Okay, we interrupt our normally scheduled program to comment on the latest phenomenon…
I took my beautiful girl out last Saturday night to see the much ballyhooed movie “Avatar”. I am probably what you would call a typical movie lover. Seeing the rave reviews and the revenue mount, I thought I’d stop and see what all the hubbub was about. My BB is also a great film buff, though our tastes can vary slightly depending on context and themes, but we try to stay open-minded enough to be a willing participant to the other’s choices. “Avatar” was my choice. She was a bit reluctant to feed the James Cameron machine, but joined in with good spirits.
Surprised at how good “Avatar” was, we both agreed it was an enjoyable adventure. Not just because of the special effects, which were astonishing, but the storyline itself was excellent. The fact that we enjoyed it in 3-D only enhanced an already mind-blowing experience.
But today I read on the Internet people are complaining that “Avatar” has racist overtones? Pah-leez!
I for one did not think of it as anything but a good story with an excellent moral, but I guess if you look for it you can see something racist in just about anything, even the Bible.
Why do we have to put labels on things that may actually do some good? I think it is a shame that there are those who constantly stir up prejudices and find that they do no great service towards anyone. Instead of moving us closer to a harmonious society we are continually being pushed apart by choices singled out by some as being “racist”.
If you want to see a movie where the good guy is white or black or red or yellow, choose that movie. But don’t call me racist because I happen to enjoy a flick that has a person of one race saving a particular group of people of another race. Why is that bad?
And folks… we are all different. Regardless of skin or origin or language or beliefs, differences are what makes us unique.
“Avatar” is a worthwhile film. The message is inspiring. There is more to right and wrong then race, plain and simple.
Viva la difference!
peace.
Tags: Avatar, James Cameron
January 12, 2010 at 2:04 am |
Wow… I didn’t see any racism in there at all!
Mattou
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January 12, 2010 at 3:05 am |
I’ve heard a lot about the movie & may see it when it comes out for purchase. (I don’t do movie theaters. Too many people, too close.)
From what I’ve heard, it’s the GOP who are yelling about the movie being racist. Since you don’t have to deal with them anymore, you can sit back & listen to a lot of other people tell the GOP to sit down & …….I’ll be nice & not put it here. They need to hush.
January 12, 2010 at 11:51 am |
hello Mattou,
I’m with you, all I saw was good triumphing over evil… (insert hero of choice here) and what could possibly be wrong with that?
Thanks for commenting!
hi Karen,
I’ll say it… sometimes people just need to shut up and stop taking things out of context to fit their own particular agenda.
A word of advice… don’t wait for this one to come out on DVD. I hate theatres, too, but the experience would be greatly diminished if you see it on the TV screen. Maybe you could catch a matinee….?
Thanks for stopping by again. Always a pleasure…
peace.
January 12, 2010 at 5:41 pm |
While Chris & I have a 36″ regular tv, our son has a 48″ HD tv. (He got it when some friends upgraded theirs so he bought their “old” one.) Not quite a theater, but pretty close.
July 21, 2010 at 5:57 am |
Zoe saldana as neytiri served the finest story intent as the avatar character. Her perform was fabulous.