Avatar-The Way of Water review

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ review: The ingenious sequel we’ve been waiting for

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Who ever thought that a 10-foot-tall blue alien would be such a sight for sore eyes?

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But the moment we reencounter Jake Sully and his Na’vi companions, the 13 years that have passed since ...

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...James Cameron’s brilliant “Avatar” first hit theaters in 2009 fade away like the best kind of friendly reunions.

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That’s because the new sequel called “Avatar: The Way of Water” is as visually exhilarating and sweepingly told as its predecessor.

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The plot is more emotionally vigorous, and you’ll once again leave starry eyed and in disbelief at what you’ve just seen.

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Avatar-The Way of Water review