Avatar: The Way of Water is finally here, and critics are saying the film is actually, good? Scratch that — they’re saying it’s “masterpiece.”
James Cameron’s long-awaited sequel to the 2009 blockbuster has been met with rave reviews online, much to pretty much everyone’s astonishment. The film continues the story of Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and his journey on the planet Pandora, where he must save the Na’vi people from a new forces threatening to destroy their home. The film also stars Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver and Stephen Lang.
The first reactions to the sequel have been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the film’s visuals, action sequences and performances. Critics have called the film “visually stunning,” “epic” and “breathtaking,” with some even calling it an “unbelievable masterpiece.”
Happy to say #AvatarTheWayOfWater is phenomenal! Bigger, better & more emotional than #Avatar, the film is visually breathtaking, visceral & incredibly engrossing. The story, the spectacle, the spirituality, the beauty – this is moviemaking & storytelling at its absolute finest. pic.twitter.com/RicnpDghrx
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) December 6, 2022
Avatar: The Way of Water is a never-ending visual spectacle.
It’s a better, more complex story than the first with solid emotion but the characters could grow a bit more. It’s definitely long, running on incredible visuals & techniques which are 3D’s best.#AvatarTheWayOfWater pic.twitter.com/ezySHunXOe
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) December 6, 2022
I saw you #AvatarTheWayOfWater – if you think you've seen #Avatar think again. Only repeat from the OG is that 'never experienced anything like it' awe. Better than 1st? Easily. The 3D water world & creatures are so surreal it is downright moving. There's a major Titanic homage. pic.twitter.com/EInKRDeumD
— Nikki Novak (@NikkiNovak) December 6, 2022
As an Avatar stan, I had high hopes for #AvatarTheWayofWater and for me it totally delivers. Sure it's a little long, but worth it for the gorgeous visuals, wonderful new characters. A total thrill.
— Kara Warner (@karawarner) December 6, 2022
The film’s special effects have also been praised, with many noting the incredible detail and realism of the CGI. The action sequences have also been praised, with many noting the intense and thrilling fight scenes.
Someone texted me, “what’s the most visually impressive part of the movie?” And I responded, “The whole thing honestly.”
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) December 6, 2022
Unsurprisingly, #AvatarTheWayOfWater is a visual masterpiece with rich use of 3D and breathtaking vistas. It does suffer from a thin story and too many characters to juggle, yet James Cameron pulls it together for an extraordinary final act full of emotion and thrilling action. pic.twitter.com/opr6CRyOwk
— Ian Sandwell (@ian_sandwell) December 6, 2022
Consider us shocked. Maybe it was worth the wait after all.