Completely 3D, extensive CGI. It is a beautiful story borrowing some bits and pieces from American Indians and modern day world-wide struggles. An entirely invented alien language and completely new alien world (Pandora) immersed you in a heightened sensory-overload experience. If you like Scifi movies, you’ll love this one.