I’m one of those people who hates doing things just because everyone else is doing it. It’s both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because it’s kept me from succumbing to many peer pressure situations in my life, and a curse, because it’s kept me from doing some awesome things because I didn’t want to go along with the crowd. This weekend, I went to see Avatar, and I am SO glad that I did!

My boyfriend and I were both of the same mindset that we had no desire to see, what is now on track, to be the highest grossing movie of all time. I was freaked out by the “blue people,” and didn’t really care about all the ground-breaking technology that was being used in the movie. Then I saw a special on some of that ground-breaking technology, like the special cameras that allowed director James Cameron to shoot the actor in front of him, but see them as their character through this camera. It was amazing! Then I kept hearing, not critics (because I rarely listen to them), but people I love and trust, talk about this movie like it was the greatest thing they’ve ever seen.

It made me think. Was Avatar going to be my next Titanic? To explain, one of my great regrets in life (as stupid as it may be) is that I never saw Titanic in the theater. I waited for it to come out on DVD because I refused to give in to all the hype back then that was around it. The very first time I saw it at home, regret set in and I still haven’t forgiven myself for it. Ironically, that was James Cameron’s other huge hit that holds the record that Avatar is on pace to beat.

Avatar is worth all the hype it is getting and more. It’s a very long movie, over 2 1/2 hours, but the movie has you so wrapped up in it’s beauty that you don’t mind. It is visually, one of the most stunning movies you will ever see. There were times that I was so caught up in what I was looking at that I missed out on some of the dialogue. I almost immediately lost my “freak-out” factor with the blue people, and was so intrigued by them. The look in their eyes, their expressions, and especially the way they moved were all mesmerizing.

The storyline was interesting, and I’m sure people will pull various messages from it, but it’s the breathtaking look of the movie that should drive you to the theater if you haven’t seen it yet. Do yourself a favor, make sure you see it in 3D. What an experience! I’m actually going to see it again with the whole morning show in IMAX. That’s going to be phenomenal! I saw I Am Legend at an IMAX theater, and can’t even imagine how this will compare.

So if you’re like me, stubborn, and keep saying you have no interest in Avatar and don’t care about all the hype? Don’t be ridiculous. You will be missing out on an incredible experience. I don’t want you to have “Titanic regret” like I have and years later wish you had seen it.

Once you have, let me know what you think.  Leave a comment!

Just my humble opinion…Pebbles