Avatar: The Way of Water has some of the most stunning visual effects ever put on the big screen, but is that enough to make up for the thin writing?
We discuss director James Cameron’s tendency to lean on tropes, the film’s relaxed second half, and the cutting-edge high frame rate technology.
We also praise Cameron’s rare ability to stage large-scale action, and speculate about the franchise’s future.
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