By Ranjan Bhaduri
Dec.20, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Despite the criticism about its plot, the James Cameron magnum opus “Avatar” is doing exceedingly well at the box office in USA. On the opening day itself the sci-fi flick which has been touted as the ultimate CGI entertainer, has grossed a whopping $27 million. However, the weather woes can have an impact on the movie’s collection in some parts of the country as these areas are reeling under harsh weather. Will Smith starer “I Am Legend” had grossed $77.2 million last year in the opening weekend itself. In fact, Avatar’s business in the opening weekend can be compared with that of James Cameron’s earlier hit “Titanic”.

Avatar tells the story of a human-alien clash in 22nd century, in a distant planet named Pandora. After the wooden and critically panned Terminator Salvation, Sam Worthington gives a powerful and convincing performance as Jake Sully in Avatar. He is ably matched by Zoe Saldana. Before the release of this much anticipated movie, James Cameron said that it will redefine the film viewing experience of the viewers. However, the critics have given mixed reaction to the film after its release.

While no one has tried to say anything against the jaw dropping and life like animation and CGI effects, some viewers feel the plot is not so mind blowing. The landscape of Pandora and its big blue creatures are a treat to watch and thanks to excellent motion capture- their expressions seem lifelike. However the plot of the movie may remind some of the man-alien conflict based movies, albeit with enhanced visual effects.