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'Bigger, Better, Wetter': James Cameron NAILS 'Avatar: The Way of Water' as critics call it a 'visual feast'

'Bigger, better and wetter must have been James Cameron's directives because 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is precisely all of those things,' said a critic

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The reviews of the much-awaited sequel to 'Avatar' are out and most of them are calling 'Avatar: The Way of Water' a visual masterpiece. The sequel to the blockbuster 2009 movie concluded filming in late September 2020 after three years of shooting. Apparently, it is made on an estimated budget of $350-400 millions. It is an epic science fiction film directed by James Cameron, who also helmed the original movie.

Rumor has it that three more sequels are scheduled to arrive in 2024, 2026, and 2028, though the latter two would depend on the commercial reception of 'Avatar: The Way of Water.' The film received mostly positive response from critics, who praised the visuals, themes, performances, and world-building, although the dialogue and story were met with some criticism.

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Here's what the critics had to say.

"‘#Avatar: The Way of Water’ Review: #Avatar2 is more eye-popping but not better than Avatar. Avatar 2 is a visual feast that deserves to be seen on the biggest screen possible, it’s got fantastic action sequences, and although the story is weak," one tweeted. Another wrote, "Bigger, better and wetter” must have been James Cameron's directives because 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is precisely all of those things."

Critic Eirik Bull shared, "Like its predecessor, Avatar: The Way of Water isn't exactly subtle (and neither is this review), but oh my, is it beautiful!"

Acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro also praised the movie. "I say it again: Avatar 2 - seeing it you realize how long it has been since you saw a MOVIE-MOVIE (like that, in caps)," he tweeted.

Furthermore, many reputable outlets have also passed their judgment on the new Cameron movie. 

The Hollywood Reporter said, "It’s the sincerity of James Cameron’s belief in this fantastical world he’s created that makes it memorable." IGN posted, "Avatar: The Way of Water is nothing short of a good old-fashioned James Cameron blockbuster, full of filmmaking spectacle and heart," while the Guardian called it a "trillion-dollar screensaver."

'Avatar: The Way of Water' will be theatrically released in the United States on December 16, 2022. Even though the film has not yet been released, it has received nominations for Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Director at the 80th Golden Globe Awards which is going to happen on January 10, 2023. 

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