LOS ANGELES, Dec 13 (Reuters) – The long-awaited sequel to groundbreaking film “Avatar” received reward on Tuesday from film critics who mentioned they have been awed once more by director James Cameron’s visible artistry.
“Avatar: The Manner of Water” opens in theaters on Friday, 13 years after the primary movie wowed audiences with pioneering 3D expertise and have become the highest-grossing film of all time with $2.9 billion in ticket gross sales.
The sequel presents extra superior 3D photographs, showcasing aquatic creatures on the luxurious moon of Pandora.
As of Tuesday afternoon, 85% of 107 critiques collected on the Rotten Tomatoes web site had applauded the brand new installment.
“‘Avatar: The Manner of Water’ is such a screen-popping visible feast it earns the 3-hour, 12-minute operating time,” mentioned Richard Roeper of the Chicago Solar-Instances.
Some additionally lauded the story concerning the tall, blue Na’vi folks, who’re compelled to flee from the forest to the ocean.
“The three-D particular results stay distinctive, however the screenplay is best this time, with a storyline extra emotionally partaking than within the authentic,” mentioned Randy Myers of the San Jose Mercury Information.
Leah Greenblatt of Leisure Weekly known as the film “a meticulous world-building as astonishing and enveloping as something we have ever seen on display screen.”
Hollywood’s large query is whether or not “The Manner of Water” can recoup its huge manufacturing and advertising and marketing prices. Studios break up ticket gross sales with theaters, and Cameron informed GQ journal that “The Manner of Water” might want to make $2 billion simply to interrupt even.
Shawn Robbins, chief analyst at Field Workplace Professional, tasks the film will open with at the very least $150 million in ticket gross sales in america and Canada throughout its first weekend. Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) is distributing the movie.
Critics weren’t universally impressed with “The Manner of Water.” Some objected to the lengthy operating time or mentioned they weren’t drawn in by the story.
“Watching the movie (feels) like being waterboarded with turquoise cement,” mentioned Robbie Collin of the Every day Telegraph.
Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Modifying by Mary Milliken and Jonathan Oatis
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