To quote from one of the above postings I am "a prisoner of my own lack of vision" in that I have very limited vision in one eye, so 3D doesn't "work" for me. Therefore I went to a cinema while I was in New York that was showing Avatar in regular movie format (not 3D).

It was still the most visually stunning movie that I have ever seen and I loved every minute of it and fully intend to see it again some time soon. For those who are fortunate in having 2 fully functional eyes, seeing it in 3D must surely be the experience of a life time !!

The storyline is a pretty normal one, around which are woven a series of incredibly beautiful concepts and special effects. It is an artistic tour de force and should not be missed ! Realising that there are vastly differing opinions being expressed on the film's merits, all I can say is --don't rely on others' opinions to decide whether or not to go see Avatar --- go see it for yourself and then form your own opinion on what you have experienced.
Anne XX