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Avatar (2009)
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Ratings: 8.0/10 from 444,935 users
Metascore:
83/100
Reviews: 2,904 user | 566 critic | 35 from Metacritic.com A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. Director:James CameronWriter:James Cameron |
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| Sam Worthington | ... | ||
| Zoe Saldana | ... |
Neytiri
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| Sigourney Weaver | ... | ||
| Stephen Lang | ... | ||
| Michelle Rodriguez | ... | ||
| Giovanni Ribisi | ... | ||
| Joel David Moore | ... | ||
| CCH Pounder | ... | ||
| Wes Studi | ... | ||
| Laz Alonso | ... | ||
| Dileep Rao | ... | ||
| Matt Gerald | ... | ||
| Sean Anthony Moran | ... | ||
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Jason Whyte | ... | |
| Scott Lawrence | ... | ||
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Storyline
When his brother is killed in a robbery, paraplegic Marine Jake Sully decides to take his place in a mission on the distant world of Pandora. There he learns of greedy corporate figurehead Parker Selfridge's intentions of driving off the native humanoid "Na'vi" in order to mine for the precious material scattered throughout their rich woodland. In exchange for the spinal surgery that will fix his legs, Jake gathers intel for the cooperating military unit spearheaded by gung-ho Colonel Quaritch, while simultaneously attempting to infiltrate the Na'vi people with the use of an "avatar" identity. While Jake begins to bond with the native tribe and quickly falls in love with the beautiful alien Neytiri, the restless Colonel moves forward with his ruthless extermination tactics, forcing the soldier to take a stand - and fight back in an epic battle for the fate of Pandora. Written by The Massie Twins
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Enter the World See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Avatar: An IMAX 3D Experience See more »Box Office
Budget:
$237,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$77,025,481 (USA) (20 December 2009) (3452 Screens)Gross:
$2,782,275,172 (Worldwide) (25 November 2011)Company Credits
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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Dune Entertainment, Ingenious Film Partners See more »
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1.78 : 1
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Jake Sully: [Narrating] When I was lying in the V.A. hospital with a big hole blown through the middle of my life, I started having these dreams of flying. I was free. But sooner or later, you always have to wake up.
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Performed by Leona Lewis
Music by James Horner and Simon Franglen
Lyrics by Simon Franglen, Kuk Harrell and James Horner
Produced by Simon Franglen and James Horner
Leona Lewis performs courtesy of Syco Music See more »
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Goofs
Revealing mistakes: Jake walks up to the Tree of Souls to pray to Eywa with his ponytail down his back normally. Jake kneels before the tree, with the ponytail in the same spot. Jake reaches down for something, the shot changes, and the pony tail appears in his hand. This was likely done to match Sam Worthington's performance as he was not holding it as he approached the tree, and it would look unnatural for him to do so, being at odds with the motion capture data. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Jake Sully: [Narrating] When I was lying in the V.A. hospital with a big hole blown through the middle of my life, I started having these dreams of flying. I was free. But sooner or later, you always have to wake up.
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Crazy Credits
There are no opening credits of any kind (outside of the 20th Century Fox title card). The title of the film doesn't appear on screen until the end of the movie. See more »Connections
Referenced in "Jeopardy!: Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Quarterfinal 9 (#26.155)" (2010) See more »Soundtracks
"I See You (Theme from Avatar)"Performed by Leona Lewis
Music by James Horner and Simon Franglen
Lyrics by Simon Franglen, Kuk Harrell and James Horner
Produced by Simon Franglen and James Horner
Leona Lewis performs courtesy of Syco Music See more »
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