The Way of the Water succeeds where it's predecessor succeeded: in creating a world of wonder populated by people and animals that fit its logic. In fact, it raises the bar for all other films to follow in terms of its world creation. It is truly stunning, and well worth seeing on the biggest screen you can find.
Sadly, it fails to upgrade its predecessor's war story, and the loss is even greater this time. The Na'vi deserve better than spending their story defending themselves from violence and irrationality. Yes, those things are real on earth, and this movie could be a parable of the expansion of European culture across the globe at the tip of a spear, but why does spiritual advancement and love have to constantly respond to evil?
I, for one, am tired of it.
Sadly, it fails to upgrade its predecessor's war story, and the loss is even greater this time. The Na'vi deserve better than spending their story defending themselves from violence and irrationality. Yes, those things are real on earth, and this movie could be a parable of the expansion of European culture across the globe at the tip of a spear, but why does spiritual advancement and love have to constantly respond to evil?
I, for one, am tired of it.
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